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April 2019 Vol. 44 No. 9 www.MonitorSaintPaul.com 21,000 Circulation • Midway Como Monitor, Messenger transition to new ownership May 1 After 44 years, current owners Calvin deRuyter and Tim Nelson sell newspapers to writer Tesha M. Christensen

The Midway Como Monitor and New owner Tesha M. Christensen of tinued writing on a part-time its sister publication, the Long- TMC Publications CO and her two basis for Northstar Media, fellow Nokomis Messenger, will be children, Axel (age 6) and Joselyn the Isanti County News, ECM under new ownership beginning (age 10) are excited to become more Publishers/Adams Publishing May 1, 2019. involved in these two neighborhood Group, Twin Cities Daily Planet, Calvin deRuyter and Tim newspapers. The kids, of course, are RedCurrent, and The Alley news- Nelson of deRuyter-Nelson Pub- pushing for a new section for kids. paper in the Phillips neighbor- lications have sold their two Got ideas on what that should in- hood of south Minneapolis. well-established neighborhood clude? Email Tesha.christensen@ From 2006 to 2012, she newspapers to south Minneapo- gmail.com. (Photo courtesy of Tesha worked as an adjunct journal- lis resident Tesha M. Christensen, M. Christensen) ism instructor at Anoka-Ramsey who has written for the two news- Community College where she papers for almost eight years. taught a variety of journalism Christensen always knew she a circulation of 21,000 with a classes and was an adviser for wanted to be a writer and was twice-weekly newspaper. the Cambridge Campus news- drawn to journalism at a young Over the years, Christensen paper, the Ink Spot. She also age when she wrote a letter to the covered a range of topics in taught for one year at Planet editor that was published in the Isanti and Chisago counties, Homeschool, a homeschool Cambridge Star newspaper. from school board levies to new co-op in St. Anthony, and “From that point on I was county parks to crime news. “I helped launch a school news- hooked. I had gotten my first wrote about what new business- paper written by the middle glimpse into the power of the es were coming to town, local and high school students. printed word,” recalled Chris- musicians, and rodeo shows, “I love journalism, and I am tensen. “I wanted more. I saw and a story about one resident passionate about sharing journal- how newspapers could be used who saved the life of another,” ism with kids and young adults,” to generate change in their com- Christensen recalled. stated Christensen. “They are the munities, and how they could “I love the ever-changing future, and it’s so exciting to hear inform and engage people.” nature of this business, and their ideas.” the Clarion, and then entered the The Star newspaper. Christensen how I learn something new Christensen has served on a Lifelong learner community newspaper industry. worked as the assistant editor with each story I write.” variety of committees and boards She earned a degree in English Her first job was with the and special sections editor of her She left the full-time work- over the years and is a co-found- and writing in 1998 from Beth- same newspaper that printed her hometown newspaper for ten force in March 2009 when her er of Team Yarn - Head Huggers el College, where she wrote for letter to the editor, then renamed years, serving two counties and first baby was born, but con- Continued on page 16 Hamline University decides it will tear down 1549 Minnehaha By JANE MCCLURE House on-campus (2014). It was munications, in the press release. cluding Save Our St. Paul Neigh- A Hamline University plan modeled after the West Summit “Hamline hosted and participat- borhoods and the St. Paul Her- to demolish 1549 Minnehaha Neighborhood Advisory Com- ed in community discussions on itage Preservation Commission. Ave. after five years’ discussions, mittee (WSNAC), which was set the property for a number of years The HPC staff is already looking and a proposal to make changes up more than a decade ago as a and helped to facilitate a historic into the matter. Recently a study to the Hamline University Neigh- response to longtime tensions be- survey of the neighborhood.” was done to take first steps to- borhood Advisory Committee tween the University of St. Thom- The press release went on to ward at a potential historic dis- (HUNAC) are prompting objec- as and its neighbors. WSNAC is state “Since 2015, Hamline has trict in the neighborhood. tions and questions in the Ham- funded by St. Thomas, which also invited and received suggestions HHV leader Roy Neal said line Midway neighborhood. provides web hosting and staffing. for use of the property, but no the decision to demolish feels The house at 1549 Minnehaha Ave. Some neighbors are asking if Some neighbors want to see proposal included a viable and sudden in light of more than has been approved for demolition the demolition, approved by the if there is still a chance to save sustainable source of funding.” It five years’ work. One option that by the Hamline University Board of HU Trustees and revealed at the the house. But university officials’ also went on to state that the uni- had previously won HU support Trustees. The University said that they March HUNAC meeting, signals minds are made up. A press re- versity is in a strategic planning was that of a “rehab lab” where do not believe that the house is of sig- a move toward the more aggres- lease sent out by the university process and that potential uses classes on home improvements nificant historic value, and that it is in sive university teardown policies stated that the school’s board of for the site are being explored. could be offered. The rehabilita- a state of disrepair that leaves no op- that roiled Hamline-Midway trustees approved an administra- “Hamline is a vibrant campus tion lab option was approved by tion but to be torn down. (Photo from neighborhood several years ago. tion recommendation that the that’s been part of the wonderful HU in fall 2018. It was designed the Monitor’s 2015 archives) Other questions raised are if the house be demolished. “The Ham- Hamline Midway community for in partnership with the Preserva- university is walking away from line University Board of Trustees well over 150 years,” said Papas. tion Alliance of Minnesota. Neal its role with HUNAC. in HUNAC structure is eyed be- approved a recommendation to “We look forward to continuing said the lab was purposely creat- The next HUNAC meeting cause from the university’s per- demolish a university-owned our dialogue with our neighbors.” ed to address university concerns at 6pm, Mon., Apr. 15, is to be spective the district council is property at 1549 Minnehaha Ave. Leaders from the group His- and is still on the table pending a working meeting of representa- seen as having more direct access in St. Paul,” the press release stat- toric Hamline Village (HHV) further discussions with the city’s tives from stakeholder groups to to neighborhood residents. She ed. “The property was purchased couldn’t attend the March meet- Department of Safety and In- discuss the future of HUNAC and described a potential role for by the school in 2014. The struc- ing, so members of that group spections. The lab idea also had whether the group becomes part HMC as a “conduit.” ture is in significant disrepair and felt blindsided by the demolition support from former Ward Four of Hamline Midway Coalition. HUNAC was launched by the not of a historic nature.” decision. Some question whether Council Member Russ Stark. HU spokesperson Christine University, neighborhood and city “It’s common for univer- HU’s actions are a “demolition But Weeks said the univer- Weeks said outstanding ques- leaders in response to the univer- sities to seek to own proper- by neglect” by letting the house sity has been transparent during tions would also be addressed at sity’s teardown of houses it owns ties next to campus to allow for sit for so long without attention. its years of discussions about the that meeting. outside of its campus boundaries evolution and change,” said Jeff The dispute over the house is house. Ideas were solicited, but Weeks said a possible change and the demolition of the White Papas, Hamline director of com- likely to draw in other groups, in- none came to fruition. Front Avenue Pottery fires it up during St. Paul Art Crawl Front Avenue Pottery, 895 Front Photo left: Art crawl patrons receive Ave., is Firing It Up once again clay hand building tips from Laura during the St. Paul Art Crawl, Thyne (center), Front Avenue Pot- Apr. 26-28. The Como clay stu- tery’s studio assistant. Hands-on ac- dio and its artist neighbors in- tivities have always been a part of vite you to this exhibit, sale, and Front Avenue Pottery’s tour activity. community art event. (Photo provided) Hours of the sale are Fri., Apr. 26, 5-10pm; Sat., Apr. 27, 10am-8pm; and Sun., Apr. 28, site during the show. Her illus- 11am-5pm. trations are full of life. Earning Once again this year there her undergraduate and masters are lots of times to try your degrees from the University of hands at the potter’s wheel, Fri. Minnesota in studio art and art from 6-9pm, Sun. from 12-5pm, education, she is currently feed- and Sun. from 12-4pm. There ing her wanderlust by learning will be a clay hand building to speak Finnish as quickly as workshop between 12-5pm on possible. Bring a Finnish word or Ian and his daughter complete the finishing touches on their garden lantern Sat., and 12-4pm on Sun. Aprons two to the crawl to test her new at last year’s hand building workshop. Front Avenue Pottery owner Mary Jo provided! All events are free, and language skills. Schmith details another patrons lantern! (Photo provided) donations accepted to cover ma- tery is a functional potter living terial and firing cost. and working in St. Paul’s Mid- The studio will also display way neighborhood. You may the works of multiple area artists: remember Ball’s work for it’s Regular checkups help keep your baby healthy • Mary Jo Schmith of Front Ave- beautiful, vibrant, shiny, fluid Having a new baby is an exciting the checkup, the medical provid- hearing. They will also give recom- nue Pottery, hosting. Schmith has glazes adorning his function- time with lots of changes. Every day er will learn more from you about mended immunizations to protect been creating dinner and serving al cups, bowls, vases. Anyone brings something new for you and what your baby is already doing, your baby from diseases that could ware and clay tile commissions would love one of his Olive Oil your baby. It can also be a time of and they look at things like how make them very sick. in her South Como Studio for Jars or stunning cups. many questions, like: Is my baby your baby moves their body, inter- During the appointment, the 25 years. Her playfully decora- • Steve and Linden Wicklund growing as they should? Are they acts with others, explores and solves doctor or nurse will give you infor- tive pots are functional, with of Wicklund Ceramics are two getting enough food? When should problems, and communicates. mation about healthy food, sleep, drawings celebrating the cycles successful and skilled clay artists they be sleeping through the night? Checking for developmental behavior, and safety. This is also a of nature that surround us in our now working as a team. Both It is normal to have questions milestones early in a child’s life is great time to ask questions! You daily lives. typically functional potter’s, they and concerns about your baby’s important because it can help you can ask questions about things like • Brett Monahan of Brett Mo- excel in their skill with porcelain, health and well-being. You want and the medical provider identify how to calm your baby when they nahan Pottery is a functional altered functional serving ware, what is best for your baby. Your ba- any concerns early. If your child are crying, what to do if they have potter working in NE Minneap- fluid slip or fun and funky glaze by’s health care provider will also is not meeting certain milestones a fever, and how to help your baby olis making lively porcelain and decoration. want to check in with you about when they should, there are often learn new things. Write down a list stoneware pottery with luscious, • Marc Johnson-Pencook of how you are doing and feeling. things you can do to help get them of questions to bring to the appoint- smooth buttery glaze surfaces. Illustrator Marc is a pen and ink That is why scheduling regular back on track. Your child’s medical ment so you do not forget them. His coffee pour over cones is illustration artist. Marc’s intricate checkups with your baby’s medical provider will either work with you Regular checkups are important amazing. It’s rumored he may drawings will keep you occupied provider is so important. or help you find the right resources for keeping your baby healthy. Make make some planters for this for hours, each inch of the draw- These well-child checks are rec- for your child. sure you go to all of the recom- spring show! ing full of information. He shares ommended every 2-3 months from You can learn more about de- mended checkups. Your clinic can • Jenny Levernier of JMML De- his drawings in limited edition birth through about 2 1/2 years old. velopmental milestones at www. tell you when your baby needs to signs creates sterling silver and prints, originals, and as wearable After that, your child should get a HelpMeGrowMN.org. This website come in for their next appointment. stone jewelry. Levernier­ loves the t-shirt art. checkup once a year. At these ap- will give you information on what Recommended checkups are history found in the pattern of • Kristi Casey of Kristi Casey pointments, the medical provider you can look for and help you pre- covered by insurance. If you do not every stone and the story it tells. Design creates small architectur- will make sure your baby is grow- pare for your baby’s next checkup. have insurance, there are resources Her work focuses on color and al home vignettes, bursting out ing, learning, and developing. They At checkups, your baby’s med- to help make sure your baby does pattern, with the quality of work- with history, age, and wisdom. do this by checking for develop- ical provider will also do a physi- not miss an important checkup. manship as the real star. She is a Using your images and found mental milestones. Developmen- cal exam to make sure your baby Your county or tribe’s health or highly skilled metalsmith. objects, she creates for you a tal milestones are skills your child is healthy from their head to their human services department can • Marit Lee Kucera for M’Art downsized architectural version learns such as taking their first step, toes. They will do things like listen help you apply for insurance or Designs is a fiber artist not only of your home and memories. smiling, waving, and pointing. At to your baby’s heart and check their find a clinic. creating wearable art but also • Anna Clare Tiller of Anna designing and dyeing her own Clare Pottery is a clay artist. Her yardage for herself and other functional soda-fired stoneware fiber artists. Her garments and pottery is alive with surface dec- fabrics are found on six conti- orations and altered shapes and nents! What fabric creations will rims. She specializes in mugs, she bring to this year’s art crawl? bowls, and serving ware. Her screen-printed designs, totes • Alana Hawley of Alana Hawley or her beautiful scarves? Art is an amazing portrait artist • Ryan Ball of Ryan Ball Pot- who will draw your portrait on

