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Loon sculpture to land soon
A massive loon taking flight – the emblem of the Minnesota United soccer team – will soon land at the corner of University and Snelling avenues in St. Paul. The loon statue, a … more
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Iris Logan initiated the boulevard garden out of necessity while working full-time and part-time jobs. It was a project that not only reduced the need for lawn mowing, but also brought her joy and instilled neighborhood pride.
City orders Iris to remove her boulevard garden
One of Hamline-Midway neighborhood’s most colorful and distinctive sites is changing, and many neighbors don’t think the change is for the better. Sherburne Avenue resident Iris Logan … more
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“Every day I read the ‘Just for Todays.’ These give me a way to approach life and other people with optimism, gratitude, cooperation, responsibility for my own actions, positive intentions, and the possibility of happiness,” said Marilyn. (Photo submitted)
Emotions Anonymous offers tools for living
“If you’re life has become like a shoe that pinches, try EA.” That advertisement brought Marilyn* to Emotions Anonymous 40 years ago.  The St. Paul resident had a … more
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This Hamline graduate has used music to explore what is happening in life around him. Next up is a new stage name for Terrell Woods.
Carnage the Executioner transitioning to Terrell X
Terrell Woods, who goes by the stage name of Carnage the Executioner, took some time recently to reflect on his career as a beat box artist and rapper. The Saint Paul musician has built a … more
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Homeowners may see tax break in 2024
When 2024 “truth in taxation” notices start hitting mailboxes Nov. 11 and 24, St. Paul home owners could see a break. That’s even if their values increase. Property tax shifts and … more
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Innovative 3DE Program launches
A new high school program brings professionals from high-demand industries into the classroom for project-based learning and case studies. Called 3DE by Junior Achievement, all ninth-grade students … more
Judge Kristi Stanislowski
Domestic abuse victim jailed
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a Minnesota judge ordered a victim to jail for not forcing her daughter to see her father. Dani* was ordered to serve 30 days in jail on Oct. 2, 2023 or … more
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Arnée Martin credits the guranteed income program for giving her more confidence to pursue her art.
Guaranteed income for artists
Arnée Martin wanted 100 rejections.  “The worst they can say is no,” Martin said.  As an artist applying for grants and scholarships, the TikTok trend of … more
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Best friends Adam Kado (second from left) and Hosie Thurmond (second from right) celebrate the grand opening of their third pizzeria on Sept. 15, 2023. Among those joining them were Neighborhood Development Center President and CEO Renay Dossman, Mayor Melvin Carter, and little Hosie Thurmond, Jr. “I was born and raised in St. Paul,” said Kado. “This is priceless to me.” >> (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
Slice Brothers Pizza opens at Dale & University
Best friends Adam Kado and Hosie Thurmond of Slice Brothers Pizza join Tommie Daye of Tommie’s Pizza as Black owners of St. Paul pizzerias. Slice Brothers Pizza officially opened at Dale and … more
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The project for the former Minnesota Chemical Company site includes a mix of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, a patio, green space, and a playground. Exeter is seeking a variance for having less commercial/retail space than required.
Is West Midway becoming place of ‘bedrooms and breweries’?
  The former Minnesota Chemical Company complex in West Midway could become home to almost 150 households, as a major redevelopment project moves ahead, but the quest to find a new use for … more
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Thi Synavone works as the executive director at Standpoint. (Photo submitted)
From their Standpoint
Thi Synavone came to the U.S. in 1979 as a Laotian refugee. After living in many states, her family settled in Minnesota in 1988. Synavone said that growing up, domestic and sexual violence was never … more
Representatives from local businesses, (left to right) Andrew Eklund of Ciceron, Michelle Tran Maryns of We Sparkle and Ron Lancaster of Structural, chat about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence on Sept. 20. The event was organized by the Midway Chamber and held at the Wilder Foundation.
AI: stuff of science fiction is now a business reality
Generative AI has captivated the world since the launch of Chat GBT on Nov. 30, 2022, observed Ron Lancaster of Structural, an Augeo company, but AI has been around much longer than that.  … more
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Alicia Thao helps host a recent open-mic night at In Progress. Last year’s events featured just local performers. This year, vendors are a part of the evening in an effort to support local businesses, as well as artists.
In Progress
A brick building sits sedately along a quiet street in Saint Paul. Along the side of the building, plants are growing in small garden beds. Lawn chairs rest on the patio and there is a table with … more
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The fully inclusive playground was designed by Landscape Strucures, and will be the first of its kind in St. Paul.
United Village Phase 1:
    A mix of skepticism and cautious optimism are greeting the talk of a fresh start for redevelopment of the longtime Midway Center superblock.  More than 60 people … more
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On Sunday, July 2, 2023, community members explored the area of Little Mekong along University with artist Katie Ka Vang. The walking tour was part of Mixed Blood Theater’s 12x12 series.
Little Mekong through eyes of artist Katie Ka Vang
Community members smiled as they tasted different dishes and snacks from local businesses of the Little Mekong cultural district on University Avenue on Sunday, July 2, 2023. The event was artist … more
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Will ground break soon for United Villages?
Long-awaited redevelopment of the area around Allianz Field could get underway soon. Getting shovels in the ground requires several steps, which are under review by Hamline Midway Coalition and Union … more
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Joyful Riders Club and Slow Roll MSP bring people together to bike, learn about their environments, and gain confidence in their abilities.
Biking with purpose
Patrick Stephenson of Minneapolis peddled on his electric cargo bike from the Minnesota State Capitol, cheering as music blasted from DJ Eric on Saturday, June 17, 2023. The Joyful Riders Club was … more
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Como residents learn more about their neighborhood.
Uncovering racial covenants and neighborhood evolution through the Know your Como project
Como residents are dismantling racial covenants and preserving untold stories through Know Your Como, a transformative neighborhood history project. Thomas Frankson, a prominent figure in the … more
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On Saturday, June 17 the Joyful Riders Club gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol before leaving for the DJ dance party ride at the Frogtown Fair.
Biking with purpose
Patrick Stephenson, a Minneapolis resident, peddled on his electric cargo bike from the Minnesota State Capitol, cheering as music blasted from DJ Eric on Saturday, June 17, 2023. The Joyful Riders … more
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Dj Al Metro plays music during The Uprising krump battle on Saturday, June 10, at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center in Saint Paul.
The SOTA Movement
Simone Hall aka Athena, had the crowd in an uproar. The audience surrounded her, cheering louder than the music Texas based Dj, Al Metro was playing from the overhead speakers. The 20-year-old had … more
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