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The prison at the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay has held 779 detainees since President George W. Bush opened it in January 2002. The men were held at the prison encampment as terror suspects … more

By Jan Willms | 7/10/24

Court of Appeals sides with city over library EAW

Efforts to replace the Hamline-Midway Branch Library got a boost in June from the Minnesota Court of Appeals. On June 17, judges filed a 16-page ruling that affirmed a city decision to not conduct … more

By Jane McClure | 7/10/24

An eager crew of Elpis youth workers demonstrate woodworking. Left to right: Mariyan A. (R) Phoebe B., Jesus M. and Caleb M. Elpis The nonprofit Elpis Enterprises (2161 University Ave.) offers paid internships to homeless youth in screen printing, woodworking and bag manufacturing.

How can the community help youth succeed?

What are the biggest barriers to young people succeeding in the Twin Cities? Are there enough resources to assist youth facing overwhelming challenges? Are those resources readily accessible? And … more

By Jan Willms | 7/10/24

Hamline-Midway has been hard hit by the Emerald Ash Borer in recent years. Fry Street shows a fairly typical smattering of newly planted trees, stumps awaiting grinding, and mature trees in the background that are still healthy (in this case, maples).

A new partnership means more trees for Saint Paul

A new partnership between the city and Green Cities Accord and City Forest Credits will result in more trees planted on streets and boulevards in Saint Paul, and better maintenance and protection of … more

By Margie O’loughlin | 7/10/24

Vote Your Voice

MARTINSON RESIGNS FROM COUNTY BOARD After five and a half years on the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, Trista Martinson is resigning on Aug. 1 to take a new position as the Executive … more

7/10/24

The Como Park boys’ volleyball team earned the sixth place trophy at the Minnesota High School Volleyball Association State Tournament.

Another outstanding boys’ volleyball season

For the third consecutive year, the boys of the Como Park volleyball team qualified and competed in the Minnesota High School Volleyball Association Tournament. After compiling a regular … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 7/10/24

Businesses tell planning commission they want drive-thrus

By JANE MCCLURE How St. Paul should regulate new drive-thru services is in the hands of a planning commission committee. A June 7, 2024 public hearing was dominated by foes of … more

7/10/24

True North Elite

True North Elite group members stand in the Wall section at a Loons game at Allianz Field on Pride night, June 8, 2024. They are a non racist, non homophobic, non violent soccer supporter group from … more

7/10/24

Plan it - July 2024

D10 ICE CREAM SOCIAL JULY 12 The 2024 D10 Ice Cream Social will be July 12 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Como Streetcar Station. There will be free Kiwanis Malts. Also present will be the Raptor … more

7/10/24

What does the city do with problem properties like former CVS?

Problem properties, especially the vacant CVS at Snelling and University, trash along neighborhood streets and other quality of life issues need more city attention. There’s also a need for … more

By Jane McClure | 7/10/24

Business - July 2024

NEW LEADER FOR EAST SIDE LEARNING CENTER East Side Learning Center welcomes Karmit Bulman as its new executive director. Bulman previously led The Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement … more

7/10/24

Will city limit drive-thrus? Maybe.

St. Paul could become the latest city to limit new drive-thru sales and services if a proposal is adopted this summer. The St. Paul Planning Commission held a public hearing on the issue June 7, … more

By Jane McClure | 6/12/24

Intersection of ideas on Interstate 94

As MnDOT evaluates its upcoming Interstate 94 project, community members are talking about how they live, work and play along the corridor, and what they envision for the next 50 years. It’s … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 6/12/24

After being mentored by the beer makers at La Dona Cerveceria in Minneapolis, Brittney Mikell is ready to open her own brewery in her Rondo neighborhood. She is also part of the Brewing Change Collaborative.

Homegrown brewery coming to Rondo

Rondo resident Brittney Mikell aims to open the first Black woman-founded brewery in the state of Minnesota. And she wants to do it in her own neighborhood. So, she’s working with the … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 6/12/24

Tidbits - June 2024

SPPS TO GET CLEAN SCHOOL BUSES U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces that 15 school districts across Minnesota will benefit from the 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, … more

6/12/24

Minnesota Master Naturalist Stephanie Mirocha (at left) introduces Shevek McKee and his daughter, Rhoda, to a tree during the fall 2023 Tree Trek. (Photo submitted)

She helps others meet the trees

Last year, D10 Como Community Council received a grant from the Saint Paul Audubon Society to support a new initiative for the Como Park Tree Trek. For several years, the Tree Trek … more

By Shevek McKee, Executive director, district10@district10comopark.org | 6/12/24

Local historian and wildflower enthusiast Paul Nelson stands near prairie coneflowers, also known as ratibida. (Photo submitted)

The Bee Line: Forwarding a Vision

Imagine a roadside right-of-way that can increase native biodiversity, assist with carbon cycling and sequestration, help purify water, and reduce soil erosion. If you’ve ever traveled along … more

By Rennie Gaither, Frogtown Green | 6/12/24

They started high school during a pandemic

Senior Dedication Night The Class of 2024 concluded their classes on May 30 and celebrated with the traditional Senior Barbeque at school on May 31. The last week of May was a busy time that … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 6/12/24

A busy spring at Hamline

Hamline Elementary and students, staff, and families are keeping busy! Here are a few highlights: The volunteers at the Midway Project food distribution were so happy to welcome Ms. Amanda’s … more

By Karen McCauley & Jessica Kopp | 6/12/24

City council allows fewer windows for new United Villages restaurant

A future restaurant pavilion at United Village can be built with fewer exterior openings that typically allow. The St. Paul City Council May 15 upheld an appeal by United Village developer Snelling … more

By Jane McClure | 6/12/24