Page 2 April 2019 • Monitor • www.MonitorSaintPaul.com • Twenty-two seniors currently and complete a business major studying AP Government and AP are granted a full-tuition four- Macroeconomics spent a week of year scholarship. Kalid is excit- March in Washington D.C. The ed for his opportunity that will participating students were part of begin this July. the national Close Up program, which promotes civics education • Como’s Apps Club has been and participation in our democra- meeting weekly after school to de- cy with the capital city as a living Washington D.C., competitions, music, and “Unusual Suspects” velop a digital application which classroom. Como student high- will serve the deaf and hard of lights included visiting the na- Shar Too for WAVES (the women’s hearing. The goal of the app is tional monuments, memorials, branch of the U.S. Naval Reserve) to help deaf teenagers effective- museums of the Smithsonian, In the Individual Documenta- ly communicate with their peers the Supreme Court, Library of ry Category, Lisa Saechao qualified without feeling uncomfortable. Congress, U.S. Capitol, Arlington for state with her short film on The The Apps Club will present its app, National Cemetery, the Pentagon Hmong Genocide. including business and marketing 9/11 Memorial, and unique Wash- Two other Como students plans, at the Minneapolis Conven- ington neighborhoods. earned honorable mention for tion Center on May 11. Students met with Senator their entries in the Individual Web- Tina Smith in her office and met site category—Eethan Lee for the • Como Choir students partic- Senator Amy Klobuchar in the My Lai Massacre, and Jorge Pliego ipated in the Minnesota State High capitol outside the Democratic for Warren Robinett’s “Easter Egg” School League Vocal Solo and En- Leadership Office near the Senate video game insertion. semble Contest at North St. Paul Chamber. Senator Klobuchar also High School last month. Soloists took the time to show the students Como students participating in the national Close Up Washington D.C. pro- • Two teams of students from Co- earning Excellent ratings included the ornately decorated President’s gram met with their U.S. Senators during an intense week of study. The Como mo’s AP Economics classes partici- Maisee Her, Mai Lao Lee, and Mi- Room in the capitol. group is pictured here with Senator Tina Smith in the Hart Senate Office Build- pated in the Urban Regional Econ chael Yang. While observing the House ing. (Photo provided) Challenge at the Federal Reserve The Chamber Singers re- of Representatives in session from Bank in Minneapolis on Mar. 13. ceived a Superior rating. Several the House Gallery, Como students The event is administered by the Como vocalists were also evalu- represent her workshop group. She the League of Women Voters. witnessed discussion and debate of Minnesota Council of Economic ated as Superior, including James delivered an excellent, reflective and The students were chosen based legislative bill H.R. 1, which sup- Education (MCEE) and sponsored Baker, Chloe Hollister-Lapointe, motivating speech received with on their competitive applications ports strengthening voter access by “The Fed.” Willow Hollister-Lapointe, Areya much applause. which exhibited a strong interest and reducing the influence of big The Como team of Aiyana Khue, Koob Lee, Chandani Lor, The annual adventure to Wash- in promoting political participa- money in politics. Speaker of the Aeikens, Naddi Jillo, Khyri Lue- Gemma Pham, Htakee Saw, Rose ington D.C. for Como AP Govern- tion, working to register voters, House Nancy Pelosi spoke for 15 ben, and Antero Sivula took 2nd Say, Aspen Schucker, Lila Seeba, ment students is made possible and issue advocacy. minutes which was captivating for place in the overall competition, Lee Tuggle and Kevin Yang. The through student and school-spon- The fellows are developing the students who have studied her narrowly falling to Richfield in highest honor given at the contest sored fundraising activities, with an advocacy project to be imple- role in government. the Quiz Bowl Final. In addition is Best in Site, which was bestowed generous scholarship support from mented this spring with the goal Throughout the week, Como to the competition, the students upon senior Marco Tabacman. a few individuals of the St. Anthony of bringing attention to an issue in students were engaged in policy enjoyed breakfast and lunch at Park neighborhood and Como area their community and meeting with discussions and simulations with the Fed and toured the facility, • A talented cast and crew per- booster organizations. elected officials to address concerns peers from across the nation in including the cash vault, with formed “The Unusual Suspects” and encourage action. The fellows workshop groups. The Close Up Federal Reserve staff. in the Como Auditorium in closing banquet of 160 students • Como seniors Theo Lucy, Lexie will also coordinate this year’s voter March. The play, written by Sa- Harris, and Pa Nhia Vang were se- registration efforts at Como. featured six student speakers. Co- • Academy of Finance (AOF) soph- mara Siskind, is a comedy set in lected to receive fellowships from The League of Women Voters mo’s Jamie Cohen was selected to omore Kalid Ali was selected to a high school revolving around a is non-partisan, neither support- participate in the University of Wis- caper that unites some unlikely ing nor opposing candidates or consin Business School’s Business students. Como’s adaptation was parties, but always working on Emerging Leaders (BEL) Program. directed by English teacher Alli- vital public issues. The summer program at the Madi- son Hartzell. son campus is designed for prom- The cast included Amira • For eight 11th grade U.S. History ising students with strong academic Boler, Lila Seeba, Lily Rogers, Toby students, their award-winning re- credentials and demonstrated lead- Sax, Wyatt Hanson, Roan Buck, search projects from 1st semester ership skills. Ava Vitali, JoAnn Lane, Alicia will extend into the spring and the BEL Program students who Banks, Emilie Pagel, Cece God- Minnesota State History Day Com- are admitted to UW-Madison frey, and John Dugan. petition! The following students advanced from their respective categories at the St. Paul Regional History Day and will present their work at the University of Minnesota Letters to the Editor on May 4: In the Group Website Catego- Support for new gun measures port of HF 8 and HF 9. ry — Maisee Her, Rose Say, and Ly These are life-saving bills that will help decrease gun vio- Xiong for the Immigration Act of To the Editor: lence by requiring background 1924. Noelia Marin Leal and Mai- I would like to thank Rep. checks on all gun sales (HF 8) Chue Xiong for Women’s Suffrage Kaohly Her from Minnesota and establishing a Red Flag law in New Zealand. Way Htoo and House district 64A for her sup- whereby guns can be kept out of the hands of those who are deemed by a court to be at risk of harming themselves or others (HF 9). These bills have broad pub- Monitor lic support, with 89% and 87% of Minnesotans in favor of them, 125 First Ave. NW, PO Box 168 • Minneapolis MN 55369 respectively. Now that Sen. Paul 651-645-7045 Gazelka has agreed to hold a hearing in the Senate if the bills Publishers: releases for publication can be sent via e-mail at are passed in the House, I urge Calvin deRuyter, Tim Nelson [email protected]. Be sure to send Rep. Her and her colleagues in copy in the body of the e-mail, and please mark the Minnesota House to pass Managing Editor: whether the copy is a letter, a news release for these bills without delay so they Calvin deRuyter, [email protected] publication, or perhaps just your thoughts on the last issue. Don’t forget to write! can go on to be heard in the MN Advertising: Senate. 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July 13. • Secretary • One representative from each of sentations are free. disease-spreading pests, their the four geographic sub-districts Renter Voice Summit is Apr, 18 Upcoming District 10 Meetings middle-of-the-night maneu- • Three at-large representatives Ward 4 Council Member Mitra • Como Community Council Watch Where You Live vers, what’s in those fog ma- In addition, a special elec- Jalali Nelson, the District 10 Board: Tues., Apr. 16. Sun., Apr. 14, 1-2:30pm chines, and even what those tion will take place to fill the one Como Community Council, and • Environment Committee: Como Park Streetcar Station red triangles on storm grates year remaining in the vacant po- District Councils 11, 12, 13 and Wed., Apr. 24. Yes, we live in the city. But mean. (This presentation was sition of treasurer. 14 are teaming up to hold a free • Land Use Committee: Wed., nature and wildlife happen all rescheduled.) The deadline for candidates “renter voice summit” on Thur., May 1. around us: weather, migrations, to get on the ballot was Apr. 9; Apr. 18, 6:30-8pm. The summit • Neighborhood Relations Com- changes in seasonal patterns, deer, Recycling Ain’t What It Used to Be however, additional candidates will help renters: mittee: Tues., May 7. coyote, turkeys, foxes, owls, hawks, Sun., May 5, 1-2:30pm can nominate themselves or be • Learn whom they should call All meetings typically begin and more. We can observe—and The Good Acre, 1790 W. Larpen- nominated the night of Apr. 16. for what, so renters can access at 7pm at the Como Park Street- document—all kinds of things in teur Ave. Any renter, homeowner, public and private resources car Station, which is at the north- our yards or on our walks. Things are shifting rapidly in or other resident of District 10 available to them. east corner of Lexington and Experts from Saint Paul the world of “reduce, reuse, and who is age 16 or older is eligi- • Understand rights and protec- Horton. Renters, homeowners, Parks and Recreation and the recycle.” Get up to speed on what ble to vote. So are authorized tions renters have under state and and other community members University of Minnesota guide it all means and what we can do representatives from a business local law. are always welcome to attend and us on how to be “citizen scien- about it. or nonprofit organization lo- • Connect with the district council participate. Whenever possible, tists”: what to look for, how to • Saint Paul and Eureka Recy- cated in District 10. Voting be- in their neighborhood, and find agendas are posted in advance in use the iNaturalist app to track cling share the latest on the gins at 7pm at the Como Park out how renters can make an im- the “Board News” section of Dis- what we see, and how to tie into city’s Recycle Smart campaign Streetcar Station, which is at the pact on local issues where they live. trict 10’s website. local projects and studies that use and the upheaval in the world northeast corner of Lexington • Meet neighbors and plan new the power of ordinary people to of recycling. and Horton. ways for renters to make their Summer hours do real science. Bring your smart- • Learn about household hazard- Information about candi- voice heard across Saint Paul. phone or tablet! ous waste, Fix-It Clinics, unused From May through September, dates (and any election updates) The event will be held at medication, and how Ramsey the Como Park Streetcar Station will be available on District 10’s Hamline University’s Anderson Mosquitoes: The Showdown County has us covered A-Z in is open every Sunday from noon- website at www.district10como- Center, Room 111, 774 N. Snelling. Sun., Apr. 28, 1-2:30pm waste reduction. 4pm. It is a great chance to pick up park.org. Note: You don’t have to be a renter Como Park Streetcar Station • Como is a leader in organics organics recycling bags or kitchen to attend. Pizza and child activities One of our most invisible recycling. Get up-to-date advice starter kits, or chat with a District will be available. RSVP via Face- Sunday Series government agencies—the Met- on composting at home and 10 board member who is staffing book at bit.ly/RenterVoice. District 10’s annual Sunday Se- ropolitan Mosquito Control through community sites. Plus, the day. The Historic Streetcar Sta- ries is in full swing. Here are the tion is at the northeast corner of District—explains how they get a discount on a backyard Put It on Your Calendar topics scheduled for the next control the blood-sucking and composting barrel. Lexington and Horton. month. All Sunday Series pre- • Como Neighborhood Garage

Renters Voice Summit ground level of the Hamline Midway Library (by the eleva- Ward 4 Renters Voice Summit, tor), 1558 W. Minnehaha Ave. Apr. 18, 6:30-8pm; Room 111 Thank you for being a part Anderson Center at Hamline Hamline Midway Coalition of the community! University Renters now make up over By MELISSA CORTES, Community Organizer 50% of our city and deserve representation at every level of April showers bring…. cluding donuts and coffee to every year! 2018 was a success CONTACT DENIS government and in our neigh- City Wide Clean Up kick start the day. All ages and so we will continue with Ga- borhood processes. abilities are welcomed. rage Sale Weekend! This year’s WOULFE to schedule Toward this end, we’re On Apr. 27, Hamline Midway fee will increase to $12 per partnering with our District Coalition, in partnership with Garage Sale Weekend address of sale. With enough Friends of Hamline Park, will your spring flyer! Councils to help renters get Mark your calendars and start participation, this fee pays for be hosting a City-Wide Neigh- engaged, learn more about our planning for the annual Ham- the advertisements, communi- borhood Clean-up 9-11:30am rights and make an impact in line Midway Neighborhood cations, and processing fees as- • 8.5x11 sheet at Hamline Park located at St. Paul. Learn about resourc- Garage Sale on May 3-5. Ga- sociated with this event. 1564 Lafond Ave. This clean- es, meet Ward 4 and District rage sales are a great way to Hours for the sale are Fri., • Printed 4-color up is part of the larger annual, Council staff, meet your neigh- meet new neighbors, reduce May 3, 3-8pm; Sat., May 4, City-wide cleanup initiative in bors and find new ways to waste, and support the commu- 8am-3pm, and Sun., May 5, the City. There will be a Storm • Delivered make your voice heard. While nity economy. 8am-3pm. Drain cleanup demonstration this event has a focused topic, Since 2015 we’ve had over and cleanup in areas surround- • ONLY 6¢ EACH!! it’s open to all and all are wel- 80 participating sales across Making improvements ing the park. All the supplies come! Please feel free to attend the neighborhood and hope to Hamline Midway Coalition has needed for clean-up will be and share! keep growing our participation been working to improve its provided on the day of—in- 651-917-4183 communications and website. On the website you can now find a volunteer form and a contact form that goes directly Hamline Elementary School to the staff. There are two staff in the office or in the community so By JESSICA KOPP please contact us: • Executive Director Kate It’s springtime in the Midway, Hamline School of Law. tour and learn more about our Mudge, kate@hamlinemidway. and soon Hamline Elementa- And if you’re still look- wonder-filled, inquiry-based org , 651-494-7682 ry will be working with fam- ing for a school to call home, program model and the com- • Community Organizer Melis- ilies, neighbors, and commu- Hamline Elementary has a munity partnerships that make sa Michener, melissa@hamlin- nity partners to beautify our place for you. Call the school us one-of-a-kind in St. Paul. emidway.org, 651-494-7683 school gardens. We can always at 651-293-8715 to schedule a Our office is located on the use extra sets of hands—expe- rienced and budding gardeners welcome! April is another active month at Hamline with our first-graders visiting the Chil- dren’s Museum and our third-graders on their way to the Minnesota Zoo. Fourth-graders will contin- ue to explore the world with their on-going geography proj- ects, and fifth-graders will pre- pare for their annual mock trial collaboration with Mitchell

