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June 2019 Vol. 44 No. 11 www.MonitorSaintPaul.com 21,000 Circulation • THANK YOU, MARY MACKBEE Central High School principal retires after 26 years of service

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN lence defined Mackbee’s long ca- The International Baccalaureate The sixth period bell rang at reer as an educator. It could be said and Quest Programs were just get- Central High School on Friday, that the secret to her success was ting started and, while those en- May 24, 2019, and the auditori- convincing students they could be riched programs were excellent, um doors opened for an afternoon successful, too. they were offered on a separate program. The guest of honor, retir- Principal Mackbee’s connec- floor of the school. We reorganized ing principal Mary Mackbee, was tion with St. Paul Public Schools the building so that teachers were ushered in. started when she graduated from grouped by departments – not Past and present students took Xavier University of Louisiana in programs. Contracts were also re- to the stage singing songs, sharing 1966, a historically black college structured so that every teacher stories, and saying thank you to in New Orleans. With her teach- taught a range of classes, and inter- the woman who had worked tire- ing degree in hand, she was quick- acted with students across all abili- lessly on their behalf since 1993. ly recruited by SPPS in an effort ty levels.” to bring more African American Central has a dedicated fan ‘TYPICAL STORY OF BLACK KIDS teachers to the district. Her first base, and its own foundation es- IN THE SOUTH’ job was at the now closed Mounds tablished almost two decades ago As a child growing up in the Park Junior High School on St. by a group of alumni. The goal of Seventh Ward of New Orleans, Paul’s East Side, where she taught the St. Paul Central High School Mackbee attended segregated pub- for 11 years. Foundation is to give back and to lic schools. She said, “Neither of The next 20 years brought give forward. The Foundation es- my parents had more than a sixth teaching jobs at the junior high tablished an annual scholarship grade education. I was the first of and high school levels in both of $3,000 in Mackbee’s name: the my siblings to go to college; that Minneapolis and St. Paul, a brief Mary Mackbee Legacy Scholarship just wasn’t something you took stint as a stay-at-home mom with is awarded each year to a student for granted back then. My brothers her first two children, and an ap- exhibiting strong qualities of lead- joined the military, and eventually pointment as director of secondary ership, academic excellence, and went to college on the GI Bill. education with SPPS. service. “It was a typical story of black Altogether, the St. Paul Cen- kids in the South. Our teachers re- BUILDING A SCHOOL UP tral High School Foundation ally pushed us to succeed against When Mackbee took the awarded $96,500 in various schol- the odds.” job of principal of Central High arships to 21 students this year. Mary Mackbee has retired as the principal of Central High School at age 75. She The desire to push herself School, she said, “The school said, “I always thought I would be a teacher, but over the years -- I realized I could (and her students ) toward excel- didn’t have the best reputation. Continued on page 7 be even more effective as an administrator.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin) St. Andrew’s teardown okayed by Council By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN playground noise. demolition being done by TCGIS [email protected] According to the District 10 “to destroy any hope that the In six weeks, the wrecking Como Community Council, in building lives on,” according to ball may hit Historic Saint An- normal circumstances, it takes internal school emails. drew’s Church, destroying the about six weeks to receive all the 92-year-old facility designed permits and approvals needed to MERA RESTRAINING ORDER by St. Paul’s first city architect, start demolition and construction. SHSA filed a suit in Ramsey Charles A. Hausler. The city council had origi- County on June 3 under the Min- Last year, property owner nally been slated to vote on the nesota Environmental Rights Act Twin Cities German Immer- issue on May 22, but then de- (MERA) seeking a temporary re- sion School announced its in- layed it so that representatives straining order and permanent tention to tear down the de- from the school and neighbor- injunction to ensure that the commissioned church build- hood group, Save Historic Saint 92-year-old structure will not be ing to construct a three-story, Andrews (SHSA), could meet torn down. 25,000-square-foot addition with with a mediator as encouraged MERA protects cultural and Christina Morrison with four-year-old twins Jack and Keira, learn about the pro- two gyms. by City Council President Amy historic resources from destruc- posed B Line along Lake/Marshall. