Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

By JANE McCLURE A decision on the future of the Hamline Midway Branch Library will be announced by St. Paul Public Library administration this month. If recent community forums and surveys are any … more

By JANE McCLURE | 5/11/22

Jason Espinoza spray-paints a catalytic converter during an event on May 4 at Allianz Field. In the first four months of this year, over 1,204 catalytic converters have been reported stolen in St. Paul. Auto salvage companies are on the alert and will refuse to buy painted converters.

FIGHT AGAINST CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS

On Wednesday, May 4, 2022 members of the Saint Paul Police Department, headed by Sr. Commander K. Hallstrom, organized three lines in Allianz Field’s parking lot to help fight the rash of … more

By Terry Faust | 5/11/22

IN BRIEF May 2022

GREG RATHERT NEW VICE PRESIDENTSaint Paul College President Deidra Peaslee announces that Greg Rathert has been named the college’s new vice president for academic and student affairs, … more

5/11/22

Upcoming events

Jody’s Documentary, last Wednesday of each month at 1:00 (May 25, June 29). Jody Huber, film aficionado and all-around great person, hosts this monthly group with a curated short documentary, … more

By LAUREL COLLINS laurel@hmelders.org 651-209-6542 | 5/11/22

PLAN IT May 2022

PAUL KOTZ TO SPEAK MAY 15Author Paul Kotz will be speaking at the Hamline Church United Methodist Women’s Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 15 at the church at 1514 Englewood Ave. The service is … more

5/11/22

Many businesses reopened in 2021, including Lloyd’s Pharmacy, which rebuilt in the original location after burning to the ground.

A YEAR OF REOPENINGS

Going into 2021, the Midway community was similar to neighborhoods throughout the world: hoping for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. To add to that challenge, many businesses were still recovering … more

Chad Kulas | 4/16/22

Questions roil around redistricting process

St. Paul’s new ward boundaries are in place for the 2023 city council elections, with charter commission approval in March. But do those boundaries create opportunities for BIPOC office seekers … more

By JANE McCLURE | 4/16/22

What do you think?

Building design concepts and “design direction” for the Hamline Midway Branch Library are the focus of an open house 3-5 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at the library at 1558 W. Minnehaha Ave. … more

By JANE McCLURE | 4/16/22 | 1 comment

A SHOE STORY

Gene Hartsock is stepping away from a cobbler’s life. Gene’s Hartland Shoe & Boot Repair winds down operations this month, after having a Midway presence since 1989.“I want to … more

By JANE McCLURE | 4/16/22

PLAN IT APRIL 2022

Looking Beyond the Headlinesof Firearms Violence on April 26The League of Women Voters St. Paul’s upcoming April “Learn with the League” program will feature a discussion about … more

4/14/22

CO-STRUGGLING

The past year has been less challenging for Dr. Jason Sole and his abolitionist work, in spite of the ongoing pandemic and the social unrest across much of the country.The Hamline adjunct professor, … more

By JAN WILLMS | 3/17/22

TEENS PROTEST

Teens from across the Twin Cities walked out of class on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, and gathered at Central High School in St. Paul to protest the use of no-knock warrants and stand up to police violence … more

by TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 3/17/22

Monitor in a Minute March 2022

Bike parking allowedBiking to a Loons game or the event at Allianz Field? Stopping at a local spot beforehand? Finding a parking spot may be easier. The St. Paul City Council, acting as the Housing … more

By JANE McCLURE | 3/17/22

Catherine Mascari purchased the women’s health practice in September 2021, and renamed it Motherhood to Menopause. (Photo submitted)

Clinic for women reopens in Midway

When Lloyd’s Pharmacy rebuilt at the corner of Snelling and Minnehaha Ave., the small clinic providing services to women housed in the building reopened, too.It emerged with a new name and … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 3/10/22

RENOVATE 1558 FORMS

Seeking to ensure that the Hamline Midway Library is not torn down as part of the St. Paul Public Library’s (SPPL) future plans for the building, a group of community activists, historic … more

3/10/22

Both retail stores carry three main brands of computers: Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and Lenovo. Large quantities of computers are sold to schools and non-profits, but community members are welcome to shop too. Wil James is the store manager of the St. Paul store.

Tech Dump recycles almost anything with a cord or battery

The non-profit electronics recycler Tech Dump just celebrated its 10th anniversary. With retail outlets now in St. Paul and Golden Valley, they provide an affordable, reliable source of refurbished … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 2/10/22

At the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center food shelf (270 N. Kent St.), folks can get culturally specific foods, allergy/diet and religion restricted and pet food. (Photo submitted)

Combating hunger

In each county and district in Minnesota, people face the difficulties of figuring out where their next meal may come from, or if it will come at all. According to a study done by Feeding America, a … more

By CHLOE PETER | 2/10/22

Local women entrepreneurs have won awards from the city of St. Paul. Lip Esteem owner Tameka Johns, shown with her daughter, KiJana, won the New Kid on the Block Award.

Congrats, small businesses

Owning and operating a small business is seldom easy. The COVID-19 pandemic of the past couple of years has added to the challenges, and not every small business has made it through the tough … more

By JANE McCLURE | 2/10/22

“This museum is not just for the Hmong people, but for everyone to come and learn more about Hmong history, art and culture,” said Txongpao Lee, executive director. It is located at 375 University Ave. (Photo submitted)

Hmong Cultural Center Museum expands

The Hmong Cultural Center Museum at 375 University Ave. in St. Paul is not trying to be the Hmong Smithsonian, according to Mark Pfeifer, director of programs at the Cultural Center. Instead, he said … more

By Jan Willms | 1/11/22

Prior Avenue to be rebuilt

By Jane McClure Prior Avenue provides an important bike and pedestrian connection between neighborhoods north and south of Interstate 94, as well as a motor vehicle route to many Midway … more

1/11/22