Page 4 April 2019 • Monitor • www.MonitorSaintPaul.com By JANE MCCLURE Monitor In A Minute Vendor dispute sent to hearing checks for peddlers operating planned. The nearby Como Golf code enforcement, in which there the mounted patrol unit hors- during the 2018 Minnesota Course building is slated for is a hearing before a legislative es “have served the department A dispute between city officials State Fair. $150,000 in HVAC work. hearing officer. In those cases, with honor.” The horses were the and a 2018 Minnesota State final decisions are also in the focus of an independent equine Fair vendor was sent to an ad- hands of the City Council. expert recently and were retired ministrative law judge Mar. 20, Facilities receive funding Trash collection hearings set Most of the $120,000 in based on their age and condi- after the vendor disputed facts Area parks and facilities are St. Paul residents and owners of unpaid bills range from $55 to tion. The city’s administrative in the case. Fridley resident slated for improvements this small multi-family properties $200, with much smaller late code authorizes them to be do- Todd L. Grosklags was set to year as part of the city’s capi- who have not paid, or refuse to fees pending. Single-family nated to a nonprofit, with City pay a $500 fine for selling state tal maintenance program. On pay, their city trash bills will be home and rental property own- Council approval. fair tickets in the street medi- Mar. 20 the St. Paul City Coun- going to legislative hearings. On ers of up to four units can go This Old Horse is a volun- an at Snelling Ave. and Midway cil approved more than $1.425 Mar. 20, the St. Paul City Council through the hearing process, pay teer-based charitable organiza- Pkwy., in violation of city reg- million in work on city parks, authorized a legislative hearing their bills if directed to so, or tion and certified animal sanctu- ulations. He was seen selling public works, fire, police, and process in an attempt to collect having the late amounts placed ary whose mission is to provide the tickets in the prohibited libraries facilities. the roughly $120,000 that is on their property taxes. shelter to retired, rescued, and area between Aug. 24-28, 2018. The projects were recent- owed the city for 2018 bills. Organized residential col- recovering horses. The nonprofit Grosklags was warned in writ- ly reviewed and recommended The council action launch- lected began Oct. 1, 2018. The is in the southeastern metro area. ing once and then seen com- for funding by the city’s Long- es legislative hearings starting program has drawn a slew of It provides opportunities for the mitting the same violation. Range Capital Improvement at 9am., Thur., Apr. 11. Council complaints, as well as a lawsuit. public to see the horses and of- Grosklags asked to ad- Budget (CIB) Committee. The members weren’t told exactly fers activities including youth dress the City Council, which city budgeted about $2.8 mil- how many individual bills are horse camps. is allowed in license violation lion in 2018-2019 for capital outstanding, but it’s likely that Police horses trot away When the St. Paul Police cases. Typically, people who maintenance needs. Demand hearings will continue into May. It’s official: the St. Paul Police Department announced plans ask for that opportunity ask for money always exceeds the The first garbage bill hear- Department Mounted Patrol is to disband the mounted patrol for leniency. But because he amount available. About three ings before the City Council are riding off into the sunset. On earlier this year, the intent was disputed the facts in the re- dozen projects receive funding planned for 3:30pm on Wed., Mar. 20 the St. Paul City Council, to return three of the six horses cord of violation, the City At- each year. May 22. As hearings continue, approved the retirement of the to their donors. The unit was dis- torney’s Office recommended The largest area project is at the City Council is likely to have police horses to This Old Horse, banded so that police officers as- that the council not vote and Como Lakeside Pavilion, where to act again in June. a charitable equine sanctuary. signed to it could be reassigned instead send the matter off for a $175,000 rooftop condens- The hearing process will be A resolution authoriz- to street patrol. a hearing. er and air handler project are similar to that used for property ing the donation stated that The hearing will produce a recommendation, and the issue of a fine or penalty will be re- turned to the City Council in To go packaging ordinance passes; takes effect January 2021 the future. If a fine is recom- mended again, failure to pay By JANE MCCLURE transition into new, environmen- Members Rebecca Noecker and Isaiah, Eureka Recycling, and citi- the fine within 30 days can re- A debate that began in 1989 tally-friendly packaging. Kassim Busuri voted against. zens rallied in support, citing the sult in a license suspension. ended Mar. 6 when the St. Paul Hamline-Midway resident Council supporters cited pro- ordinance’s environmental bene- It was the second 2018 City Council approved a contro- Erin Pryor Pavlica and Kristina tection of the environment and the fits. Eureka and other environmen- fair vendor violation case the versial sustainable carryout packag- Mattson, cofounders of Zero need to promote more recycling and tal groups asked for more specific council has heard this year, re- ing ordinance. The measure, which Waste St. Paul, urged the council composting. They noted Ramsey ordinance amendments at a later flecting a crackdown during takes effect in January 2021, re- to adopt the ordinance, point- County programs that assist busi- date, because of removal of prod- the 2018 fair. Another vendor quires restaurants, delis, and con- ing out that 12 out of 17 district nesses with recycling and compos- uct labeling standards from the didn’t show up for his hearing venience stores to package carryout councils have signed on in sup- iting and urged opponents to get ordinance. A push will be made earlier this year and was fined. foods and beverages in recyclable port of the ordinance. That in- involved in those efforts. More than later to make product certification The Department of Safe- or compostable containers. The cludes Union Park District Coun- 100 St. Paul restaurants have already standards clear because products ty and Inspections conducted delay is meant to allow businesses cil, Como Community Council, made the switch, many with the sometimes aren’t properly labeled. numerous license compliance to use up existing inventory and and Hamline Midway Coalition. help of the county program. Groups including Hospitali- Pavlica said the Zero Waste Prince, who worked on the ty Minnesota, Minnesota Restau- group has pounded the pave- ordinance with Nelson, said the rant Association, Minnesota Re- ment and worked tirelessly to get intent is to give businesses as tailers Association, and Van Paper the measure passed. She cited the much time as possible to make opposed the change. They con- toxicity of materials such as black the change. Another goal is to tend that the ordinance will cost plastic and Styrofoam, and ques- have curbside residential organics businesses and consumers more. tioned why people would want collection by then. “Comparable alternative products to eat off of “trash.” Such mate- Looming climate change was are on the market, but they are rials have been cited as leaching also cited. double the cost,” said Liz Ram- toxic chemicals into food. Busuri raised the issue of eq- mer of Hospitality Minnesota and But the 5-2 City Council uity and called the ordinance “sim- Minnesota Restaurant Associa- vote isn’t the end of the story. ply unfair.” He pushed for the ad- tion. She and others pushed the What is recyclable is tied to the ditional hearing Mar. 6. While he city to find markets for black plas- city’s contract with Eureka Re- supports environmental sustain- tic and foam packaging, arguing cycling. It is possible to change ability, Busuri said the ordinance that it can be recycled. that contract if markets for re- unjustly targets small businesses, Scott Van of St. Paul’s Van cyclable materials change. Black many of which are family and im- Paper said that the ordinance plastic and Styrofoam aren’t col- migrant-owned, while hospitals, takes just 2 to 3 percent of ma- lected in the current recycling grocers and large corporations that terials out of the waste stream. program because there is no re- manufacture prepackaged food get “This is not the big issue it’s been cycling market for those prod- a pass. Noecker weighed in on the made out to be.” He said the vol- ucts. But those are also products side of regulating companies that untary shift by business should favored by some restaurants. make and sell plastics, instead of continue, noting that Styrofoam The change won support from asking small businesses to take on containers cost about 12 cents City Council members Amy Brend- the environmental issues. each, while compostable con- moen, Mitra Jalali Nelson, Jane Environmental and commu- tainers cost double that. Bonding Prince, Dai Thao, and Chris Tolbert. nity groups, the faith-based group materials in some compostable containers are under scrutiny for health reasons. Restaurant owners spoke on both sides of the issue, with some saying they cannot find packaging materials that meet the ordinance and meet their needs. Other restaurant owners spoke for the change, saying it hasn’t hurt their businesses and is good for the environment. They said such an ordinance would level the playing field and that they agree with the op- ponents on expanding the ordi- nance to include more types of businesses. They also disputed that some materials could, or should, be recycled. www.MonitorSaintPaul.com • Monitor • April 2019 Page 5 New ownership could eventu- fice and program staff. ally bring changes to Midway Element Boxing & Fitness, Marketplace. The shopping 555 N. Fairview Ave., is seek- center at 1400 University Ave. Development Roundup ing a $40,00 grant and $40,000 was recently sold to Minneap- loan to develop the CO-MO- olis-based Kraus-Anderson Re- By JANE MCCLURE TION Center for Movement. alty. The company announced New Vision Foundation its purchase of the center from is seeking a $105,424 grant to RVI, a company from Ohio. The Midway Marketplace sold to Minneapolis firm for $31 million relocate to 860 Vandalia St. It selling price was $31 million. would share space with Tech The center occupies the Dump, an electronics recycling block bounded by Universi- and jobs program. ty, Hamline and St. Anthony Playwrights Center is seek- avenues and Pascal St. It was ing a $75,000 grant and a built after the 1996 implosion Midway Marketplace is $75,000 loan to make build- demolition of Midway’s long- the extensive complex of ing renovations at 710 Ray- time Montgomery Ward store mond Ave., to relocate from and catalog shipping center. buildings and parking Minneapolis. Ward’s, K-Mart, Mervyn’s Cal- seen in this illustration. Junior Achievement, ifornia and Cub Foods were Hamline Ave. is on the which recently moved to 1745 anchor tenants, with only Cub University Ave., is seeking a remaining. east, Pascal St. to the $100,000 grant to tuck-point Ward’s was replaced with west, with University and repair the east wall of its Herberger’s, which closed last Ave. on the north and building. A mural there would year. Its building was designed be replaced. with a tower to mimic the St. Anthony Ave. on Midway-based African Eco- original iconic Ward’s tower. the south. It does not nomic Development Solutions Mervyn’s is now LA Fitness, include the buildings seeks a $360,000 grant for its and WalMart is in the former small business revolving loan Kmart building. TJ Maxx, Dis- on the southeast corner fund. That is a citywide fund, count Tire and several smaller of the superblock, one although plans call for a focus businesses are also in the shop- of which is the St. Paul on North Snelling’s Little Afri- ping center. ca area. Planning for Midway Cen- Police Western District The Ain Dah Yung Center ter began in the late 1980s. Its Office. (Illustration for homeless Native American master plan won St. Paul City provided) young people at 771-785 Univer- Council approval in 1990. sity Ave., is seeking a $100,000 The project originally was led loan to add a cultural facility to by Ward’s and the develop- its housing project. The housing ment firm of Trammel Crowe. president of properties and closed in March. The requests that came in 2018. is under construction. Site pollution, changes in de- leasing for KA Realty, issued a are under review by city staff, Thirty-five proposals are Other requests include a velopers and other complica- statement indicating that exist- the Planning Commission and for commercial projects, with $35,000 grant for Twin Cities tions pushed the initial work ing leases will be honored, and the Neighborhood STAR Board. two for mixed-use projects and German Immersion School, to 1995. The original Ward’s the tenant mix won’t change. The St. Paul City Council is ex- four for housing. Others are a 1031 Como Ave., for a 430- building was imploded and de- But the new owners are look- pected to approve the funded mix of playgrounds and other foot long, seven foot tall, gabi- molished in 1996. ing at ways they can partner projects this summer. The STAR outdoor amenities. on stone fence along its east- Midway Marketplace is the with the Allianz Field soccer Board will conduct its reviews Monitor area commercial ern border. largest modern-era ground-up stadium, possibly on parking and rankings in May. projects include a $150,000 Another non-commercial retail development along Uni- and other issues. The city received 53 pro- grant request from Communi- request is from Zion Luther- versity. During planning for posals requesting more than ty Involvement Program and an Church, 1697 Lafond Ave., Green Line light rail, it was re- Grant requests roll in $67.5 million in assistance, ALLY People Solutions to reno- which is working with Ham- zoned for traditional neighbor- line Midway Elders to add an Businesses and institutions are with more than $7.5 million in vate 1515 Energy Park Dr. into hoods use 4, which would allow matching funds identified. All the new headquarters for the accessible entrance and lift and for high-density, mixed-use rede- among those seeking 2019 St. install an accessible bathroom. Paul Neighborhood Sales Tax requests require a match. That merged disability service agen- velopment in the future. compares to 41 proposals and cies. It will bring 130 jobs to The church houses many food Jeff Hildahl, senior vice Revitalization (STAR) grant and and wellness programs. loans. The application period plus-$5.4 million in assistance St. Paul, as well 40 central of-

The Hamline Midway Library, Thur., Apr. 18, is canceled. 1558 W. Minnehaha Ave., is The Saints and Sinners your neighborhood gather- Mystery Book Club meets on ing spot, where you can enjoy News from Hamline Midway Library Sat., May 4, 1-2pm, to discuss great programs and Internet ac- good mystery novels. Contact cess and access portable WiFi volunteer G. Balter for book hotspots, books, CDs, DVDs and By CARRIE POMEROY list or more information at more, all free with your library [email protected] or 651- card. Here’s what’s coming up estimation contest, play with Adventurer” and Buster Kea- NYC public schools learned to 224-5570. this spring! Ozobots, enjoy a math-themed ton’s hilarious “One Week.” ballroom dance and (gasp!) like Chair Yoga with Nancy scavenger hunt, experiment Enjoy laughs and free hot pop- it. It’s a candid, funny, startling Giguere is happening on Thur., For families and kids with PVC pipes, circuits, sudo- corn! Best for ages five and up, film from start to climactic fin- May 2 and 9 from 10:30- ku, and more! but all ages are welcome. Preschool Storytimes in En- ish. This event is co-presented by 11:30am. All movement is done glish happen Fridays from the Hamline Midway Coalition seated or standing using a chair 10:30-11am, with upcoming Silent film matinee for all ages For adults and the Hamline Midway Elders. for balance in this class spon- story times on Apr. 12, 19, On Fri., Apr. 19, 2-3:30pm, On Wed., Apr. 24, from 1-3pm, The Novels at Night Book sored by the Hamline Midway and 26 and May 3 and 10. Sto- the Hamline Midway Library Jody’s Documentary Film Series Club for adults scheduled for Elders Association. rytimes feature stories, songs, Association presents a silent will present the documentary puppets, and more. They’re film matinee featuring Charlie “Mad Hot Ballroom.” See how a great way for caregivers to Chaplin’s short comedy “The fourth and fifth graders in the bond with children and build social skills, listening compre- hension, and letter and num- ber recognition while creating a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Children of all activi- ty levels are welcome! Evening Storytimes in En- glish are happening on Tues., Apr. 16, 23, and 30 from 6-6:30pm. Science Saturday is planned for Sat., Apr. 13 from 1:30-3pm. School-aged children and their families can explore fun science and art projects. This month the theme is Balance and Topple. Also occurring on Sat., Apr. 13 from 11:30am-5pm is Math and Science Day, a drop- in program for kids and teens and their families. Enter an