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) On Wednesday, June 5, Brendmoen, who lives a few tion, and requires owners and 2019, the St. Paul City Council blocks from the school. developers to demonstrate that voted against designating Saint City-hired mediator Aimee there are no feasible alternatives Andrew’s Church as an Historic Gourlay did not think there was to demolition. The State Historic Faster transit coming to Marshall Preservation site, as recommend- enough time for the process and Preservation Office has said the By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN are moving less than half the ed by its own Historic Preserva- concluded in her report: “There church qualifies for listing on [email protected] time. tion Commission, on a 5-0 vote is little likelihood of a useful the National Register of Historic Travel down Marshall Ave./ And over 10,000 rides are with one recusal (Jane Prince, mediation at this point. A failed Places. Lake St. by bus is slow with taken on this route per day. East Side) and one absence (Kas- conflict intervention could make “We absolutely believe there stops on the Route 21 every For those people, things sim Busuri, East Side). things worse and could reduce the are alternatives other than dem- two blocks. are about to get faster. The council then approved potential for successful conflict olition here, and we need more During rush hour, buses Metro Transit plans to con- both the site plan and the three resolution in the future. At some time to explore them,” said SHSA slow to average speeds of only struct the region’s third bus variances requested by the school point there will be another oppor- President Teri Alberico, who lives eight miles per hour, and it’s rapid transit line on Lake St./ with conditions that seek to ad- tunity to resolve differences.” next door to the school. considered one of the slowest Marshall Ave. in 2022. dress impacts the school’s en- A City Pages article on May “We owe this to our future. transit corridors in the metro. rollment growth has on parking, 15 detailed behind-the-scenes, Once this structure is gone, it’s Red lights mean that buses Continued on page 2 traffic, pedestrian safety, and sabotage and a plan for partial gone forever.” Rebuild Repair Recycle Monitor Advertise in our new special section aimed at letting readers know about businesses and organizations that support greener living! Contact [email protected] or call 651-917-4183. Capitol Region Watershed District moves 1/20th of state lives ningly renovated building that nity Watershed Conversations meets the standards of the Lead- across St. Paul in May and early within this urban ership in Energy and Environ- June. Anna Eleria is division watershed district, one mental Design (LEED).” manager with CRWD’s depart- Their office building was ment of planning, projects and of 45 in Minnesota formerly occupied by MacQueen grants. Equipment, which serviced and At a meeting held at the Hal- repaired municipal machinery. lie Q. Brown Community Center, By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN she said, “Our watershed district Capitol Region Watershed POCKET PARK AND LEARNING is the most urban in the state, District (CRWD) has moved into CENTER and that provides some unique the Midway neighborhood at CRWD is one of 45 water- challenges. We cover 41 square 595 Aldine St. shed districts in the state of Min- miles, five lakes, and over 500 Administrator Mark Doneux miles of storm sewers – every Capitol Region Watershed District is now located at 595 Aldine Street. Its nesota. It is a special purpose said, “CRWD followed the City one of which drains into the Mis- neighborhood assets will soon include a pocket park for public use, and a water- unit of government whose staff of St. Paul’s Sustainable Building sissippi River. One twentieth of shed learning center. