St. Paul’s 6th annual Business Awards winners have been announced. The awards recognize local businesses that provide critical services, contribute to the city’s community, invest in …
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11/9/22
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The Marine Corps JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) at Como has been recognized as a Naval Honor School Program for a seventh time. The award is reserved for the top 20% of all MCJROTC …
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By Eric Erickson
Social studies teacher
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11/9/22
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Don McCall estimates that he’s been asked that question more than 5,000 times since he bought his velomobile in 2017. The most memorable encounter was with the St. Paul Police, who pulled him …
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By Sonjie Johnson, Como resident
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11/9/22
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This summer students and faculty from the St. Catherine University Summer Scholars program teamed up with community members to complete 10 oral history interviews of longtime Como Community members. …
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HOLIDAY CONCERT NOV. 18Four local composers will present their latest works at a concert of new vocal music. The concert will be on Friday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1697 Lafond Ave., …
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11/9/22
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URBAN GROWLER HONOREDThe Minnesota Retailers Association is pleased to award Urban Growler Brewing Co. with the Building Community Through Retail award as part of the 2022-2023 Minnesota’s …
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11/9/22
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Third Reconstruction, Racial Reckoning – none of these words could fully encapsulate the reality of the quest for justice. On May 25, 2020, Mr. George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis, Minn. …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner,
dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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11/9/22
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Who’s right? Who’s wrong? And how does it affect the kids?Figuring out family dynamics in custody cases can be tricky, but the Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP) in St. Paul …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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10/12/22
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Area homeowners may want to open their mailboxes carefully in November. Truth-in-taxation statements likely will bring sticker shock with rising home values and property taxes.St. Paul, Ramsey County …
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By JANE McCLURE
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10/12/22
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Catch a Nur-D show and support local radio on Friday, Oct. 28, 5-9 p.m. at Urban Growler Brewing (2325 Endicott St.).“I love Nur-D’s energy and stage presence!” said WFNU co-founder …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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10/12/22
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As a young mother, Robin Sherritt Gadban, now 69, often packed a picnic and brought her kids to Como Lake for the day. She dreamed of living in Como Park, and one day her dream came true. In the …
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By Sonjie Johnson
Como resident
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10/12/22
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A showstopper exhibitionWhen cooler temps and shorter days signal the Fall Arts Season in the metro area, there are many cultural activities competing for attention. As always, this column strives to …
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By SUSAN SCHAEFER
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10/12/22
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Changes to St. Paul’s rent control restrictions take place Jan. 1, 2023, and are meant to jumpstart new construction and continue some level of renter protections. But if the sign of a …
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By JANE McCLURE
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10/12/22
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By Patricia OhmansFrogtown GreenAre you concerned about news of bird die-offs, and even extinctions? Turn off the lights! That’s one of two simple things you can do, according to experts at the …
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By Patricia Ohmans
Frogtown Green
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10/12/22
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“Let me just say: Peace to you, if you’re willing to fight for it.” ~ Fred Hampton
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change” ~ Dr. …
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By Melvin Giles
peacebubbles@q.com
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10/12/22
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On April 14, 2022, Como Community Council was awarded the Lawns to Legume Demonstration Neighborhood Grant through the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). Funding is provided by the Environment …
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By SHEVEK McKEE
Executive director
district10@
district10comopark.org
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10/12/22
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Spirit week and homecoming funComo students celebrated their school spirit during the last week of September with thematic dress up days, a pep fest to end the school day on Friday, and a full slate …
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By Eric Erickson
Social studies teacher
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10/12/22
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Hamline University School of Business Professor of Practice Jim Scheibel invited Midway Como Frogtown Monitor owner and editor Tesha M. Christensen to speak to his “The City as University: …
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10/12/22
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Estelle Brouwer, Executive Director of Women’s Advocates, announced today that starting in October they will be launching an emergency hotel stay project that provides short-term lodging for …
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10/12/22
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YMCA LAUNCHES GEORGE WELLBEING INITIATIVEThe YMCA of the North, a leading nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, and Penny and Bill George and the George …
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10/12/22
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