Page 6 April 2019 • Monitor • www.MonitorSaintPaul.com Midway Como Monitor changing ownership after 44 years By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN When 22-year-old Calvin deRuyter bought the Monitor in 1975 for $1 from a man who thought it had no future, he had no idea what he was getting him- self into. Forty-four years later he’s per- fected the art of dealing with chal- lenges in the job he’s loved. “You face it, yell and scream at yourself and the world, then buck up and try to come up with a solution or solutions that will address the challenge,” stated deRuyter. “Isn’t that how we all face the challenges in life?” Paper shares community identity Calvin deRuyter (left) and Timothy Nelson enter their new office space Calvin deRuyter (Photo from the Tim Nelson (Photo submitted) deRuyter had been the editor of at 600 N. Fairview Ave., circa 1978. (Photo from the Monitor archives) Monitor archives) his student newspaper, The Oracle, at Hamline University, and started working for the Highland Villager Como neighborhood occurred “The expansion of the Twin families experiencing a difficult “That is not to say that I don’t think while he took a year off between in 1979. The newspaper also ex- Cities German Immersion School pregnancy, premature birth, or that there is a need for a commu- his undergraduate and graduate panded into the Frogtown area is a recent issue that has stirred a death of an infant. A Place to Re- nity newspaper or that the concept work in art. He volunteered to edit for a brief period but didn’t have lot of interest. The arrival of the member is now in the process of is dead. As a matter of fact, it may the first issue of the “Midway ?”— the local ad revenue to support Job Corps and light rail were big closing after 25 years as deRuyter be more important now than ever which was given the name Midway the growth. changes in Midway/Como, along and Nelson retire. given the fact that the daily papers Monitor following a neighborhood The business was growing rap- with the new soccer stadium,” re- The Monitor and Messenger gave are struggling to find their niche naming contest. idly, and it was an exciting time. marked Nelson. “When Hamline up the longtime Iris Park Place of- and are cutting budgets in order to Some local business owners “We started the typesetting was going to remove some of the fice (1885 University Avenue W., compete in the electronic age. So- and leaders co-signed deRuyter’s business at that point, and it was an houses near campus, that certainly Suite 110) four years ago, and have cial media does not even attempt first loan to get the paper started, extremely fast-paced and technolo- got some folks upset. Again, it tends operated with a virtual office since to be objective, and although the and the Monitor joined the other gy-driven industry in those years,” to be pockets within the neighbor- then. Other shifts at the time in- media is constantly being accused community newspapers being stated Nelson. The newspaper did hood that are most impacted by the volved Nelson handling the news- of bias, I assure you we always at- birthed along with the neighbor- the typesetting for several college changes that feel the most strongly.” paper production and deRuyter the tempt to bring the community hood councils. Residents were seek- newspapers, including the Hamline According to deRuyter, “The editor responsibilities once again, both sides of an issue. It’s a matter ing new ways to develop their com- Oracle and Bethel Clarion, as well as main challenge has been the chang- while long-time editor and sales of finding out what readers want to munity identity in the Cities. The the Park Bugle, Equal Time, West 7th ing nature of the commercial zones representative Denis Woulfe began learn more about from their neigh- first boundaries were established Community Reporter, Longfellow Mes- that run through it and around it... focusing only on sales. bors, and working to help reshape by the district council boundary, so senger, and Grand Gazette. Snelling, Lexington, and University that delivery.” the Midway Monitor followed the avenues, and Pierce Butler Route. Evolving industry borders of the District 11 Hamline People excited about paper These have changed the nature of The industry is changing, but What’s next? Midway Coalition. “The community was very excit- the neighborhood dramatically.” deRuyter and Nelson still believe Nelson and deRuyter will of- “People were excited about ed about the paper in those days, newspapers are part of the fabric of ficially retire on May 1, 2019 being involved in their neighbor- and we had a constant flow of Reach across the river neighborhoods. when they pass ownership of the hood and finally having, they be- involved citizens coming to the In 1986, deRuyter Nelson pur- “I think community news- Messenger and Monitor to Tesha lieved, a way to have a voice in the office to share things of interest chased the Longfellow Messenger, papers are vital to the neighbor- M. Christensen, who has been a shaping of city policy that was so or to suggest story ideas,” said and expanded its reach across the hoods,” observed deRuyter. “We deRuyter-Nelson freelance writer prevalent in their lives,” recalled Nelson. “Along with those peo- river into Minneapolis. Soon after have watched so many community for the past eight years and has deRuyter. “The whole citizen par- ple who believed in the paper, the purchase, they expanded into newspapers die so that the commu- worked in journalism for over ticipation movement was what we also had groups we were less the Nokomis neighborhood. nity journalism movement in the 20 years. (See article on page 1) shaped the paper for years. It was than popular with.” The Messenger was formed in Cities is just a tiny fraction of what What’s next for these long- the same in Como when we ex- A few bricks were thrown March 1983 by community activ- it used to be. I don’t think there is a time news hounds? panded the paper to be the Midway through the office windows at ists Maureen and Bill Milbrath as single community that is better off After balancing his newspa- Como Monitor.” 600 N. Fairview in response to en- a project for their retirement years. because their community newspa- per business with the artwork dorsements of political candidates. deRuyter-Nelson Publications had per could not survive.” that he picked back up 11 years Nelson joins paper During that same time, Nel- performed their typesetting for “But I also think that the resi- ago, deRuyter plans to focus on Calvin deRuyter was one of the son remembers when a columnist years, and they were the logical dents and the businesses don’t truly his art business (www.calsport- first people that Tim Nelson met wrote an opinion piece that was ones to purchase the paper. Plus, grasp the importance of the cohe- folio.net). In addition to paint- when he enrolled at Hamline Uni- critical of the organized church. there was a family connection that siveness that the neighborhood ing, he offers various classes versity. deRuyter was a junior and “We had a religious group that went they were not initially aware of. Bill press provides,” deRuyter added. “If and workshops. He and his hus- working as arts editor at the Oracle. to our advertisers and told them had been a college fraternity mate it is used properly, the community band, Jim, are also renovating They lived in the same dorm, and that if they ran an ad, they would of Nelson’s dad and was the soloist newspaper can be the place where an old schoolhouse outside of then worked together at the student not support their business. We had at his parents’ wedding. things ‘come together’ in one place; Evansville, MN. He’s not leaving newspaper. Nelson had been editor many heated meetings with this Today, the Longfellow Nokomis where you can get an overview of the Monitor or Messenger com- of his high school newspaper, and group, and it was not a pleasant Messenger has a circulation of 21,000 the things going on; where you can pletely, either, as he’ll be pro- set his sights on a career in politics time,” he said. “It was a rather con- in the Longfellow and Nokomis learn about the unique businesses viding bookkeeping services to and government. He had been ac- tentious year! When the Job Corps areas of Minneapolis. It offers com- that are housed there; where you the new owner. cepted as a graduate student at Wil- moved into the Bethel campus, we prehensive home delivery to 17,000 can learn about the neighbor who Nelson will continue selling lamette University in Oregon when were also threatened by the com- homes and an additional circula- has faced a challenge, or who has a support book he wrote for fa- deRuyter asked if Nelson was inter- munity group who opposed that tion of 4,000 at high-traffic business, overcome one.” thers who have experienced the ested in working for him. happening. They didn’t like how we church, and school drop-off points. deRuyter asked, “Where death of an infant through mis- “I was intrigued, but torn were covering the events and again, The Messenger has an estimated is that place if your community carriage, stillbirth, or early infant as to what to do,” stated Nelson. threatened to go to advertisers with reach of over 50,000 readers. newspaper dies? You certainly death. The book, “A Guide For “I called my advisor at Willamette a boycott.” The Monitor also has an es- won’t get it from the city-wide or Fathers–When A Baby Dies,” is and asked for his thoughts. His Ironically, it is those same timated reach of over 50,000 resi- regional press.” in its seventh printing. response surprised me. He said, events that were not pleasant, such dents in St. Paul’s Midway, Como, Nelson has also mulled over Also, Nelson and his wife, ‘Tim, Willamette has been around as vandalism and threats to their and Merriam Park neighborhoods. the changing face of journalism Monica, have four children liv- since 1842, and I don’t think it is income base, that have also been With a circulation of 21,000, the over the past four decades that he’s ing around the world. “It’s not going anywhere. The chance to go the highlights. Monitor offers comprehensive de- been involved in it. always ideal having your chil- into business for yourself may only “Any time a community is pas- livery to 16,000 homes and busi- “I think that over the years, dren spread out, but at least come around once in a lifetime. Try sionate about a topic, it’s an excit- nesses and an additional circulation the papers lost some of the fire they have chosen interesting the business, and if it doesn’t work ing time,” said Nelson. “Our goal is of 5,000 at high-traffic business, that made them more interest- places to visit—London, El out, you are welcome here. I look not to be loved by everyone. I have church, and school drop-off points. ing in the early days. The sto- Nido (Philippines), Phoenix forward to hearing what you learn.’” always considered the greatest com- Over the years, deRuyter-Nel- ries became more routine, and and Los Angeles,” remarked “I have never decided wheth- pliment to be when we get com- son also operated a successful obviously there is no way the Nelson. They are also fortunate er that was the best advice I ever plaints from both sides of a con- graphic design business, providing timeliness of a monthly pub- to have six grandchildren liv- got or the worst,” Nelson com- troversial issue saying that we are design and production services to lication can compete with the ing in Arizona and are anxious- mented. “It varied day to day for biased against them. That means large and small corporations and immediacy of news spreading ly awaiting the arrival of triplet the last 44 years.” we are providing a balanced story.” government agencies. on social media chat groups or girls in California. Nelson began as 50 percent Various issues have Out of personal tragedy, they blogs. The need for a commu- “Let’s just say, I’m not wor- partner in July 1977, and deRuy- sparked discussion within the created A Place to Remember, a nity newspaper in a neighbor- ried about being bored,” said ter-Nelson Publications Inc. was neighborhoods and the pages business that published and dis- hood was diluted.” Nelson. “At least while I am still born. The expansion into the of the newspaper. tributed resources worldwide for But, Nelson quickly added, able to get on a plane.” www.MonitorSaintPaul.com • Monitor • April 2019 Page 7 Midway Chamber celebrates 100 years of service to community Members reflect on what the chamber has accomplished over the last century

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN One community group has been the face of the Midway area for a century. Formed in October of 1919, the Midway Chamber is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. First called the Midway Club and then the Midway Civic Club, the Midway Chamber of Com- merce reflects the history of the Midway as a whole, observed local historian Jane McClure, who is working on a book to celebrate the chamber’s 100th anniversary. It will be available later this year. “The Midway Chamber re- ally shaped the growth and de- velopment of the entire area, in ways we don’t think about today,” added McClure. “Needs and issues including paved streets, the extension of streetcar lines, improved police and fire service, taxation, street lights, and jobs were among the issues the Midway Club championed. The organization brought back the Winter Carnival years before it The longtime tradition of luncheon with an informative guest speaker began in became a citywide event again. 1923 and continue today. Here is a group gathered in 1939. (Photo courtesy of Members worked to retain Saints Midway Chamber) baseball here and were part of the effort to attract the Minneso- ta Twins years ago.” “When what was then the Critical leadership west corner of the University and Midway Club began a century The Midway was already an im- Snelling intersection for decades. ago, getting things accomplished portant regional hub for trans- The line ran until 1953 when it meant being organized,” Mc- portation, industry, commerce, was replaced by buses. Clure said. “We didn’t elect our and education by 1919, and the The new Midway Club City Council members by ward. 1910 census shows it was the fast- helped boost businesses and Neighborhoods organized bet- est growing part of St. Paul. provided critical leadership on terment or improvement associ- “The Midway was long a cen- countless neighborhood and ations to promote their interests ter for commerce (the predeces- regional issues. Early club com- to elected officials in those days. sor to Delta Airlines was head- mittees focused on attracting Every neighborhood had a small quartered in the Midway many new industry and also beautify- group to promote and advocate years ago),” observed Ellen Wat- ing industrial sites. Others dealt for an area’s interests. Midway ters, who headed up the Midway with streets, health and safety, Chamber was an umbrella group Chamber as its paid president education and recreation. One for many smaller neighborhood from 1996-2002. “As the primary daunting task was getting dirt associations, which organized district connecting the two down- streets scraped and improved by around small business nodes or towns, the Midway has been a city crews. In the early years, the city parks or schools.” critical transportation and com- club helped establish the Ham- Those who have led as executive directors of the Midway Chamber gather during “It’s charming to think of merce link for the region.” line Community Playground, the 100th anniversary gala in February 2019. Left to right: Kari Canfield, Ellen ‘boosterism,’ but it’s how things The Minnesota Transfer Rail- supported the Midway Transfer Watters, Chad Kulas, and Lori Fritts. (Photo courtesy of Midway Chamber) got done in those days. There was way Company had organized in YMCA, and pledged money to a strong and intense loyalty to 1883 and filled about 200 acres build a new Midway Hospital. where you lived and where you with tracks, switches, and build- The club had 454 members street improvements, working to “The chamber continues to did business,” McClure noted. ings along the University-Prior in December 1919 and grew to make things safer as the area be- be a unique voice for the Midway “Also, think of organizing Ave. area. Every train going into 702 members by the next year. came known as Auto Row and its area. Organizations that make up around an issue or a communi- the Cities rolled through that Women were allowed as mem- trucking industry began to thrive. the Chamber care about the vital- ty need when phones weren’t all yard. Early Midway industries bers in 1924. After a brief decline By the mid-1940s, the Midway ity and improvement of the area. that common, let alone when provided a vast array of goods for during the Great Depression, was home to over 40 trucking While I was there we worked there was no Internet,” Jane said. the northwestern United States, membership topped 1,000 in the firms, and it dealt with parking hard to get Metro Transit to va- “You had newspapers and radio including mattresses, beds, chairs, mid-1930s. shortages as early as the 1950s. cate the bus barn site which now, to some extent, but to get things tables, pianos, furnaces, stoves, ra- Club members turned their Members raised funds to save the 17 years later, is home to the new done, you had to get people phys- diators, brooms, linseed oil prod- attention to vehicle traffic and Como Zoo in 1955. Allianz Field,” stated Watters. ically together. That’s where hav- ucts, and farm equipment. ing a club, later chamber, and a In December 1890, the In- group to gather with, was so im- terurban Street Car Line had con- portant.” nected the two downtown areas, “We can look back at the following a similar route as to- early days of Midway Chamber, day’s Green Line along University and it’s pretty remarkable to Ave. in St. Paul and Washington see how much got done,” Jane Ave. in Minneapolis. The street- concluded. car’s Midway shop—later known as the barns—sat at the north-