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin) members have agreed not to seal Policy, and the result is a stun- themselves off from the commu- the population of the state lives nity they serve. within our boundaries.” The new location is in the The Watershed Communi- heart of a residential neighbor- ty Conversations were a chance hood, and CRWD is making their for community members to help space accessible to the communi- CRWD draw their road map for ty in a number of ways. the next 10 years. For readers One of the community high- who weren’t able to attend but lights is a pocket park still under would still like to share their construction in the NE corner of thoughts, visit bit.lyCRWDsurvey. the property, which will combine Public comments will be taken natural and built environments until June 30, 2019. with interactive elements for 147 RAINGARDENS neighbors, visitors, and staff to Eleria said, “Our organiza- enjoy. tion is 20 years old, and we’ve CRWD is also creating a had many successes over the last community watershed learning two decades. CRWD often works center and will offer on-site edu- on infrastructure projects that cational opportunities to show- can’t be seen (like the rainwater case its work protecting, man- capture and re-use system at Alli- aging, and improving water re- anz Field), but we’re also helping sources in the watershed (which to beautify the neighborhood in includes Como Lake, Crosby ways that are very visible.” Lake, Loeb Lake, Lake McCar- Their Stewardship Grant rons, and the Mississippi River.) Program, which started in 2005, A gathering room at CRWD is one such example. Watershed is available for public meetings residents, schools, and business- between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The es are eligible to apply. Grantees room has a maximum capacity of receive a free site visit, as well as 94, and can be reserved by com- technical and financial support munity members and partner for installing a rain garden on organizations. Use of the space their property. includes access to a kitchenette, In the Hamline-Midway tables and chairs, a projector, and neighborhood alone, 147 raing- lectern with microphone. Call ardens have been designed and the main desk at 651-644-8888 installed since the program to inquire. began. A grand opening for CRWD HELP DRAW ROAD MAP is planned for later this summer. CRWD held four Commu-

Stewardship Grants help homeowners, businesses, schools, and community or- ganizations build projects that prevent stormwater pollution. Awards range from $300-$40,000 and applications are accepted year-round. Visit www.capitolre- gionwd.org to learn more. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

Page 2 June 2019 • Monitor • www.MonitorSaintPaul.com Will Route 21 remain? Did you know? Faster transit coming to Marshall Continued from page 1 Metro Transit is weighing >> The B Line is planned the pros and cons of keeping the underlying Route 21 when the B to be the fourth of several Line opens. planned BRT lines that will When the A Line opened in bring faster, frequent service 2016, Metro Transit continued to the region’s busiest transit to operate Route 64 in the same corridors. corridor as a less frequent local >> The region’s first arterial travel option. A similar approach BRT line, the A Line, opened was taken Route 16, which pro- in 2016 and has boosted cor- vides local service alongside the ridor ridership by about one Green Line Lightrail along Uni- third. versity Ave. With the B Line and E Line (Hennepin Avenue corridor), >> Construction on the C Metro Transit is considering fully Line, serving Minneapolis replacing the underlying local bus and Brooklyn Center, is un- service. derway. Service is scheduled Why? Well, as the A Line and to begin in 2019. Metro Transit is gathering input on B Line and whether it the Green Line have been success- >> The D Line, serving will completely replace Route 21 or just cut services down. ful in attracting riders, the local the Route 5 corridor from service on Routes 84 and 16 have Bloomington to Brooklyn With things in the plan- Metro Transit is looking at and weekends. declined, leading to service reduc- Center, is currently in design, ning stage now for the B Line, a and gathering input on, such Some of the biggest ques- tions. targeted for construction to series of open houses was held as queue jumps and a dedicat- tions, in addition to where to begin in 2020. in May, including one at South ed lane for buses, according to locate stations, are what route About Route 21 >>The E Line, serving the High School on Wednesday, project manager Cody Olson. the line should take in St. Paul. May 1, 2019 and another at the The dedicated lane would be There are several options plan- >> More than 10,000 average Route 6 corridor on Henne- weekday rides, second-highest Oxford Community Center on more challenging along Lake ners are looking at, including pin Avenue is in the corridor Metro transit route St. but easier to do on Mar- using University or Selby and study phase through 2019, Saturday, May 4. >> Third most productive local going all the way to downtown with construction targeted “There’s a lot of congestion shall, he observed. It could bus route in terms of number of and a lot of delay,” observed be ‘Buses Only’ during certain St. Paul. for 2023. passengers per hour of service Metro Transit Senior Planner times of the day and multi-use At the