Opinion | Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

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

Frog Food by Z Akhmetova July 2020

Z Akhmetova | 7/15/20

A lovely justice day at 6 feet apart

Melvin Giles These lyrics were jointly written by Megan P, Deon H. and Melvin G. The song is a tribute to Bill Withers. When I wake up in the morning light I think about my … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 7/15/20

Reopening the Midway

Building a stronger Midway Chad Kulas Over the past month you have probably noticed more businesses reopening, leading to more cars on the road and fewer people staying at home. In the … more

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com | 7/15/20

We can feel both-and: Support protests and grieve loss of local businesses

Have a little grace Amy Pass There was a saying that was repeated so often when I was in graduate school that we all used to groan when our professors would say it. It was a deceptively … more

By Amy Pass | 7/15/20

I can't breathe

South Minneapolis writer and photographer, Abha Karnick I watched his last breath. Millions of people soon would as well. I can’t breathe. He was murdered on my block next to the … more

By Abha Karnick | 7/15/20

Frog Food: Fight for Justice

by Z Akhmetova more

6/9/20

Do not look away

by Dr. Ronald Bell, Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church pastor My city is burning, but not in the way the media is showing. Did you see the fire, not the one burning down the precinct … more

6/9/20

Rebuilding a strong Midway

By CHAD KULAS, Chad Kulas Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com Without question, these past few weeks have been some of the most stressful and difficult days in the … more

6/9/20

Thanks for supporting your local newspaper

Tesha M. Christensen Newspapers have your back. We really do. Now more than ever, local is important. Who is open? Who is sick? Who is helping others? Who can you turn to for inspiration and … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN, Owner & Editor Tesha@MonitorSaintPaul.com | 6/9/20