Page 8 April 2019 • Monitor • www.MonitorSaintPaul.com She added, “When I was pres- the Midway Chamber is differ- ident we advocated for the new ent. “We are right in between Light Rail Transit which eventual- two very large chambers,” re- ly was built. Today the Green Line marked Kulas. “That can be both is a major success that has helped a strength and a challenge.” transform University Ave., bring- The membership of the ing new housing, and new invest- Midway Chamber is diverse, ment, to the area.” and so then is its funding sup- ply, so no single business leav- Face of the Midway ing or closing will mean that Jeffrey Fenske of Fenske Law Of- the Chamber is out of funds. fice (239 Cleveland Ave. N.) has Over the years, people have been a member of the cham- discussed whether the Midway ber since the 1980s. He sees the Chamber is needed consider- chamber as “the face of the Mid- ing the larger chambers in both way business community with Minneapolis and St. Paul. “But City and civic leaders.” it has always been the will of the Highlights of his time on board and membership that we the Chamber Board include the have a place, too,” said Kulas. Green Line, helping businesses “For different reasons, stay and grow in the area, and we’ve kept that identity, and expanding the opportunities for people still feel very strong interaction among members with about keeping that identity,” more programming, events and said Kulas. Past Midway Chamber Board Chairs who have served between 1994 and 2019 gather during the 100th anniversary gala in “In addition to providing networking opportunities. February 2019. Left to right: Mike Zipko of Goff Public, Rick Beeson, Colleen Hartmon Bollom of Piper Jaffray, Julie Esch of “The personal and business networking, education, and Mortenson Construction, Jeff Fenske of Fenske Law Office, Alden Drew, Chris Ferguson of Bywater Business Solutions, Steve community volunteering op- connections developed with fel- Johnson of BankCherokee, Ted Davis of Davis Communications, Tom Whaley of Saint Paul Saints, Terri Dooher Fleming of low chamber members is invalu- portunities, our chamber is a Park Midway Bank, Ferdinand Peters of Peters Law Firm, and Dan Leggett of Avant-Garde Marketing Solutions.. (Photo solid advocate for this commu- able,” said Fenske. courtesy of Midway Chamber) Membership has grown nity,” stated Leggett. “I believe significantly since Dan Leg- this advocacy became more ap- gett of Avant-Garde Marketing speaker began in 1923 and con- that benefits its members when picture issues that affect the col- parent with the construction of Solutions joined the chamber tinue today. they’re working individually with lective group and area.” the Green Line, and even more in 2005, and he has watched Plus, the chamber has estab- the city on building and street Joining the Midway Cham- notable with the soccer stadium programming explode. Leg- lished a foundation with an em- projects. “We can help them in ber has provided increased expo- and related development in the gett served as board chair from phasis on education and literacy. that process and advocate for sure for his merchant processing area. No doubt this will contin- July 2014 to 2015. The Midway them,” stated Kulas. The chamber business and has enhanced mar- ue well into the future with the Chamber has added three annu- Building a network is also involved in larger policy ket penetration, pointed out Leg- anticipated robust growth in al Summits (Economic Devel- and having fun and development issues that af- gett. “I have also had the privi- the Midway over the next 5-10 opment in 2014, Legislative in fect the whole Midway area. lege of meeting and working with years and beyond!” 2015, and Leadership in 2015), Belonging to the Chamber helps “The chamber is an advocacy some phenomenal individuals “The Midway area is boom- small business workshops, Will members develop their net- voice for members and the com- who are tirelessly committed to ing,” agreed Kulas. Power (Women in Local Lead- works and get to know other munity on important issues that promoting and growing business ership), Chamber Connect, and business owners, employers, col- affect the business community relationships in the Midway. Oh, Editor’s Note: Some of the histor- Lunch on the Line (which began leges and more. “It helps expand with the city and other govern- it’s been great fun as well!” ical information in this article is as Lunch on the Avenue during your reach,” pointed out Midway mental agencies that decide policy based off a piece written by Jane the building of the Green Line). Chamber Executive Director Chad affecting our members,” observed Identity of its own McClure for the Ramsey County Kulas, who was hired in June 2015. Historical Society magazine in the The longtime tradition of lun- Fenske. “It also provides a base for While many chambers are iden- cheon with an informative guest The chamber has strong re- support and education for bigger fall of 1994. lationships with the city, and tified by the cities they are in,

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I wanted it to be easy to Pavilion at 7:30am, and the run a project in the realm of a social good condition to local non-profits search for nearby organizations kicks off at 8:30am. venture, but there was already so that can use them. (Photo by Margie so that drop-offs would be conve- “The family-friendly event is much great work being done in O’Loughlin) nient for donors. The vision was open to everyone,” Victor-Lars- the Twin Cities. I started looking to contribute to a less wasteful, en said, “and will be held rain or for gaps in services, and it turned more connected, and more gener- shine. We’re hoping that because out I didn’t have to look very your clients regain their indepen- ous world.” it’s Mother’s Day weekend, fam- far.” dence?’ It turned out that plenty Victor-Larsen is leaving her ilies will walk or run the twice Victor-Larsen had lost her of those things were in my moth- long career in the insurance in- around the lake loop together.“ grandmother and two aunts put to good use and not just add er’s attic and in my own home.” dustry on May 1 to dedicate her- There’s no charge for children within a short period. Her mom to the endless waste stream?” Victor-Larsen found the ser- self fulltime to this work. She’s in in strollers or wagons. Prereg- ended up with many of their “At the same time,” Vic- vice gap she had been looking for, the process of rebranding Hero- ister online, and get a guaran- things: a whole attic full of tor-Larson said, “I was volunteer- and in 2014 created a non-profit Search.org, and has changed the teed t-shirt at www.hero.search. high-quality stuff with sentimen- ing with two organizations that she called “Hero Search.” “It took name to DonateGoodStuff.org. org. Two of the more than 100 tal value that was gathering dust. help victims of human traffick- a year for me to build the data- She’s redesigning her logo and non-profits that Hero Search Victor-Larsen said, “I start- ing—Brittany’s Place and Break- base, which works in the same has set the bar high for her grow- partners with locally will be on- ed to think about where those ing Free. I started asking the staff way as a volunteer-match data- ing non-profit organization: to site that day—Minnesota Youth things could go in the non-profit of both organizations, ‘What base,” she said. “Someone with become the #1 resource for peo- Link and Minnesota Pocket Pet community; how could they be things do you really need to help stuff to donate can search by ple who have items to donate to Rescue. Initiatives promote traffic and pedestrian safety in St. Paul By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN difficult to enforce; creating the for Me Campaign is an ongo- formation is worth knowing: Starting Apr. 1, the St. Paul Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Unit ing initiative to improve public • Along with Metro Transit, the Police Department (SPPD) im- should help. The cost of a first vi- safety in St. Paul. Organized by SPPD believes in the saying, “See plemented their new 12-person olation will be $136; the cost of St. Paul’s 17 district councils, St. tracks, think train.” Every time Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Unit. a second violation for the same Paul Smart Trips, and the SPPD, you cross the LRT track, be men- According to Commander Jere- offense will be $366. According Stop for Me teaches that stop- tally prepared that a train may my Ellison, the SPPD is making to Ellison, “Law enforcement ping for pedestrians and bicy- be coming. pedestrian and bike safety one of supports Minnesota becoming a clists isn’t just common courte- • Minnesota law states that its priorities in 2019—under the ‘hands-free’ state for cell phone sy—it’s the law. “Last year, there when a traffic light has turned direction of Police Chief Todd use.” A bill toward that end were 108 Stop for Me events yellow, a motorist should be Axtell. Three full-time employees moved through legislative com- in St. Paul,” Ellison said. “We stopping—not accelerating added to this unit will focus ex- mittee in January and is expected looked at crash data for marked through the intersection. clusively on the problem of dis- to pass with bipartisan support. crosswalks (where there wasn’t a • If a pedestrian puts one foot tracted drivers across the city. Right now, nobody really traffic signal) to decide where to into the street, an oncoming mo- Ellison explained that those knows how much of a problem hold these events. We met with torist should be stopping. Do not officers will travel in unmarked, distracted driving is. The National community members at hazard- hope or assume, but make sure high clearance SUVs so they Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- ous intersections to practice safe it is safe to cross. A pedestrian is can better see into cars they are tration is funding research projects crossing techniques for all ages.” ten times more likely to die in a monitoring. “We want people in several major cities, and St. Paul To learn more about scheduling a collision with a car than the oc- to know that our officers will be Commander Jeremy Ellison behind the was chosen to participate. The goal Stop for Me event in your neigh- cupants of two cars that collide. out there watching for distracted wheel of one of the St. Paul Police De- of these projects is to gather data borhood this spring or summer, • If you’re riding or walking drivers,” he said. “Our goal is no partment’s new Traffic and Pedestrian to determine what percentage of email [email protected]. your bike in a marked pedestri- longer to catch people unaware. Safety Unit enforcement vehicles. Elli- crashes are caused by drivers dis- mn.us. an crossing, you’re considered a We want drivers to be informed, son said, “Every other day in the City tracted by electronic devices. According to Commander pedestrian and cars are required to make smart decisions, and to of St. Paul there’s a crash involving a On another front, the Stop Ellison, the following safety in- to yield. be part of improving public safe- pedestrian. Last month there were two ty. A good day will be a day when pedestrian fatalities, and that’s two too we don’t write any tickets.” many.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin) Minnesota law states it is il- legal to use a wireless commu- while driving or stopped in traf- nication device to write, read, fic. While that law has been on or send an electronic message the books for a while, it has been

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Send us your news! When you submit your press release it will be considered for the next print edition of the Monitor. Monitor You can also go to our website, MonitorSaintPaul.com and enter your information in the online Event Calendar. Como High student Murray Middle School sends 38 to Fair Register at your local Recreation Center given health award Como High School student Dis- SUMMER SPORTS REGISTRATION: March 1-31 at all Saint Paul sel Moo received a 2019 Public Parks and Recreation Centers (T-Ball, Baseball, Softball) Health Award for mentoring youth about healthy choices and Northwest Como Recreation Center: www.stpaul.gov/northwest- active living. She received the comoRec or call 651-298-5813 award at a meeting of the Ramsey • Artist Workshop Spring, ages 6-13, on Tue., Apr. 16-May 21, 3:15- County Board of Commissioners 5:15pm, $60 on Apr. 2. • Parents Night Out, ages 4-12, Sat., Apr. 27, 6-9pm, $10/child Two awards were given to or- • Planting with NWComo Staff, ages 7-14, on Mon., Apr. 29-May 20, ganizations and two to individuals. 3:15-4:15pm, free The annual awards, spon- • Taekwondo, ages 5-17, on Tues./Thur., ongoing, 4:30-6pm, $50/mo sored by Saint Paul - Ramsey In early March, 488 students from around the Twin Cities met at the ***Join the Northwest Como Booster Club by contacting Teresa Little County Public Health, recognize MN State Fairgrounds Coliseum to explain their Science Fair projects at Northwest Como individuals and groups who have to judges. Of those, 38 were students who qualified for the fair from the made exceptional contributions Murray Middle School. The students developed their projects in science North Dale Recreation Center: www.stpaul.gov/northdaleRec or to improving health in Ramsey class, did their experiment on their own, and had opportunities to get call 651-558-2329 County by advancing racial and support from the Pilot One on One tutoring program taught by Cindy • Open Dance Studio, ages 13-17, on Fri., to May 31, 2:15-4pm, free health equity. Thrasher and carried out by her many volunteers from the community • Youth Canvas Painting, ages 11-17, on Fri., Apr. 19, 1-3pm, $30 Award recipients were select- during the school day. Another opportunity for support was the STEAM • Flowers For Pollinators, adults, on Thur., Apr. 25, 6:30-7:30pm, free ed for their leadership, advocacy (Science Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) after school program • Mario Frogger Game Coding, ages 9-14, on Sat, Apr. 27-May 4, and collaboration in improving taught by Dr. Cheryl Olman along with Dr. Keisha Varma and many 9:30am-12:30pm, $75 health by advancing health equity undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Minne- • Taekwondo, ages 5-17, on Mon./Wed. ongoing, 4:30-6pm, $50/mo in the county. sota. Six Students qualified for the Broadcam Master’s International • Adult Pickleball, on Fri., through May 31, noon-2pm, $2/daily Competition: Caitlyn Coyle, Elise Dunne, Maggie Fuller, Alice Wagher • Women’s Self Help Book Club, adults, on 3rd Thur./month, 6:30- Hemstad, Katherine Kozak and Gajan Dileepan. Ten students Qualified 8pm, free Spaghetti Dinner for State Competition: Elise Dunne, Anna Lovat, Maddy Schilling, Alice • Challenge Square Dancing for adults, on Mon., 6:30-9pm, $7/class Wagner Hemstad, Caitlyn Coyle, Gajan Dileepan, Violet Eicher, Maggie • Pilates for adults, on Mon./Wed., 7:15-8:15pm, $5/class scheduled Apr. 27 Fuller, Katherine Kozak, and Kaya Solheid. • Line Dancing, adults, Wed., May 8-June 26, 6:10-7:10pm, $5/class • Yoga for adults, on Tue (7:45-8:45pm), Sat., 11am-noon, $5/class Boy Scout Troop 13 will hold • Senior Fitness, on Tues./Thur., 9:30-10:30am, free their 62nd Annual Spaghetti sporting equipment, furniture, High School. This remarkable • Spring Time & Babies Essential Oils for adults, on