Opinion | Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

I wish you hopeful, healing and prosperous shining 2021

Season greetings, Monitor readers, This has been the most strangest, weirdest, and craziest Leap Year I have experienced since 1984; instead of having national leadership in deep denial of HIV/AIDS, … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 12/9/20

Thanks for being an important part of our future

It was with great sadness that I read the announcement from the Southwest Journal this month that the longtime Minneapolis newspaper will be shutting down operations at the end of this year. Their … more

By Denis Woulfe, denis@MonitorSaintPaul.com | 11/11/20

I look forward to supporting local business doing good work

Dear Editor: Your October 2020 article about 2 Scoops Ice Cream was uplifting and moving to read. Thanks for sharing about a local business that is doing good work in the community. I look forward to … more

11/11/20

We like the Monitor

Dear Editor: We have lived in the Hamline-Midway for approximately 40 years and have always enjoyed the Monitor. However, we must say that the new look/content is an improvement. Nice color … more

11/11/20

Remember the sign that looked like a rooster?

Does anybody remember the old Midway Shopping Center sign at the corner of Snelling and University, looking like a rooster until more careful study? It had no words, only bright colors – and it … more

By Andy Dawkins | 11/11/20

The IEP meeting from the student’s perspective

School has started. For some students, the excitement of the beginning of a new school year is dampened by the dread of an Individualized Education Program, (IEP) meeting. I was one of those … more

By Emma Wagner | 11/11/20 | 1 comment

The rising Midway

Our friends on Saint Paul’s East Side like to remind us the sun rises in the East, as a way to playfully tell us their neighborhood is blessed and full of opportunities. And it is fitting, as a … more

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com | 11/11/20

We need your voice on HMC

Mike Reynolds By Mike Reynolds, HMC Board Secretary The Hamline Midway Coalition (HMC) engages the voice and power of the community to serve the neighborhood. HMC plays a specific role representing … more

10/18/20

Reopening and rebuilding update

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com As we fully embrace the fall season, two statements about the rebuild of University Avenue appear … more

10/18/20

BE A LEADER & Be Counted: 2020 Census

Artika Tyner (Photo submitted) The 2020 U.S. Census is of critical importance. It will shape the future of our community. To raise awareness about the Census, Planting People Growing Justice in … more

by Dr. Artika R. Tyner | 9/24/20

Progress in the struggle

Melvin Giles Progress in the struggle Hello Midway Como Frogtown Monitor readers, This month I’m sharing two proverbs and words of encouragement and wisdom that I find helpful in … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 9/18/20

Tips on how to reduce stress

The year 2020 has been an absolute insane ride, especially here in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area. It’s felt like a seemingly relentless torrent of negativity, disasters, frustration, and … more

By CHRIS LOMEN, rippleeffectcf@gmail.com | 9/18/20

COVID-19 friendly entertainment in the Midway

Summer is winding down again, but this year it probably feels different. While many rejoice at cooler temps and yearn for the crispness in the air, in a year where a pandemic is causing people to go … more

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com | 9/18/20

Letters to the Editor September 2020

Thanks for reporting Dear Editor: Your article, “Provide repair vouchers instead of tickets” was wonderful - if not voucher - I wish the police would approach the driver with a little more … more

9/18/20

A Prayer for White America

By REV. DR. RON BELL, ronaldbelljr@gmail.com Dr. Ronald Bell When morning comes and the lingering stench of teargas burning wood and burned rubber fills the air Will you … more

By REV. DR. RON BELL, ronaldbelljr@gmail.com | 9/18/20

I am still hopeful

Hello Greater Hamline/Midway Community, Like many I started this year with a New Year’s Resolution. My resolution has been very challenging due to … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 8/18/20

What if I need to...

Capturing moments By Abha Karnick South Minneapolis writer and photographer, Abha Karnick They look at the combination, never verbally questioning. But they don’t have to – … more

By Abha Karnick South Minneapolis writer and photographer, | 8/18/20

Mayor Carter is using crisis as cover for questionable hires

Mayor Carter is using crisis as cover for questionable hires By Shirley Erstad, Dave Durenberger and Laura Goodman The year is more than half over and what a ride it has been. Globally, … more

8/18/20

We’re thinking of how to best care for our families

By JESSICA KOPP, Saint Paul Public School board member Jessica Kopp jessica.kopp@spps.org At four in the morning on March 13, the first teacher strike in St. Paul in over 70 years … more

By JESSICA KOPP, Saint Paul Public School board member, jessica.kopp@spps.org | 8/18/20