open houses, attend- >> The West Lake Street Sta- >> One of the routes on which Adam Smith. at other times. ees were asked to rate which customers most frequently experi- tion will be the western ter- “Anything that could im- Bus approach lanes at in- the following in terms of pri- minus of the B Line and will ence crowded buses prove our transit service is tersections could speed things ority: overall travel time, bus >> Carries up to 20% of people be built in coordination with something I’m interested in,” up for buses, as well. arriving at planned time, bus in vehicles in some palces while the Southwest LRT project. stated Brian Kimnes who lives SOME FOR, SOME AGAINST arrives as steady frequency, making up less than 2% of vehi- The B Line station will be in the Hamline-Midway neigh- Elizabeth Ellis lives at Fair- smooth ride - less starting and cles built on the West Lake Street borhood of St. Paul and works view and Taylor. She said that stopping, less delay in traffic >> Highest ridership between bridge and will have access to off Lake St. in the Longfellow she is “vehemently opposed” or stoplights, walking distance Hennepin Ave. and Hiawatha Ave. the LRT station via stairs and neighborhood of Minneapo- to the B Line. When she’s on a to bus stop, and amenities at >> Weekend and midday rider- elevator. lis. If the bus line was faster, bus route along the A Line, she stop. ship also make up an important >> The I35W and Lake Street it would make it much more is dismayed to see BRT buses Send comments to bline@ part of Route 21 ridership Station will provide a con- likely that he’d take the bus to pass her by rather than pick her metrotransit.org. >> Ridership has been declining. nection to the METRO Or- work instead of his car, he said. up as regular buses do. “This ~ Information from Metro Transit ange Line and the broad- If he goes to the Lyn-Lake designated only thing in the er 35W@94:Downtown to area now, he drives because the winter is awful,” Ellis said. Crosstown project includes bus is “excruciatingly slow,” "I love the bus. Need the a redesign of the freeway be- he stated. “It stops every block bus. Depend on the bus,” Ellis tween I-94 and 42nd Street. and it’s a painful experience. I remarked. >> An eastbound enhanced can drive there in 20 minutes Highland Park resident bus stop at Lake and Hi- or take the bus for 50.” Christina Morrison and her HOW IS IT FASTER? two four-year-old children, awatha was built in conjunc- The B Line would make the Jack and Keira, are looking for- tion with the construction trip about 20% faster. The sav- ward to the B Line and regular- of the South Minneapolis ings would come by stopping ly ride the A Line. Morrison is Regional Service Center in less often, allowing customers a Metro Transit employee. “We 2017, and will be used by the to board faster, and stopping at ride the bus everywhere,” she future B Line. The westbound fewer red lights. said. “I like the freedom. You station location will be im- With bus rapid transit, can go wherever you need to plemented in coordination buses make limited stops at go.” with this project. stations spaced farther apart, She appreciates that she >> A completed BRT network such as every 1/3 to 1/2 mile doesn’t need to lug around car would cover 100 miles and between stations instead of seats for the kids when they include 400 enhanced sta- very other block. ride the bus. “Kids ride for free tions, directly serving about Fares are collected at sta- so that’s a big incentive for us 20 percent of the region’s tions, just like light rail, in- to ride as a family,” Morrison residents and more than stead of on the bus. B line added. “They can wiggle and 230,000 jobs. buses run in general traffic look out the window.” >>BRT lines have the po- and stations are built on curb She believes that this area tential to see an estimated bump-outs to avoid delays of St. Paul will benefit from the 160,000 average weekday caused by merging back into more frequent service offered boardings by 2030, repre- traffic. by the B Line. WILL IT REPLACE ROUTE 21? senting about a third of total BRT lines also use transit signal priority, where buses The B line could potential- Residents and Metro Transit staff chat during an open house on May 4, bus ridership. “ask” traffic signals for early or ly fully replace the Route 21 2019 at the Oxford Community Center, giving input on things such as over- Learn more at metrotransit. extended green lights. bus and offer high frequency all travel time, bus frequency, bus stop amenities, and more. Send comments org/abrt. There are several options service all day and on nights to [email protected]. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) ~ Information from Metro Transit