Sat., May 4, 10am- Dinner on Sat., Apr. 27, 3-7pm at and more! One-half off on milestone deserves a festive cel- noon, $5 + $10 supply fee St. Columba School Auditorium, marked items begins at 11am. ebration in her honor! A Gala ***Breakfast With The Bunny, Sat., Apr. 13, 10am-11:30am for all 1330 Blair Ave. Dine in, or take Free admission. No strollers honoring Mackbee’s legacy is ages, $2/person, $5/family out for $8 per serving. or outside bags permitted. For planned for Sun., Apr. 14, at St. ***Join the North Dale Booster Club by contacting Brian Tobritzhofer more information or to donate Paul College, 235 Marshall Ave. at North Dale gently used kids items (dona- Mackbee has championed Milners in concert tions through Apr. 24) find them the well-being of over 10,000 stu- Langford Recreation Center: www.stpaul.gov/LangfordRec or on Facebook: Falcon Heights dents, both inside and outside call 651-298-5765 at Celtic Junction Elementary Kids Stuff Sale. the classroom, during her 52 • Wood Sign Décor for adults, on Tues., Apr. 30, 6:30-8pm, $40 @ Dan and Bonnie Milner will ap- years in education, 50 of which The Urban Growler pear in concert at Celtic Junction she spent in Saint Paul Pub- • Canvas Painting for adults, on Tues., May 28, 6:30-8pm, $35 @ The Arts Center, 836 Prior Ave., on Easter Egg Hunt and lic Schools. Net proceeds from Urban Growler Sat., May 11, 7-9pm. this event will support the Mary • Spring Time & Babies Essential Oils, adults, on Wed., May 15, The Milners sing traditional Fest set Apr. 20 Mackbee Legacy Fund of Saint 6-8pm, $5 + $10 supply fee Irish, Irish-American, and mari- Trinity City Church, 1849 Paul Central High School Foun- • Introductory Vegetable Gardening, adults, on Tues., Apr. 23, 6:30- time songs solo and in unaccom- Marshall Ave., will hold their dation, established to support a 8pm, free panied harmony. Dan, a geogra- Easter Egg Hunt and Festival, Sat. scholarship to benefit students • Flowers for Pollinators, adults, Mon., May 13, 5:30-7:30pm, free phy professor and world traveler, Apr. 20 at 10am, rain or shine. exhibiting leadership, scholar- • Senior Gym Bowling, ongoing Fri., 9:30-11am, free grew up in a singing Irish family Come hunt for eggs and then ship and service during their time • Soo Bahk Do, ages 5-adult ongoing Thur., 5:30-6:30pm, $45/mo in Birmingham England, Bally- enjoy games, crafts, refreshments, at Central, and to support other ***Langford Park Helicopter Egg Drop, on Sat, Apr. 13 at 1pm, Free bunion, Ireland and Brooklyn, and more. Admission is free, and Foundation scholarships to ben- NY. His Smithsonian Folkways all are welcome. efit inspiring Central graduates. Tickets are $160 (plus fee). ration), paper grocery bags, and leased prisoners find housing CD, “Irish Pirates Ballads,” re- cash donations. Its location near- and jobs and return to society. ceived two Indie Award nomina- Registration can be done online at www.mackbee.com. est the church is at 1916 Univer- Please place in Crossing Home tions in 2011. Gardeners gathering sity Ave. W. Items and checks to shopping cart. Bonnie’s interest in sea songs Keystone Food Shelf can be left at • Union Gospel Mission needs was sparked by hearing shanties planned May 18 the church. Keystone Communi- bedding, pillows and clothing of sung at Mystic Seaport in Con- Jehovah collects Join Como Community Seed ty Services operates food shelves all sorts for all ages. Mark bags necticut and carried further by Library for its annual garden- and provides other services. “UGM.” Union Gospel Mission her friendship with the last work- items for several ers gathering on Sat., May 18, • Rezek House, in St. Paul’s helps the homeless by providing ing shantyman, Stan Hugill. She 11am-2pm at the Historic Como Midway, needs brooms, mops, meals, shelter, education, job is a member of the renowned, local charities Streetcar Station, 1224 Lexington cleansers, pots and pans, pil- training and recovery services. all-woman quartet, The John- Jehovah Lutheran Church, 1566 Pkwy. N. lows, can openers and the like. Please label “Union Gospel Mis- son Girls. Dan and Bonnie have Thomas St., is gathering food Trade seeds, plants, tools, Lutheran Social Services runs the sion.” toured extensively in Europe and items for low-income families and stories. Fold dreams into two-year transitional program • National Night Out in August North America. and household basics for home- seeds. Take your garden vertical. for homeless youth 16-21 years will feature a giveaway table for This concert of traditional less youth and just-released pris- Get one on one advice from a old. Residents of its ten effi- household, games, toys, and unaccompanied songs will also fea- oners. Ramsey County Master Gardener ciency units for singles and two good clothing at the church’s ture performances by local singers Leave items at the church Volunteer. See the latest in com- one-bedroom units for parenting annual event. These items can be Donation Center, through posting and more. youth must save 30 percent of dropped off in the church’s nurs- the inner doors to the left at This is a free, family-friendly their income—a nest egg to help ery, the small room just beyond the Thomas St. entry. Drop off Kids Stuff Sale event, and everyone is welcome! them transition to independent the Donation Center alcove. items before or after worship living when they leave. Please scheduled Apr. 27 at 10:15am Sundays or call the label your gift for Rezek House. Falcon Heights Elementary Kids Fundraising Gala church at 651-644-1421 to set up • Crossing Home needs bedding, State Fair swine barn Stuff Sale will be held Sat., Apr. another time. Donation forms pillows, household items, large- 27, 8:30am-12:30pm at the planned for Mackbee for tax purposes are available. size men’s jeans, backpacks and gets a new name school, 1393 Garden Ave. W., Here are the needs of the or- similar items. The group, based After 26 years, the 2018-19 The Minnesota State Fair and Falcon Heights. You will find ganizations receiving items: in Richfield, has an office at Je- school year is Principal Mary State Fair Foundation have gently used kids clothing, toys, • Keystone Food Shelf needs hovah Lutheran. It helps just-re- Mackbee’s last year at Central staple food items (not near expi- Continued on page 12 www.MonitorSaintPaul.com • Monitor • April 2019 Page 11 In Our Community Continued from page 11 Organist Chelsea Chen in concert May 7 CO•MOTION to open in Midway Sept. 2019 Acclaimed Organist Chelsea honored an innovator and Chen is coming to Hamline leader in the swine industry Church United Methodist, 1514 by officially naming the Fair’s Englewood Ave., on May 7, swine barn the Robert A. Chris- 7:30pm. There will be a free-will tensen Pavilion. donation, and the parking is free Recognizing the critical in the church parking lot. role that an improved and up- With playing described as dated swine facility at the State “stunning” and possessing “love- Fair would play in advancing ly lyrical grandeur” (Los Angeles the swine industry, Minnesota’s Times), Chelsea Chen has elec- own Christensen Farms recent- trified audiences throughout the ly made the lead gift to the State United States and Asia. Fair Foundation’s Swine Barn Chelsea Chen’s dynam- Improvement Project to honor ic playing has taken her to the the legacy of the late Bob Chris- far corners of the world. Her tensen. Christensen, a visionary solo concerts offer a unique A partnership between St. Paul Ballet and Element Boxing Gym master of the swine industry, was mix of traditional organ reper- Organist Chelsea Chen (Photo by has culminated into the creation of a first-of-its-kind movement an early adopter of technolo- toire along with piano/orchestral Lisa-Marie Mazzucco) arts and wellness center, CO•MOTION. They plan to open in Sept. gies to improve biosecurity and transcriptions and contemporary Turning movement into progress, CO•MOTION Center for herd health, contract production music. The Los Angeles Times Movement will be a movement arts, athletics and wellness collec- arrangements, and artificial in- has praised her “rare musicality” and “lovely lyrical grandeur,” and tive. Comprised of a boxing gym, dance studio, dojo, fitness cen- semination and genetic advance- a compositional style that is “charming” and “irresistible.” ter, and performance venue, it will stretch over 39,000 square feet ments. Praised for striving to A Fulbright scholar and graduate of Juilliard and Yale Univer- at 655 Fairview Ave. N. make improvements through- sity, she has performed to great acclaim at many important venues Stronger Together is the CO•MOTION mantra. They are moti- out the entire pork production including Singapore’s Esplanade, Hong Kong’s Cultural Centre, vated by an initiative to represent, promote and build community chain, he built one of the largest Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, and Los Angeles’ Disney Hall. She wellness; put simply, CO•MOTION was established to put bodies hog production companies in the currently serves as Artist-in-Residence at Emmanuel Presbyterian in motion and make the world a better place. U.S. and one of the largest fam- Church in Manhattan. Located in the Hamline Midway neighborhood off of Fairview ily-owned hog production com- Chen has recorded multiple CDs: “Reveries” (2011) at Bethel Ave., each of CO•MOTION’s unique movement spaces will be panies in the world. University, “Live at Heinz Chapel” at the 2005 Convention of the operated by an independent business owner and organizational Over the last three years, the American Institute of Organbuilders, “Eastern Treasures” with leader. Minnesota State Fair has invested violinist Lewis Wong in 2010, and “Live at Coral Ridge” in 2014. These owners have come together to form a community with in significant capital improve- Her compositions are available exclusively from Wayne Leupold shared values and a passion for movement. CO•MOTION is ded- ments to the swine facility which Editions, Inc. She performs regularly with cellist Joseph Lee. To- icated to serving, strengthening and growing a diverse, welcoming was built more than 80 years ago. gether they released an album entitled “Explorations for Cello and community, and will be a leader in the creative economy that in- Organ” in 2018. Learn more about her at chelseachen.com. spires through its collaborative business model. St. Paul’s Ballet’s Executive Director, Lori Gleason, and Found- Annual Frogtown er and Director of Element Boxing Gym, Dalton Outlaw met five School Day is May 8 May 5 at 2pm. Performances years ago when St. Paul Ballet began renting studio space from Garage Sale planned are at The O’Shaughnessy at the gym. Their shared values and vision quickly cultivated a part- Motorists be aware! Students St. Catherine University, 2004 nership. They now work together to break down barriers of both The Friendly Frog Events Com- from several schools in Hamline Randolph Ave. Tickets are $34 ballet and boxing, encourage diversity in their art forms, and use mittee announced its Frogtown Midway ride their bikes to school with discounts for students, fitness for good in the community. This fusion of Ballet, Boxing, Community Garage Sale to ben- daily. The second Wednesday in seniors, military, MPR, TPT and and Community quickly demanded more physical space. This up- efit seniors living in the Frogtown May is generally recognized as In- groups. Tickets can be purchased coming expansion will impact the community via a shared move- neighborhood. Each year, neigh- ternational Bike to School Day. online at theoshaughnessy.com ment space that values diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. bors pitch in to collect donated Several neighborhood schools or- or contact The O’Shaughnessy “We wanted to create an open, safe, inclusive and accepting items to sell in the sale, with all ganize group rides to school on Ticket Office at 651-690-6700. community space,” Gleason said. “CO•MOTION is a place for proceeds going to fund social ac- Bike to School Day, which means people of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds, allowing them space tivities for neighborhood seniors. longer bike trains than most and opportunity to move, grow and progress together.” The sale takes place Fri., May 3, days. Play scheduled at Outlaw added, “We accept that together we are stronger than 8am-5pm and Sat., May 4, 8am- Walking and biking to school we are apart. We are more alike than we are different. And when 3pm at a new location, 411 Blair enable students to incorporate Hamline University we come together in a place of understanding and energy, we all Ave. the regular physical activity they Hamline University’s Depart- succeed.” “The annual Frogtown Com- need each day to help them con- ment of Theatre and Dance is ex- munity garage sale is the major centrate in the classroom while cited to continue its 88th season fundraiser for the Friendly Frog nus Lutheran Church, 739 La- also forming healthy habits that with “Love and Information.” Events Committee, formerly Emotions Anonymous fond Ave. Michael Skillrud from can last a lifetime. Regular physic- In constellations of connec- known as the Frogtown Com- Thrivent Financial will present al activity helps children build tions—felt, attempted, missed, munity Events Committee,” said meets Wednesdays on Financial Issues for Older strong bones, muscles, and joints, celebrated, long overdue, bur- Lynn Byrne, a member of the Emotions Anonymous (EA) Adults. Chef Erik Hendrickson and maintain a healthy weight. geoning—“Love and Informa- committee. “All proceeds go back meets each Wednesday, 7pm, at will prepare a wonderful meal, Please help youngster develop tion” offers glimpses into inter- into the community” she added. the Hamline United Methodist blood pressure checks will be autonomy and bike riding skills actions that shape and define Some events made possible Church, 1514 Englewood Ave. provided, and new attendees are on May 8, and every day. our lives. The intersection of mo- are the Frogtown Adult Christ- Use the rear entrance and ring always welcome at our “Second mentous and mundane moments mas Party, the Senior Halloween the bell to gain admittance. The Tuesday” free-will donation lun- grouped together reveal who we Party, Frogtown National Night meeting is upstairs in Room 7. cheon events. Free QPR class are, and why we are, right now. Out, and the Frogtown Senior The meetings are open to Cards and Games Group “Love and Information,” Horseshoe League. anyone who is seeking to achieve meets the 1st and 3rd Wednes- scheduled Apr. 25 opens on Fri., Apr. 19 at 7:30pm All donations are welcome— and maintain emotional balance. days of the month from 1-3pm. and runs Apr. 20, 25, 26 and 27 especially kitchen items, books, QPR is a free, one-hour presenta- EA is not a religious group, and This new group will meet at at 7:30pm at Hamline Universi- clothes, small furniture, knick- tion sponsored by NAMI Minne- they welcome people of any reli- Hamline Church United Meth- ty’s Anne Simley Theatre, 1530 knacks, working appliances, toys, sota (National Alliance on Men- gious affiliation or no religious odist. Join us for cards, games, W. Taylor Ave. Tickets are $2 for puzzles, and monetary dona- tal Illness) that covers the three affiliation. There is no cost to and puzzles. Coffee and cookies Hamline students, $3 for ACTC tions. No computers, monitors, steps anyone can learn to help attend meetings. Only first names are provided. students and staff, $8 for adults TVs, or printers will be accepted. prevent suicide—Question, Per- are used, and everything said at a Gentle Exercise Class with and $5 for outside students and To schedule a donation pick- suade and Refer. Just like CPR, meeting is confidential. Joni will meet Tuesdays and seniors. up, or for more information, QPR is an emergency response Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm, through Reservations are recom- please call 651-488-9671, or 651- to someone in crisis and can save May 9. Specially designed for mended and can be made through 488-7390. lives. News from Hamline people with arthritis, but open The QPR class will be the Hamline University Theatre to all seniors, this exercise class is offered on Thur., Apr. 25, from Box Office at 651-523-2905 or via Midway Elders gentle and fun. 12-1pm, at NAMI Minnesota, e-mail at [email protected]. Rummage sale Jody’s Documentary Series will Knitting Group meets Mon- 1919 University Ave. W., in Suite days, 1-3pm, at Hamline Church 400. For more information or to show “Mad Hot Ballroom” on scheduled May 9-11 Wed., Apr. 24, 1pm at Hamline United Methodist, 1514 Engle- register call 651-645-2948 x198 Beginning drum class wood Ave. Hamline Midway Holy Childhood, 1435 Midway Midway Library, 1558 W. Min- or see “classes” at namimn.org. Elders provides the yarn and Pkwy., will hold a rummage nehaha. See how fourth and scheduled needles along with some light sale in Buchanan Hall on Thur.- fifth graders in the NYC pub- A class on hand drums for snacks. The group members Sat., May 9-11. Hours are Fri. lic schools learned to ballroom TU Dance plans beginners will take place at the work on projects, such as making 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, and dance and (gasp!) like it. It’s a Women’s Drum Center, 2242 shawls to be donated to a local Bag Day Sat., 9am-noon. Many candid, funny, startling film from performance in May University Ave. W., on Tue., Apr. hospice or blankets for a child treasures can be found including start to climactic finish. 16, 5:30-6:30pm. Instruments care center. New participants are clothing, housewares, CDs, vid- TU Dance, 2121 University Ave. The next Monthly Lun- will be provided, and the cost is always welcome. eos, books, furniture, plants, and W., celebrates its 15th Anniversary cheon of Hamline Midway El- $10. You can register online at Tai Chi with Kathy happens much more. Season with an evening of works ders is planned for Tues., May by legendary choreographers on www.womensdrumcenter.org. 14, 11:30am-1pm at St. Stepha- Mondays, 11:30am–12:30pm, International Bike to Fri.-Sat., May 3-4, 8pm and Sun., Continued on page 13

