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A sign on the window at Midway Books at the corner of Snelling and University says, “St. Paul gives millions of tax dollars for stadiums and statues, but nothing to help the Snelling-Midway neighborhood!”

Town hall Oct. 17 addresses Midway safety issues

Want to weigh in on issues in Hamline-Midway and beyond? Hamline Midway Coalition (HMC) hosts a town hall meeting 6- 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Hamline University’s Bush Ballroom. 1537 Hewitt … more

By Jane McClure | 10/10/24

Whose job is it to build a great place?

“Place is the most important unit of change in the world,” according to Stephen Klimek, the new executive director of Towerside Innovation District. The district straddles two cities and … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 10/10/24

Cara White, Jason Kruger, Rachael Dosen and Geoffrey Brown of Fearless Comedy perform in “Monsters of the Mississippi” on Friday, Sept. 27 at Crosby Farm, one of two sets of actors alternating in the evening shows.

Fearless Comedy centers show on Mississippi River

This year’s Murder on the Mississippi shows by Fearless Comedy Productions connect the audience to the river in a new way. “Our show takes them right up next to the river and through the … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 10/10/24

Catch-up housing values bringing higher taxes

Home owners in Monitor area neighborhoods, like their counterparts throughout St. Paul, will see increases in property values and property taxes in 2025. The Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee, a … more

By Jane McClure | 10/10/24

Legacy of Kathy and Dick Dumas continues with donation to Como Park High School

On Sept. 13 2024, the Kathy and Dick Dumas Tennis Courts were officially renamed. Construction of eight brand-new tennis courts at Como Park High School was completed in late August thanks to a … more

10/10/24

Como students and staff gather for the Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Sept. 28.

An unusual homecoming, awards for JROTC and Peterson

Spirit week festivities The first month of the 2024-2025 academic year at Como concluded with Spirit Week and Homecoming activities. September is a busy time of transition back into the daily … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 10/10/24

Events - Oct 2024

PLAY ABOUT CAREGIVERS RUNS OCT. 18-NOV. 3 Wonderlust Productions premieres a new play about caregiving: “Thank You for Holding: The Caregiver Play Project,” performing Oct. 18 - Nov. 3 at … more

10/10/24

Our new environmental initiative: Midway to the Mississippi

From heavy rainfall to drought conditions, the chaotic seasonal changes are here, and now more than ever we must do what we can to protect our vital watershed. The Hamline Midway Coalition has … more

By Jason Elyea-Wheeler, Communications Specialist, comms@hamlinemidway.org | 10/10/24

Monitor in a Minute

Assessments win city OK Assessments for the Allianz Field “superblock” won St. Paul City Council approval Sept. 18, in another step toward area redevelopment. No one appeared at a council … more

Compiled by Jane McClure | 10/10/24

Business - Oct 2024

CRANKSGIVING COMING NOV. 23 Mr. Michael Recycles Bicycles is sponsoring Cranksgiving 2024 St. Paul on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 beginning at noon. This is a food drive where folks ride bicycles to … more

10/10/24

Woodworker Bill Dossett (left) and Joe Hayes look over a set of windows being restored. According to Dossett, the dust collection system in the new building is an upgrade that has made a big difference for staff. Plus there's a room just for planing.

Hayes Window expands into new location, offers storm windows

Lost your storm windows over the years? Have windows you can’t open anymore because they were painted shut? Does the glass rattle in the wind? These problems don’t mean that you need to … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 10/10/24

LWVSP hosts candidate forums

As Minnesota voters gear up for the upcoming election, the League of Women Voters St. Paul (LWVSP) is proud to announce its 2024 candidate forum schedule. For over a hundred years, the League has … more

9/16/24

Lyngblomsten residents (left and middle) Lynn and Gary McDonald admire Rob McHattie’s flower arrangement. The St. Paul gardener makes sure there are always fresh roses at the Lyngblomsten front desk.

Stop and smell the roses Rob McHattie grows

Rob McHattie tries to have as many people as possible stop and smell the roses that he grows. The St. Paul gardener has raised tea roses for many years, and he shares the blooms with … more

By Jan Willms | 9/11/24

In 2017, Scout Troop 13 members Phil Wald, Eli Baynes-Marsh, Andrew Wussler and Tim Fah achieved their Eagle Scout status. (Photo submitted)

Doing good every day

A century of camping, community service, spaghetti dinners and the marching Hi-Lex Gnomes are all part of St. Columba Scout Troop 13’s history. The troop hosts a centennial celebration and … more

By Jane McClure | 9/11/24

St. Paul’s longest mayor George Latimer died Aug. 18. (Photo courtesy of the Ramsey County Historical Society)

A look back at George Latimer’s career

George Latimer, St. Paul’s colorful and longest serving mayor died on Aug. 18, 2024 at the age of 89. During his last 10 years, Latimer lived in Midway at Episcopal Homes, where he … more

By Iric Nathanson | 9/11/24

Election - Sep 2024

IT’S CANDIDATE FORUM TIME The League of Women Voters announces the following forums. All will be hosted and held at the SPNN Studios at 550 Vandalia Street, #170 at 7 p.m. • 64 A & B … more

9/11/24

Neighborhood, residents upset with crime around Kimball Court

Kimball Court has become a flashpoint for the myriad of problems along North Snelling Avenue, a stretch of street where open-air drug dealing and use, loitering, theft, … more

By Jane McClure | 9/11/24

Neighbors worried about noise at upcoming music festival

The Forbidden Festival is coming to Allianz Field Sept. 21, 2024, with unanimous St. Paul City Council approval of a needed sound level variance Aug.14. But will the surrounding community hear an … more

By Jane McClure | 9/11/24

Zeyd Abdullahi (left) and Lucia Bodling (right) were part of the Right Track internship program through the city of St. Paul in spring 2024. They focused on journalism with the Monitor. Overseeing it at the school was 2023-2024 Work Based Learning Coordinator Emily Punyko (center).

Views from Central High

Explore the viewpoints of the people in the community at Central High School as they discuss the importance and challenges of the school. Students and faculty at Central High School have a close … more

By Zeyd Abdullahi | 9/11/24

Steve Gernes wins Daytime Emmy

Hamline graduates can be found all over, but one of the more unique places to find alumni is on Netflix’s top trending page. That’s where Steve Gernes’ work was last fall, as … more

9/11/24