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After a long, drawn-out Art winter has once again come to Coming up in the Midway a close, warmer weather is here. on June 29 is the Midway Public In Minnesota, we appreciate Building a Stronger Midway Art Festival. The festival will high- the summer and try to cram in light the diverse talents of Ham- as much outdoor activity as we line Midway neighborhood artists can – maybe to compensate for By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director through interactive public art. the long duration of being stuck After Labor Day, there’s still inside. But come these warm Feels like summer – find fun outdoors time to get in some nice weather. weather months, we take to the The Creative Enterprise Zone is outdoors. We garden. We golf. to the Midway, there’s the Little itary families in need. organized a bike ride between a hosting Chroma Zone – billed We ride our bike. We find patios Africa Festival Aug. 3-4 at Ham- The annual Selby Avenue few breweries. as Minnesota’s first and largest and eat and drink as many times line Park. Jazz Fest will take place Sept. 14 When the weather isn’t great? public mural & art festival Sept. outside as we can. If you’re looking for 4th of and feature free jazz, artist dis- For those rainy days, check 7-14. The festival will feature Looking for something to July plans, Saint Anthony Park plays and other family-themed out Sunday Funday at Can Can 10 large outdoor murals created do? You don’t have to drive “up continues its annual tradition activities. Wonderland, with specials on over eightdays by local and na- north” to find ways to enjoy the with a morning race, parade, and Tap rooms arcade games and food/beverag- tional artists. sun. There are plenty of things live music. The Midway is essentially es. Many breweries also feature Where to find out more? to do in or near the Midway, and Live music the brewery district in Saint Paul, inside events, including trivia Good resources include many of them are free. Here are a We are fortunate in Saint and many of the taprooms have nights and Dual Citizen even has our local district councils (the few coming up. Paul to have two big free music summer events. Yoga and a Pint Tot Time on Sundays. Hamline-Midway Coalition and Celebrating neighborhoods festivals – the Twin Cities Jazz is a popular brewery event, and Saints game Union Park District Council), Many summer celebrations Fest June 20-22 and the Lower- Midway breweries Lake Mon- They may not still be in the Visit Saint Paul and cultural as- in Saint Paul focus on the neigh- town Blues and Funk Fest July ster and Dual Citizen both fea- Midway, but a Saints game on a sociations like African Econom- borhood and community. In 19-20. Both events are run by the ture it regularly. Urban Growler sunny day is still hard to beat- ic Development Solutions/Little July, a Midway resident does not same organization – a local non- keeps its patio busy with events especially since CHS Field is fun Africa and the Asian Economic have to travel far to go to Rondo profit – and feature both local throughout the summer, includ- for all ages. My wife and I take Development Association. Days or Highland Fest. The Little and national acts. ing live music. Check out the our kids to at least one game a Between art, music, sports Mekong Night Market is an arts Another free music option website for more details, as well year. If you have kids and don’t and dining/drinks, there’s a lot to and culture-inspired event July 12 Thursdays in the summer is as Bang, Black Stack, Burning want to stay out too late, there do outdoors this summer. Many 6-7 inspired by night markets in Lowertown Sounds. Located in Brothers and The Lab. If you’re are a few day games on the cal- of the best things to do are free southeast Asia, and has become Mears Park, proceeds of beer looking for an outdoor activity endar and their Sunday games and don’t require you to leave a very well attended attraction. sales go to Beyond the Yellow with exercise and fun, a couple begin at 5 p.m. the neighborhood! For those wanting to stick closer Ribbon, a nonprofit helping mil- years ago the Midway Chamber