Page 12 April 2019 • Monitor • www.MonitorSaintPaul.com They’ll round out the night with author Alisa Roth, who will be In Our Community Neil Gunn and Gunnslingers. sharing stories from her book, Continued from page 12 Museum of the Moon to open at The Bell “Insane,” about how prisoners with mental illness are treated in through May 6. Everyone is wel- Parkinson’s group the criminal justice system. Sever- come to give Tai Chi a try! Tai Chi al guest speakers include St. Paul is a slow and gentle form of move- meets monthly Sergeant Jamie Sipes (Mental ment, that can help to increase A Parkinson’s Support Group Health Unit), Judge Nicole Starr overall strength and balance. meets every month on the (Ramsey County Mental Health Reading Buddies are still 3rd Friday at 1pm at Como Court), DOC Commissioner Paul wanted the first and third HealthPartners Clinic, 2500 Schnell, Hennepin County Sher- Wednesdays, 10:45-11:30am Como Ave. The next meeting iff David Hutchinson, and peo- at Hamline Elementary School, is Apr. 19. This is a fun group ple with personal experience and 1599 Englewood Ave. HME part- of patients and caregivers who stories. nership with Hamline Elementa- are interested in increasing their This conference was created ry School and the Reading Buddy understanding of Parkinson’s and by 32 Hamline University stu- Program. Third-grade students learning about ways to fight the dents in the course Mental Illness enjoy reading to neighborhood disease and optimize their quality in the Criminal Justice System. elders, so they’re hoping to recruit of life. The group is free and wel- even more older adults to par- comes new members. ticipate. No experience is neces- Time to sign up sary, just a desire to interact with children. And you don’t have to Como Cookie Run for CSA delivery attend every session, just come Now that spring has arrived, it when your schedule permits. The Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Ave., will showcase “Museum scheduled May 11 brings with it a reminder that For more information, please of the Moon,” by UK artist Luke Jerram, from May 21–June 9. Cookies, milk and a fun walk/ this region is home to dozens contact Laurel Collins of Hamline The installation is part of the Bell’s yearlong commemoration of run around the beautiful Como of Community Supported Ag- Midway Elders at 651-209-6542 the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing, “Year of Apol- Lake for a good cause on Sat., riculture (CSA) farms that pro- or [email protected]. lo: The Moon & Beyond.” The Bell’s installation also coincides May 11, 8-10am at Como Lake. vide regular deliveries of produce with the anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 10 mission that orbited and other locally raised food the Moon May 18-26, 1969, the “dress rehearsal” for the first 100% of the profits will go to HeroSearch and supporting local throughout the growing season. NAMI holds partner Moon landing. The Land Stewardship Project’s The seven-meter spherical sculpture of Earth’s Moon is a fu- charities. Cookies, milk, snacks, swag, 2019 Twin Cities, Minnesota and support group sion of NASA imagery, simulated moonlight and surround sound Western Wisconsin Region CSA composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award-winning bags, and prize drawings are in- NAMI Minnesota (National Alli­ Farm Directory is now available. composer Dan Jones. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each cluded in registration. Top prize ance on Mental Illness) spon- It provides detailed information centimeter of the internally lit sphere represents five kilometers of is a year of cookies. They are sors a support group specifically on 49 farms that deliver week- the lunar surface. also collecting donation items for partners or spouses of some- ly shares of produce, meat and “Museum of the Moon” will be suspended from the ceiling in for youth at the race and some one who lives with a mental ill- more to locations in the region. the Bell Museum’s Horizon Hall and have only a few feet between nonprofits represented on Hero- ness. The Partners and Spouses Community-supported agri- it and the floor. The museum will host a series of special events to Search.org will be there. Support Group meets on the 2nd culture is an arrangement where- get a close look at the artwork, which will technically be on view Discounts for groups and and 4th Tuesday of each month at by consumers buy shares in a day and night thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows that flank the based on the choice of swag. 6:30pm, at Falcon Heights United farming operation on an annual north and south ends of the museum’s large lobby. Cost is $35 but as low as $15 for Church of Christ, 1795 Holton basis. In return, the farmers pro- “Museum of the Moon” has drawn crowds in Iceland, China, kids, $20 with early bird and all St. For more information, call vide regular deliveries of sustain- Australia, Europe and the UK. As the stunning, internally lit sculp- discounts. See more information Melissa at 651-354-0825 or Sara ably raised food throughout the ture travels the world, Jerram’s interpretation of the Moon has online at runsignup.com/Race/ at 763-350-6502. MN/SaintPaul/CookieFun5K. growing season (approximate- brought that moonlit inspiration a wide audience. ly June to October). The list is available free of charge online at La Leche League 7, 7-8:30pm. Enjoy a presenta- Fridays, noon-2pm, and Smallest Museum landstewardshipproject.org/stew- tion by historian Charles C. Saturdays, 11:30am-12:30pm. ardshipfood/csa. meets May 14 Mann, with audience Q&A and The clinics are for all tablets and receives $5000 The monthly meeting of the La book signing to follow. New smartphones. Bring your ques- The Smallest Museum in St Interact plans Leche League will next be held York Times bestselling historian tions and, problems, and con- Paul, 2399 University Ave. W., on Tues., May 14, 7-8:45pm at Charles C. Mann is perhaps best cerns. has received a $5,000 award fundraiser for June 13 Hamline Church United Meth- known for his ground-breaking from the Metropolitan Regional odist, 1514 Englewood Ave. “1491: New Revelations of the Arts Council. The grant is to be Interact Center for the Visual The meeting is for pregnant Americas Before Columbus,” and Woodland walk used six exhibits at the Smallest and Performing Arts, 1860 and nursing mothers to discuss his meticulously researched fol- Museum in St. Paul, a 3ft x 2ft Minnehaha Ave. W., will hold breastfeeding and related topics low-up, “1493: Uncovering the scheduled Apr. 26 micro museum, housed in a vin- their annual fundraiser, “Spring such as parenting, pregnancy, and New World Columbus Created.“ A “Spring Flower Nature Survey tage fire-hose cabinet outside Fl!ng with Kevin Kling,” on Thur., weaning. Babies and support per- Changing gears, his newest book, Walk – Documenting species in Workhorse Coffee Bar. Exhibits June 13, 6-9pm at the Calhoun sons are welcome. Entrance is on “The Wizard and the Prophet,” Como Woodland,” is planned for will be presented from July to Beach Club. Watch for more the south side of the building, tells the remarkable story of two Apr. 26, 5-6:30pm at the Como December of 2019. details about tickets and reserva- just off parking lot that is on the influential yet little-known twen- Woodland Outdoor Classroom, tions in the May issue. north side of Minnehaha Ave. tieth-century scientists who laid 1221 Wynne Ave. the groundwork for the modern This free informal walk and Annual Garage Sale environmentalism movement. In wildflower survey will be led by St. Andrew’s Family support group a rave review, Sierra called it “an Meghan Manhatton, a Natural scheduled May 9-11 elegantly written, devoted testi- declared eligible for Resources Specialist with an in- Shop and support YMCA Camps meets monthly monial to the art of the possi- depth knowledge of Minneso- ble.” It will be released in paper- Widjiwagan and du Nord at the National Register of NAMI Minnesota (National ta’s native plants and the Como annual Garage Sale at the Minne- back on Apr. 16. Woodland Outdoor Classroom. Alliance on Mental Illness) spon- The Merriam Park Book sota State Fairgrounds Merchan- Historic Places sors free support groups for fam- The subject of the first walk dise Mart building on Thur.-Sat., Club meets Mon., Apr. 22, 6:30- in this six-part series is Spring On Mar. 21, the National Regis- ilies and friends of individuals 7:30pm. The title they will dis- May 9-11. This free admission living with a mental illness. Led Ephemerals, which are those ter Historian at the Minnesota cuss is “Hidden Figures” by event is open from 9am-7:30pm State Historic Preservation Of- by trained facilitators who also early wildflowers that spring to on Thur. and Fri., and 8am-4pm Margo Lee Shetterly. life before the trees leaf out and fice (SHPO), Denis P. Gardner, have a family member with men- There are Family Storytimes on Sat. with Saturday Bag Sale. tal illness, the support groups are soon gone before summer. informed Friends of Warrendale at the library on Fridays, 10:30- More than 250 families con- and Save Historic St. Andrews, help families develop better The event is hosted by the tribute good quality clothing for 11am. Preschoolers, toddlers, and Como Woodland Advisory LLC that his office had complet- coping skills and find strength babies are welcome. all ages, sporting and camping through sharing their experien- Committee. RSVP to committee ed its review of the property eval- Board at the Library will be equipment, household items, uation of St. Andrew’s, and de- ces. A family support group meets chairperson at teri.heyer@gmail. toys, books, antiques, etc. All pro- held Wednesdays, 2-4:30pm. Join com. termined that the former church, at the Wilder Foundation, 451 others for board games such as ceeds fund Camper Scholarship Lexington Pkwy., on the fourth and current Aula, was eligible for Apples to Apples Jr., Clue, Chess, Endowment. For more informa- listing on the National Register Monday of the month from 6:30- Checkers, and more. Or, bring tion, call 651-645-6605. 8pm. There is free parking in Celtic Junction of Historic Places. your own board games. Gardner reported that it was the ramp. For information, call “You Can Make It!” takes Jennifer at 507-254-5524. celebrates 10 years eligible for its architecture under place at the library on Mondays, Law conference at Criterion C. “It’s Romanesque It’s been ten years since Celtic 3-5pm, with hands-on crafts and Revival design is locally distinc- Junction Arts Center opened its activities for kids ages 7 to 11. HU is sold out tive when contrasted with other Events planned at doors and that means it’s time Open Lab for Writers meets Hamline University Center for churches employing the style. for a hooley! The free event is every Thursday, 10:30am-noon. Justice and Law is hosting a The complexity of the design is Merriam Park Library planned for Sat., May 4, 6-10pm, There is no instructor. This is an Criminalization of Mental Illness revealed in its many architectural at the Center, 836 Prior Ave. The Merriam Park Library, 1831 opportunity to meet, discuss, or Conference on April 26. The con- embellishments, several of which They’ll have light snacks, enter- Marshall Ave., is planning several work on whatever you’re writing. ference, with room for 450 peo- make for an unusual design vo- tainment, a special appearance events in the coming weeks. All styles welcome! ple, was sold out over a month cabulary.” It may also be eligible Club Book with Charles C. Tech Help Clinics are set from the Consul General of before its event date. Ireland, and plenty of good craic. Mann is planned for Tues., May for Thursdays, 11:30-12:30pm, The keynote of this event is Continued on page 14 www.MonitorSaintPaul.com • Monitor • April 2019 Page 13 In the largest program of its Drain.org. sel to its 1914 appearance and roundup for May. In Our Community kind in the nation, residents in installed it in its own building in Also available will be food Continued from page 13 the seven-county metro area and St. Paul’s Como Park in 2000. and beer from the neighbor- Rochester are invited to “adopt” Cafesjian’s Carousel hood. There’s a parking lot so under additional criterion for its a storm drain at www.Adopt-a- gotta put a food truck on it— architect, Charles A. Hausler, and Drain.org and commit to keep- seeks volunteers Reserve May 11 for Foxy Falafel wheels on in! And for its role as an important in- ing it clear of leaves, trash, and The historic and treasured mer- it’s the one day you can get a stitution in the neighborhood, other debris. ry-go-round which delighted rid- Hampden’s Mayfest brewski at the co-op—Urban which is Criterion A. Keeping storm drains clean ers for 75 years at the Minnesota Hampden Park Co-op, 928 Ray- Growler on tap! After review, SHPO made its and clear protects local lakes and State Fair will open on May 1 for mond Ave., invites everyone to Plus there will be games and determination: “In conclusion, if rivers. In addition to trash, road its 20th season in Como Park. “Mayfest – Its Annual Party With face painting for the kids, free a National Register nomination salt, and chemicals, leaves and Cafesjian’s Carousel is Plants!” on Sat., May 11, 11am– product samples from vendors, for St. Andrew’s Catholic Church grass clippings also threaten the gearing up to operate from 1pm , in their parking lot (rain in-store sales, and more! was presented to the State Historic health of our waters because or- May until October next door or shine). Hampden Park Co-op has Preservation Review Board the ganic matter feeds excess algae to the Marjorie McNeely Con- More than just a plant sale – celebrated spring with Mayfest SHPO believes that body would growth in lakes and rivers. servatory at Como Park. They Mayfest is an outdoor extravagan- for 30+ years, and they’ve recent- approve listing of the building in Participation is easy. After are looking for volunteers to za of music, food, beer, product ly updated their sales floor plus the National Register and vote to creating an account at www. assist with ride operations, samples, community partners, have been imaginatively expand- forward the nomination to the Adopt-a-Drain.org, residents ticket purchasing, and gift activities for the kiddos and, of ing the deli menu. Keeper of the National Register can claim one or more available shop sales. Volunteer shifts are course, plants galore. Everyone is General Manager Chuck in Washington, D.C. The Keeper storm drains in their neighbor- 3 to 4 hours every day (May 1 welcome at Hampden Park Co- Parsons says, “We want to make makes final determinations, and hood. They can even name their to Labor Day) and 3 hours on op’s annual festival. sure everyone gets an oppor- it is the SHPOs view that the drains. There are more than weekends (Labor