I support the ‘rainbow coalition’ of writers
After reading your editorial in the May issue of the Monitor, I feel the need to send an email to show my support for you, the newspaper, …
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6/13/25
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“If only we could develop an intolerance for bigotry.” Johnnetta B. Cole
“We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” A Dakota Saying
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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6/13/25
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When it comes to raising confident, resilient children, we tend to focus on their education, physical health, and emotional well-being. However, there’s something that ties all of these …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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6/13/25
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I often tell people that I was the intern that never left some 46 years ago. I was fresh out of Hamline University and took a job at the Midway Monitor as editor after a brief internship. Over the …
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By Denis Woulfe, denis@tmcpub.com
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6/8/25
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Minnesota can jokingly be called the “land of 10,000 nonprofits” for all the charitable organizations calling our state home. And the Midway can feel like the epicenter of them; our …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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5/10/25
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Education opens a world of infinite possibilities. It serves as a gateway to discovery, encouraging children to explore new ideas and unlock their full potential. Beyond the acquisition of knowledge, …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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5/10/25
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“Today too, amid so much darkness, we need to see the light of hope and to be men and women who bring hope to others.” - Pope Francis “I think a hero is any person really intent on …
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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5/10/25
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What does racism look like? I saw it in April when I received an envelope filled with clips of nearly every person of color who made our edition of the Monitor that month. Among them were our regular …
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On March 5, I attended a meeting for the House Health Finance and Policy Committee. I decided to attend because bill HF22 was on the agenda. HF22 is a proposed bill to establish a Parental Bill of …
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4/18/25
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Spring is the perfect time to read together as a family. Books are filled with the resources and information needed to support each child’s development. They cultivate language skills, …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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4/11/25
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“It’s a beautiful day. Thank you for sunshine, thank you for rain, thank you for joy, thank for pain. It’s a beautiful day.” – TRINIX x Rushawn “I smile, even …
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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4/11/25
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Welcome Corps paused by executive order We are a group of caring, private citizens, who volunteer as sponsors in a legal, federal refugee resettlement program called Welcome Corps. We were vetted …
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4/11/25
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It’s April, which means the Midway Chamber’s annual directory is out. If you get the Monitor delivered to your house, the directory should have been included. If you’re a member of …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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4/11/25
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“Real estate is more than just buying and selling homes – it’s about being part of a community. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Monitor and Messenger, a …
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4/9/25
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Not that many years ago, the best way you could find out about businesses in town would be through your local newspaper. Your local newspaper is still a great source of advertising information, but …
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Dean Ridings, CEO | America's Newspapers
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4/1/25
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The state of New York, led by a powerful coalition of local publishers, has just approved game-changing legislation in the fight to preserve local news outlets and community journalism. By including …
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Dean Ridings, CEO | America's Newspapers
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4/1/25
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Shortly after initiating the acquisition of Twitter in 2022, Elon Musk posted, “For Twitter to deserve public trust, it must be politically neutral, which effectively means upsetting the far …
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By Chuck Peters, chuck@ambit.community
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3/6/25
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Stories have always been a powerful way to preserve history, teach morals, and convey social norms. They allow us to connect with others, creating bonds through shared experiences and emotions. …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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3/6/25
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On Feb. 8, 2025, the Midway Chamber held its annual celebration. Its our biggest event of the year, and one new twist in 2025 was holding it at Allianz Field. The venue was a big hit, as we started …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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3/6/25
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“Humility is the fruit of inner security and wise maturity.” Cornel West “God is in the details.” Ludwig Miles Van Der Rohe
Hello Monitor readers, Happy spring.This is …
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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3/6/25
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