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Page 4 June 2019 • Monitor • www.MonitorSaintPaul.com MISCO awarded city funding The site at 1433 University was occupied for decades by var- A long-vacant University Av- ious manufacturers and retail- enue lot could be redeveloped in ers, housed in a two-story brick the future, if funding is obtained Development Roundup and block building. For much of from Metropolitan Council. its history it housed auto-relat- In May the St. Paul City By JANE MCCLURE ed businesses. The building was Council approved a Metropolitan damaged by fire years ago and Council funding application for was torn down. 1433 University Ave. It is one of Mixed-use, multi-family projects are moving ahead How it should be redevel- two city sites in contention for oped has been a question for Metropolitan Council Tax Base some time. In 2010 its site was Revitalization Seeding Equitable use the funds to determine the under the Livable Communities tion or job growth and/or create used by photographer Wing Environmental Development extent of any pollution cleanup grants program. Other fund- or preserve affordable housing. Yung Huie to display his photos, Grants. The other application needed there. The public fund- ed projects focus specifically on Seeding Equitable Environmen- as part of the University Avenue was for a site on the city’s east ing can be used to determine the transit-oriented development. tal Development or SEED grants Project. The public art project Side. scope and severity of contamina- Part of Livable Communi- are intended for applicants with featured hundreds of photos pro- Results of the application tion and development a clean- ties, Tax Base Revitalization Ac- sites within or directly adjacent jected onto the adjacent building will be known later this year. The up plan and/or to assist with the count or TBRA funding helps to an area of concentrated pover- at night. St. Paul applications will vie with cost of implementing a complet- areas that have lost commercial/ ty that show potential for future The site has been a parking requests from around the region, ed cleanup plan. industrial activity ready and job growth or housing develop- lot in recent years. It has drawn and go through a ranking and For several years Metropoli- available for economic rede- ment but do not have a specific neighborhood complaints from review process. Cities make the tan Council has provided a wide velopment. The grants provide redevelopment project yet. The time to time for tall grass and applications on behalf of devel- range of grants to help redevelop funds for environmental site in- sites are or are perceived to be weeds, and for the condition of opers and property owners. urban and suburban sites. Sever- vestigation and cleanup for re- contaminated, according to the a wrought iron fence that has re- If the grant is obtained, the al University area projects have developments that enhance the council. 1433 University is one peatedly been damaged. current or future lot owner could received the funding, with some city tax base, promote job reten- of those sites.

By JANE MCCLURE Monitor In A Minute Organized collection fight goes on St. Paul’s organized trash col- lection system must be put to a vote, Ramsey County District Court Judge Leonardo Castro ruled May 30. That’s a big win for the group St. Paul Trash. Three of its members sued the city earli- er this year to put the residential trash collection system to force a ballot question. The ruling orders the city to honor the petition and place the trash collection question on the Nov. 5 ballot, or go to a special election. It also orders that orga- nized collection be suspended as Two Roy St. houses (at 400 and 396 N. Roy St.) will be torn down to make way for parking to replace those being lost at Bremer Bank. A new of June 30. six-story, 152-apartment mixed used development will break ground soon at the Bremer site. (Photos by Tesha M. Christensen) Castro’s memorandum at- tached to his ruling scolded the appeal and could seek an injunc- City licensing officials held will be offered. a required front yard. The mini- city for not following its own city tion blocking the June 30 orga- a legislative hearing earlier this 755 N. Prior is a former can- mum front yard setback is 23 feet charter procedures. “This court nized collection suspension date. spring after neighbors raised ning factory complex with several nine inches. A setback of 4.7 feet has already established that the Foes of organized collection and concerns. Hamline Midway Co- successful businesses. Neighbors is proposed, for a variance of 19 referendum supports an import- their attorney Gregory Joseph alition recommended waiving a to the east have raised concerns feet two inches. The second vari- ant public purpose because it en- said they anticipate an appeal. 45-day notification period for the about spillover parking. A repre- ance is for a size yard setback. A sures that the constitution of St. But the St. Paul Trash group sa- licenses. sentative of building ownership minimum of nine feet is required, Paul is being a followed and pro- vored its victory, with a toast May City licensing staff asked for said the owners are using signage a setback of 4 feet seven inches is tects voter rights,” Castro wrote. 