In August, my Monitor article was on immigration. It felt like a good time to highlight the impacts made by our immigrant communities as the annual Little Africa Fest had just taken place. While I …

Access to affordable and reliable energy is a cornerstone of modern life. Yet, for millions of low-income households, paying for basic energy needs such as lighting, heating, cooling, and cooking, …

When I stood on the stage at the Midway Area Chamber of Commerce annual gala held at Allianz Field and accepted their 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award, I thought of my path here, as a woman, as a …

Some Immodest Proposals As a thirty-year St. Paul advocate for transit and active mobility (biking, walking), I have been following Rethinking I-94 and the Summit Avenue cycling trail issue. I have …

Since spring 2024, the Midway Chamber has shared office space with the two closest district councils, the Hamline Midway Coalition and the Union Park District Council. Sharing an office has really …

There have been a number of incredible Black writers and poets that have made an impact throughout history. Writers like Alain Locke, Claude McKay, and Zora Neale Hurston continue to inspire millions …

The League of Women Voters of St. Paul urges its members and all Minnesotans to oppose the Medicaid and SNAP changes enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act. Our local league has studied the …

VOTE YES ON ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS I’m a recent retiree and newer resident of the Hamline-Midway neighborhood, and I believe a thriving community is essential – for strong local …

How do you get around the Midway? For many, we have a car and its our main mode of travel. The additions of the Green Line and A Line have helped many households downsize and eliminate an extra …

I’m a recent retiree and newer resident of the Hamline-Midway neighborhood, and I believe a thriving community is essential — for strong local businesses, stable property values, and for …

THANKS FOR HIDDEN PIECE OF HISTORY Despite being a veteran social studies teacher and long-time admirer of the life and work of Bayard Rustin, I was completely unaware of his time in Saint Paul and …

Our city was shaken by an unthinkable tragedy on Aug. 27. Two children, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski, were killed in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in south …

For generations, mesothelioma has become one of the deadliest and most overlooked diseases, which has already claimed thousands of lives nationwide. Though rare – with only 3,000 new cases …

While Falcon Heights residents are again fortunate to have several qualified and concerned candidates on the ballot for City Council this fall, I believe Georgiana May has, in her 35 years of …

I am pleased that on Nov. 4, I can vote for Georgiana May for Falcon Heights City Council. As the chair of the city’s State Fair Task Force, I have had the pleasure of working with Georgiana …

While much controversy surrounds Kimball Court and its expansion plans, the building at 545 N. Snelling Ave. does hold a unique place in history. Kimball Court has been called out in various area …

Misleading headline As someone who works with the Sisters of St Joseph, alongside Project Home, I was concerned that the shelter is being called an “overnight” shelter. As it clearly …

Reading plays a vital role in a child’s personal and academic growth. However, many young children struggle to sit still and engage with a book for more than a few minutes. Some are reluctant …

For the 11th year, the Midway recently celebrated Little Africa Fest. While many festivals have stopped due to increasing costs, it’s great to see this one grow every year. Same with the Little …

Just a short "letter-to-editor" thanking Melvin for his wonderful column.   I just want to reach out and say publicly my unending gratitude for Melvin Giles' Peace Bubbles column in …