Day—Hal- Available plants include tunity to see the transforma- Keeper’s Office would conclude 300,000 storm drains in the Twin loween) and volunteers work annuals, perennials, vegetables, tion of our store since win- that the church, at a minimum, Cities metro area, and each one two or more shifts a month. strawberries, herbs and baskets ter has subsided. We are also is eligible for National Register flows into a local waterway. New volunteers are always wel- from Glacial Ridge Growers looking forward to adding more listing for its architecture.” The Adopt-a-Drain program come and are encouraged to of Glenwood, MN. New this family-centric activities in addi- began in Saint Paul in 2014 with apply individually, in pairs, or year at the sale will be Pollina- tion to our Movies in the Park support from Hamline Univer- as groups. Training is provid- tor Paks: four collections each this summer (held in July and Adopt-A-Drain sity’s Center for Global Environ- ed for all positions. Parking is with a variety to attract specif- August at Hampden Park across mental Education, the City of free and available at or close to ic pollinators. Created in col- from the store). Look for more expands again Saint Paul and the Capitol Re- the Carousel. For information laboration with the Minneso- coming soon.” gion Watershed District. about volunteer opportunities, ta State Horticultural Society, Adopt-a-Drain, a program aimed To date, more than 3,000 at protecting area lakes, rivers please call 651-489-4628 or Glacial Ridge donates some residents in pilot cities have ad- e-mail ourfaircarousel@out- of the proceeds back to them. Submit your news and wetlands from pollution, has opted more than 5,000 storm look.com. Visit their website at (Plants are available at Hamp- If you are an organization locat- expanded to include the entire drains. In 2018, they prevented www.ourfaircarousel.org. den Park Co-op throughout ed in the Midway Como Monitor Twin Cities and Rochester. more than 35,562 pounds of de- Restored to its origin- May, while they last.) delivery area, you can submit “Adopting a neighborhood bris from washing down storm al design and now known as Music will include DJs your event, special program, or storm drain is an easy way for drains and into lakes and riv- Cafesjian’s Carousel, the popular from the terrific KFAI Com- noteworthy news to us for con- Minnesotans to improve our ers just by sweeping up around ride is owned and operated by munity Radio, where spinning sideration. Submit your item by local waterways, which are key storm drains. the nonprofit organization Our is interspersed with local, live email to editorial@deruyternel- to quality of life in the Land of For more info on how to Fair Carousel, Inc. Operational musicians. The sounds will be son.com. The deadline for the 10,000 Lakes,” said Jana Larson, adopt a drain or to become a expenses are met through ticket eclectic and lively with some- next issue is Mon., Apr. 29 for the Program Director for Adopt-A- supporting member, email the Drain, which is based at Hamline and gift sales. The nonprofit cit- thing for everyone! KFAI is also May 9 issue. program at adoptadrain@ham- izens’ group restored the carou- the co-op’s nonprofit register University. line.edu or visit www.Adopt-a- Classifieds Want ads must be received by the Monitor by April 29 for the May 9 issue. Call 651 645 7045 for more information. - - Monitor Your classified ad will also be automatically placed on the Monitor's website at www.MonitorSaintPaul.com Monitor Want Ads are $1 per word the areas of: Small Business, Wills will see the difference. Inside and with a $10 minimum. Send your and Trusts, Probate, Real Estate, PAINTING out. 651-635-9228. 11-19 remittance along with your ad to and Family. 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Page 14 April 2019 • Monitor • www.MonitorSaintPaul.com Prepare for opening day soccer game traffic and parking By JANE MCCLURE Take the bus or train, bike, walk or use a taxi or ride-share. Unless you have a reserved park- ing spot, don’t drive to Minne- sota United FC soccer games at Allianz Field. That’s the message from team and city officials as they make plans to move almost 20,000 people to and from the stadium on game days, starting with the opener Apr. 13. Basic travel, transit, and parking plans were released in March and presented to Union Park District Allianz Field has designated pick-up and drop-off points (designated in yellow) Council and Hamline Midway Co- for fans planning on taking Lyft, Uber or a taxi to games. Get dropped off curb- alition (HMC). There are approximately 400 bike racks located around the stadum—desig- side on your way into the stadium on gameday, with easy access to your gate no Team and city staff and traffic nated here in yellow. (Illustration provided) matter where you’re seated. (Illustration provided) study consultants say that the sta- dium traffic and parking plans are a work in progress, with changes possible as needed. But both dis- about traffic and spillover parking. have a parking space assigned, the 2,500 State Fair parking spaces age of shuttle bus and transit trict councils’ members and staff Concerns were raised about don’t drive to the stadium.” will not be available for MNUFC service usage, as Metropolitan said they’d like to have had more spillover parking in adjacent Minnesota United is commu- home games on Apr. 28, Aug. 14 or Council stated, “Additional po- neighborhood input and inclu- neighborhoods, motorists using nicating directly to ticket holders Aug. 17. tential capacity on the Green sion on stadium planning in gen- neighborhood streets to bypass about pre-purchasing parking spots Luis Pereira, planning director Line does not automatically eral, saying they were left out of University and Snelling, and the or using other ways to get to games. for the city’s Department of Plan- translate to usage.” major decisions. small size of the study area, which The stadium site has 400 parking ning and Economic Development City officials responded in “This has come up really is centered on the stadium site. spaces. Maureen Smith, senior vice (PED), said the 2016 Snelling Mid- 2016 that they made conser- quickly,” said HMC Community Some questioned why scrutiny of present for finance for Minnesota way Master Plan and an Alternative vative assumptions, given the Organizer Melissa Cortez. She and traffic and travel impacts weren’t United, said that the team is presell- Urban Areawide Analysis (AUAR) lack of off-street parking on others at the HMC meeting criti- looked at to the north and south. ing parking. study were used to plan for trans- and near the site, and indicated cized the city and soccer team’s lack City staff comments that changes Parking in the Midway Cen- portation needs. Those provided a they believe traffic, transit use of communication and collabora- can be made didn’t mollify some ter block is for team staff and VIPs. starting point for further work with and parking can be “effective- tion on planning. That has forced HMC Board members. Parking is also being presold at experts including staff from sever- ly managed.” City officials did neighbors to be in reacting mode, Other issues raised by the Spruce Tree Center ($40 per game) al city departments, the consulting more planning as the AUAR and not working together. “I think Planning Commission committee and HealthEast facilities (sea- firm Strgar Roscoe Fausch, the Ram- recommended, which is where there’s been a lot of missed oppor- include a need to expand on the son-long parking packages at $20 sey County Department of Public the current recommendations tunities … it feels like this is just 400 bike rack spaces on-site, and to per game) near the stadium, with Works, Metro Transit, Metropolitan stem from. happening to us.” work with adjacent property own- about 1,200 spaces there. Council, Minnesota Department The modal split for game Board members said that while ers on parking. On Mar. 24, some Metro Transit will also operate of Transportation and the Federal days is estimated to be 38.5 per- they appreciated hearing the plans, stadium visitors parked at nearby buses to and from the Minnesota Highway Administration. Experi- cent of fans using transit, with they’d have liked more notice and Midway Marketplace. That will re- State Fair, where there will be about ence with game days at Xcel Energy 23 percent walking, biking or more time to share ideas. quire the property and business 2,500 parking spaces available. (Re- Center, TCF Bank Stadium at the taking taxis and rideshares. Off- City and team officials said owners there to police their park- portedly 15-game packages for this University of Minnesota and US site shuttles will bring in anoth- they’d like more of a partnership ing. location will be available for $180.) Bank Stadium in Minneapolis were er 22.5 percent, with 11 percent with the neighborhoods and would The fairgrounds parking is the only also drawn on to make plans. of game attendees using private do better. The game day experience place where pregame tailgating is City officials are now seeking parking and another 5 percent The St. Paul Planning Com- The key message is plan ahead. allowed. Buses will travel on other feedback to make further changes, using on-site parking. mission’s Transportation Commit- “We don’t want you to drive by routes, not yet finalized, to get to with the public able to weigh in Some streets around the tee also reviewed the plans Mar. 25, yourself, and it’s going to be a and from the stadium. at www.stpaul.gov/departments/ stadium and Midway Center su- the day after a stadium preseason miserable experience if you do,” Downtown parking ramps will planning-economic-development/ perblock of Pascal St. and St. An- event drew enthusiastic crowds and said St. Paul Police Commander also be promoted as an option. allianz-field/allianz-field-transpor- thony, Snelling and University some neighborhood complaints Kurtis Hallstrom. “If you don’t Due to scheduling conflicts, tation-feedback. avenues will have limited access “Having that ongoing public on game days. Pascal between input is really important to us,” University and St. Anthony will Pereira said. Plans are being made be local traffic only, for access not just for soccer game attendees to businesses and homes. One- but for residents, business owners lane restrictions will be in place and institutional groups concerned on St. Anthony between Pascal about access to their properties. An- and Hamline avenues and on other focus is business licensing, University from Fry St. to Pascal including vendors and people wish- Ave. Spruce Tree Dr., which is an ing to lease out their parking lots. anticipated transit rider route to The city is already hearing concerns and from the westbound Green that some neighbors will want to Line platform, will have restricted sell their yard space for parking, access. Pickup and drop-off space which isn’t allowed in the neigh- for shuttles, taxis, and rideshare borhoods by the stadium. vehicles will be on St. Anthony One huge focus is education. west of Pascal. “Fans from outside of our area may St. Paul and Metro Transit not know our street system. That’s police will be stationed at inter- going to be a critical thing for us,” sections around the stadium to said Pereira. Education includes in- manage traffic control, safety, formation to soccer game attendees and the flow of transit riders. about how to get there. David Hanson, Metro Tran- sit’s assistant field director for Red flags raised operations, said the Green Line The 2016 AUAR raised several light rail and A Line rapid buses red flags about stadium parking will be the workhouses for sta- demand, and transit and travel dium arrivals. Metro Transit will congestion. Metropolitan Coun- have staff out on and near rail cil questioned the assumptions and bus platforms to provide di- used to determine “mode split” rections. Extra trains and buses for travel to the site, or how it will run to get people to and was determined the number of from the stadium, with a goal of people who would drive, take having everyone cleared out one transit or shuttle buses, walk or hour after a game ends. bike. “Those assumptions appear A three-car train can hold 600 to be tilted heavily to make the people, and an articulated bus can case that few if any roadway im- hold 100. The train platforms can provements are needed from this hold three times the train capacity, massive traffic generator,” the for waiting passengers. 2016 council letter stated. “We haul masses efficiently,” Red flags were raised about said Hanson. “No one can do it the estimated high percent- better than us.” www.MonitorSaintPaul.com • Monitor • April 2019 Page 15 as ‘bad’ news,” said Woulfe. There New owner for the also was a constant dialogue about Monitor what role the neighborhood news- paper had, and how it differed Continued from page 1 from the daily newspapers. “Despite the different neigh- (teamyarn.blogspot.com), a small borhoods we serve with the two non-profit dedicated to making newspapers, the value of bringing and donating hats, shawls, and lap- community stakeholders together ghans to those battling cancer and and providing a forum for com- other serious illnesses. munity discussion has remained the constant over the years,” stated Forum for Woulfe. “It remains as important community discussion now more than ever!” Christensen and longtime staff member Denis Woulfe, along with Think print is dead? the writers and photographers Christensen agrees that it is more who contribute to the paper, are important now than ever, and will looking forward to what the future be recruiting various people from holds for the Monitor and Messen- each neighborhood to serve on an ger newspapers. advisory board that will share story “I think what excites me ideas and tie each story closer into about this next chapter is work- the fabric of the neighborhood. ing to re-engage the newspapers “At the Monitor and Messen- with the communities that we ger, we are here to tell the stories serve,” observed Woulfe, who of our neighborhoods,” she stated. started as an intern at the Monitor “We want to be reader-centric and while he attended Hamline Uni- make our content—both ads and versity 40 years ago. The team of writers and sales staff will continue working under new owner Tesha M. Christensen. Left to right: (writers articles—engaging and applicable. “The world has changed since and photographers) Jan Wilms, Jill Boogren, Stephanie Fox, Margie Oloughlin, (sales) Lynn Santacaterina and Denis Print is evolving, and we’re look- each of the newspapers was found- Woulfe. Not pictured writer Jane McClure and sports columnis Matthew Davis. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) ing ahead in innovative and creative ed, but the basic needs of our read- ways. More people are reading than ers are largely the same. I think they ever before in the history of hu- value the work and the role of the mankind, and we want to ensure currently a board member at ALLY “We dealt with many chal- Messenger and the Monitor, and our Over the years, Woulfe has that local residents are reading their People Solutions in the Midway lenges over the years, but one, in challenge now is to find out how served in many different roles at community newspaper because it is which just merged with Communi- particular, was the discussion over to heighten that engagement and the neighborhood newspapers, in- ‘News for You.’ ty Involvement Programs (CIP) of the role of a neighborhood news- fulfill that special contract between cluding the editor, typesetter, man- “Think print is dead? Minneapolis. He is also a member paper and the balance between re- our readers and the newspapers aging editor, advertising manager, Think again.” that enhances and enriches the and more. For the past few years, of the Alumni Annual Fund Board porting what some readers saw as communities that we serve.” he’s been busy selling ads, and is for Hamline University. ‘good’ news and what others saw

Forty-seven years ago we moved to this community as young and somewhat apprehensive students at Hamline University. Little did we know what was in store, or what this neighborhood would grow to mean to us. It has been a great adventure, filled with the inevitable ups and downs of running a business in an ever-changing industry. Thank you for sharing the journey. – Calvin deRuyter and Tim Nelson, Publishers, Midway Como Monitor

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