30 at Tin Cup’s on Rice Street. conditions on the 1567 Univer- to direct patrons and have a lon- proposed, and a variance of four But Mayor Melvin Carter “This is a win not only for sity licenses, including a video ger-term plan to build a multi- feet three inches is needed. said the city will appeal, and that the people of Saint Paul, but also surveillance camera and lighting tenant parking structure. Also in The houses are at 400 and organized collection will con- for the voters in charter cities placement plan, daily inspection the works is a plan for an area 396 N. Roy St. Both are owned by tinue. The city could wind up across Minnesota,” said Joseph. and clean-up around the proper- shuttle bus and off-site employee the church and have been used dipping into budget reserves to He represents plaintiffs Rob- ty and work with police on video parking, especially for Can-Can to house people with ties to the support the program, at a cost of ert Clark, Peter Butler and Ann and lighting plans. Wonderland and Black Stack church over the years. about $13 million. Dolan. They sued the city in Feb- The businesses Tolchiner has Brewery. The church has a handful of Haulers have asked proper- ruary. purchased were long known as parking spaces along the Fry-Snel- ty owners to wait and see what Last year organized collec- Hot Rod’s and Christensen’s. He Houses make way for parking ling Ave. alley. It has used parking happens. Robert Stewart, whose tion foes collected 6,469 signa- is upgrading both businesses. Two Roy Street houses will be spaces at nearby Bremer Bank for family owns Highland Sanita- tures asking that residents be al- 1553 University is now Gibson’s. torn down to make way for park- several years. The Pitch, a six-sto- tion, said that haulers have been lowed to vote on the ordinance. One neighbor appeared at ing, as a result of a St. Paul Board ry, 152-apartment mixed-use de- overwhelmed with calls since the But the City Council used legal the legislative hearing and while of Zoning Appeals (BZA) decision velopment planned by Welling- ruling was announced. arguments to reject the petition, expressing support for the new May 20. The board approved vari- ton Management, won Planning Stewart posted on social including contractual law and businesses, asked for additional ances needed for Central Baptist Commission approval this spring media, “Please don’t call to set state statues on organized collec- security as well as ways to address Church, 420 N. Roy St., despite and is poised to break ground up service just yet. None of the tion. potential spillover lighting and the objections of a neighbor who later this year. haulers in St. Paul will be creat- noise issue. Tolchiner said he is doesn’t want to see the homes The loss of the Bremer spaces ing accounts until this has been Midway Saloon licenses set willing to work with neighbors torn down. prompted church leaders to look appealed by the city and is fi- One of the newest entertainment on any concerns. The BZA decision is final at parking options. At one point nalized with absolute certainty businesses to open near Allianz unless it is appealed to the City church members and Wellington and with the small haulers like Field won approval for needed Health club license OK’d Council within 10 days. Management looked at build- us, Pete’s or Gene’s getting hun- city licenses in May. Midway Sa- A Prior Avenue health club was The BZA vote was 5-0 in favor ing a shared parking structure on dreds of phone calls at this point loon, 1567 University Ave., was granted its needed licenses May 8 of the variances. “I understand the church property. Instead, the in time when we as businesses granted its licenses by the City by the St. Paul City Council. The the desire to not lose housing,” church will build its own parking don’t know exactly what is going Council May 8. owner of Strength Collective, 755 said BZA Member Joyce Maddox. lot, in part to meet the needs of to happen is difficult.” The business had been al- N. Prior Ave., Unit 235C, will “But there is also a need for park- elderly church members. “The city of St. Paul has re- lowed to operate under existing continue to work with neighbors ing.” One neighbor opposed the “The loss of the Bremer spac- ceived the ruling on the St. Paul licenses until a final decision was on parking concerns. demolition of homes, saying that es, especially on Sunday morn- trash lawsuit and is assessing the made. The licenses are for on-sale Club owner Jenny Halstead housing should be preserved. He ings, is going to be a hardship impact it has for the city, and liquor, Sunday on-sale liquor, 2 went before a legislative hearing also said that the loss of housing for us,” said Joel Lawrence, senior its residents,” said City Attorney a.m. closing, entertainment and officer earlier this