It is true that Saint Paul’s Midway has seen its fair share of challenges, but this spring, signs of life and vibrancy abound. Look no further than the recent teardown of the abandoned CVS on …

OUTSTANDING ARTICLES IN FEBRUARY ISSUE I wanted to share how much I appreciated the February 2026 issue of the Monitor. There were some truly outstanding articles and photos throughout. I especially …

Financial literacy is the ability to comprehend and apply essential money management skills. These include saving, investing, budgeting, giving, and debt management. Having the knowledge to make …

Think about the last time local news mattered to you. Maybe you’re a parent who found out about a school board action. Maybe you own a small business, and a local story brought customers through …

I wanted to share how much I appreciated the February 2026 issue of the Monitor. There were some truly outstanding articles and photos throughout. I especially loved the front-page photo, …

On Feb. 5, 2026, the Midway Chamber held its Annual Celebration. Our biggest event of the year, we hosted 250 people for a night of fun and recognition. One of the highlights of the night every year …

Let’s make housing reform a priority I moved to St. Paul a few years ago, and I’d barely been here a month when I had that quintessential Minnesota experience of a stranger helping me free my car …

Como resident Dave Hammer, who lives in Minnesota House District 66B, submitted a speech he gave at the Capitol Rotunda. This is part of it. Let us bow our heads in a moment of silent prayer, asking …

Reading is a foundational building block of learning. It creates a pathway to academic success and future career development. Children are learning to read until the third grade and then reading to …

I live in the Como neighborhood and just finished reading the latest issue of the Monitor.  Thank you for a truly excellent edition of the paper.  Your inclusion of articles about how our …

Teaching and learning in our schools have experienced disruption before. Six years ago, the pandemic forced a closure of schools and a shift to distance learning which was less than ideal. Now …

As I’ve tried to describe what’s happening in the Twin Cities to those I know outside the city, I struggle to find words. I’ll echo what others have told me. It’s a war-zone. We see …

I’m cold: A teen’s view on homelessness Homelessness is a very prevalent issue in the Twin Cities, and more specifically the Midway neighborhood. I have lived in the Midway my whole life, and …

Beginning in November, the Midway Chamber made its first official statement in support of immigrants and in opposition to the aggressive forces used by ICE. Sadly, we have felt compelled to repeat …

Did you know 25 books in a home library can lead to an average increase of two years in educational attainment for children? Home libraries significantly influence children’s development by shaping …

A new year is upon us. A time to look back on the past 12 months, but also to think about what’s to come this year. Here’s some of what’s ahead for the Midway in 2026. Maybe its because I work …

The Fort Snelling-Mendota Bridge has a long history with many connections to the sacred and hallowed history of Minnesota. In fact, in many ways, it is at the very center of our collective memory, …

Mychal Threets is sharing library joy around the world. At the National Council of Teachers of English(NCTE) 2025 conference, Threets filled the auditorium with an abundance of joy and hope for the …

Homelessness is a very prevalent issue in the Twin Cities, and more specifically the Midway neighborhood. I have lived in the Midway my whole life ,and it’s always been a fact that whenever I drive …

I became a writer, advocate, and changemaker as a young teen because I realized how empowered I feel when there are resources to strengthen communities and yourself through service. I’ve …