St. Paul faces a serious economic development challenge. Much of the discussion has understandably focused on downtown. Revitalizing downtown matters, but it cannot be the city’s entire strategy. …

As the new 2026-2027 school year begins, Como students returned to campus with a wide range of summer experiences. For 15 students and two staff chaperones, a long-planned trip to Spain was a …

The Salvation Army along with 125 volunteers distributed 1,200 backpacks, school supplies, food, clothing and more to an estimated 1,500 attendees at The Salvation Army Eastside Service Center (1019 …

As a social studies teacher at Como Park High School, Germany enters the scope of my U.S. History course at a predictable time. You can’t study the 20th century without recognizing the outsized …

The St. Paul Central Class of 1976 is holding its 50th reunion on Aug. 21 and 22, 2026. Events include a "meet and greet" at Mancini's Char House on Friday, Aug. 21 and a ride on a St Croix …

Como Park High School’s Adayla Morant humbly asked her AP Macroeconomics teacher if she could reschedule the College Board AP Exam in May. Her conflict was the USA Gymnastics’ National …

When I was young, my mother would take me out of the house on weekends and during the summer. Among the amazing places we would visit were libraries, museums, and community literacy spaces. I …

Minnesota is known for its lakes and rivers, and here in the Twin Cities, people are very familiar with the bodies of water in the area. But there are some who are more familiar with these lakes and …

The class of 2026 celebrated their achievements in front of family and friends in the Como Auditorium on May 21 at the annual Senior Honors Night. This year’s senior class consistently displayed …

Books are fun, educational, inspiring, and much more. Everyone has their favorite book and might have read it multiple times. Books inspire a love of reading, learning, and growing. Books also …

What if Minnesota schools could get more funding without your taxes increasing by even a single cent? Yes, it sounds too good to be true. But a proposal along those lines will be on ballots this …

A stunning new report has good and bad news for  Minnesota nith to 11th grade students who want to challenge themselves and potentially save thousands of dollars in college/university costs. The …

Como senior Evonnie Wilson was named Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. Wilson accepted the honor and spoke at the clubs’ banquet, where she was recognized for years …

It’s been a busy 2026 for the Hamline to Hamline Collaboration. Let’s get caught up! In February, all three kindergarten classes visited the gymnastics gym on campus. Students were able to watch …

Imagine your child returns home from school quieter than usual. An incident occurred, and they may want to share it, but they cannot find the right words. At bedtime, while you read them a story, …

As the superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools, fourth-generation Saint Paulite and an SPPS alum – I couldn’t be more proud of my birthplace. As immigration enforcement intensified this …

Twenty seniors who completed the University of Minnesota – College in the Schools (CIS) Government course offered at Como spent the first week of March in Washington D.C. as participants in the …

At Career Pathways, by facilitating internships, dual credit and college coursework we offer students unique experiences to strengthen their work readiness and career opportunities. This month …

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 …

Passionate solving, gumption, and resilience – key traits that helped FRC robotics team 2491 NoMythic stay focused, win the Northern Lights Regional Tournament, and qualify for the FIRST® Robotics …