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Frogtown Community Center rebuilt into one of city’s best Ayanna Jones, age seven, and Mayor Melvin Carter III cut the ribbon at Frogtown Community Center during the official opening of the $2.1 …
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10/18/20
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Why he does it, and why he won’t ever stop By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Melvin Carter founded SOS (Save our Sons) in 1991. He knew that the detention system wasn’t working for young Black men and that, …
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10/18/20
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Brian White Jr, one of four co-owners of 2 Scoops Ice Cream Eatery at 921 Selby Avenue. His family was able to open their business by pooling resources and being creative. (Photo by Margie …
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By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN
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10/18/20
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Peace bubbles By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com The 24th Community Peace Celebration Planning Team Hello Hamline/Midway, Como, Frogtown, and Rondo Midway Monitor Readers, It’s a refreshing and …
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10/18/20
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Justice for Midway? Dear Editor: Good news: Noticed Dey Appliance, Regina Vacuum Repair, Taco Bell, Apollo Lock, Holiday gas, Black Sea, Target and Cub restored, Goodwill, YMCA (partially), Lloyd’s …
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10/18/20
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, Artika Tyner (Photo submitted) dr.artikatyner@gmail.com Voting is how you use your voice in a democracy. Here are a few practical tips for getting ready for the 2020 General …
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10/18/20
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Groundcover spreads early in the spring, and forsythia offers an early pollen and nectar source for bees. (Photo submitted) Russ Henry started gardening with his mom when he …
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by Tesha M. Christensen
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10/17/20
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Facing a global pandemic, Hamernick’s has shifted its business model to add a flooring superstore across the street from its main design headquarters (1392 Rice St.). They …
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by Tesha M. Christensen
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10/17/20
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Longtime Buck Brothers employees Scott Vetsch (left) and Buzzy Napoly return to install new windows at a home where they built a garage previously. (Photo by Tesha M. …
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by Tesha M. Christensen
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10/17/20
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Professional forager Tim Clemens said, “If you want to learn about the trees, herbs, and mushrooms all around you, let’s take a walk together. You don’t have to travel …
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by Tesha M. Christensen
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10/17/20
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Debate over who serves on committee and whether there should be paid staff continues
By Jane McClure
The Midway United Fund is accepting applications for small economic justice grants in …
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10/17/20
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Taco Bell cannot replace its longtime restaurant at 565 N. Snelling Ave. On a unanimous vote Sept. 16, 2020, the St. Paul City Council upheld an appeal by Hamline Midway Coalition …
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By Jane McClure
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10/17/20
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Tony Espinoza (left) and Raisy Hennenos of Five Star Painting work to repaint the exterior of Furniture Barn along University Ave. on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The business, which was damaged in the civil …
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by Tesha M. Christensen
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10/17/20
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Zoning changes could bring more density
The revamp of St. Paul’s multi-family residential zoning is seen as a way to add housing density, with a focus on affordable housing, …
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By JANE McCLURE
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10/17/20
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Neighborhood STAR fund
allocated for area projects
Twenty-one small businesses, housing providers and community organizations are recipients of 2020 Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization …
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By JANE McCLURE
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10/17/20
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The Como Marine Corps JROTC held a socially-distanced outdoor ceremony to celebrate recent awards and the changing of the guard to the class of 2021’s senior leadership.[/caption]
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By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher
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10/17/20
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Series emphasises equity
Richard Lemore II will speak about “Our Justice System and Racial Equity” during the Sunday Series on Oct. 25, 1-2:30 p.m. via video conference …
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By Michael Kuchta, Executive Director district10@district10comopark.org
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10/17/20
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Hamline University adjunct criminal justice professor Jason Sole calls himself a survivor of the War on Drugs. He went from being a soldier on the streets to being a scholar, and said, …
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By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN
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9/18/20
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Metro Transit says it is a good thing fewer people have been using light rail since March
By CHLOE PETER
Since opening in 2004, the Blue Line has offered folks an alternative way to get to …
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By CHLOE PETER
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9/18/20
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Coleen Gregor (left) and Joan James (right) with one of their signature garden beds. The co-owners of “A Backyard Farm” are dedicated to growing healthy food in the city. …
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