spring. She is would negatively affect area prop- pastor at Central Baptist Church. Lyndsey Olson in a statement. gambling/pulltabs. a longtime personal trainer and erty values. He said the church needs parking She also cited potential impacts David Tolchiner owns both will own and operative Strength The 43-space parking lot throughout the week, but demand on taxpayers. “We will continue 1553 and 1567 University, two Collective as a co-working gym planned south of the church is heaviest on Sundays. to work with the consortium to longtime neighborhood bars. for personal trainers. Trainers needs two variances. The proper- City staff and Union Park ensure trash service continues for 1553 has already been through a will all be certified and know ties are zoned for residential use. District Council recommended our 70,000 households.” city review and approval process. CPR. Consistent business hours Off-street parking isn’t allowed in approval of the variances. The city has until June 30 to www.MonitorSaintPaul.com • Monitor • June 2019 Page 5 International Institute of Minnesota celebrates 100th birthday “Immigrants create a lot of jobs here: they can be everything who have shaped Minnesota into health care industry that hire an acre was recently purchased a strong multicultural state. The our graduates. Immigrants today from the Minnesota State Fair, from entrepreneurs to engineers to laborers. Our graduates panels are a reflection of the im- speak better English than those making the westward expansion migration story in Minnesota, and who came in previous decades. possible. make excellent employees.” ~ Jane Graupman show who has come here since They have more education, and Graupman said, “Early on 1919. The exhibit is free and open are able to integrate more easily in the visioning process, we start- to the public during Landmark into American culture.” ed asking our clients, ‘Should we By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Center hours. The Festival of Nations has move?’ They resoundingly said, When the International Insti- Graupman explained, “While been the Institute’s most visible ‘No!’ We love this neighborhood. tute of Minnesota started serving we have much to celebrate, there event in the Twin Cities for 87 Everyone feels safe here, and even the local immigrant population are also reasons for concern. The years. The annual event is held the though we’re not on the LRT, we’re in 1919, World War I had just federal refugee resettlement pro- first weekend of May, and just con- on a great bus line and it feels very ended – and immigration pat- gram is at an all-time low right cluded for this year. It draws tens accessible.” terns looked very different than now. Every year, the American of thousands of visitors to the Riv- Graupman explained, “Our they do today. president makes a declaration of erCentre to celebrate the rich cul- $5.5 million capital request is The Institute’s executive direc- how many refugees can enter the tural diversity of Minnesota. part of this session’s House om- tor Jane Graupman said, “Where US during the federal fiscal year. Graupman said, “We wel- nibus bill, where a lot of funding people come from has changed We believe that the low ceiling for come new immigrant groups to requests are bundled together. If over the years, but their desire incoming refugees in the current participate every year to reflect our our request for state funding isn’t for opportunity, education, jobs, administration is very short sight- changing community. We’ve kept met this year, we’re hopeful that freedom, and safety have not ed, and will impact our future it going for so long because we it will be in 2020. During a recent changed. We remain committed economy in America.” include everyone. This year there capital investment hearing, one to our original mission of helping Although the refugee count were nearly 100 ethnic groups of the representatives did some immigrants and refugees achieve is down, the number of immi- represented.” quick math and said, ‘You’ll pay full membership in American life.” grants arriving in Minnesota is As the Institute’s program- back the state in three years with Jane Graupman, executive director The Institute has partnered up – resulting in increased de- ming and events keep expanding, all of the new tax-paying employ- of the International Institute of Min- with Ramsey County Historical mand for the Institute’s services, it’s also time for their building to ees you’ll create.’” nesota, said, “We’re really excited to Society to present an exhibition especially in the area of work- grow; they’ve had the same ad- The Institute is located at raise our profile in the neighborhood called Unity without Uniformity: force development. Graupman dress for nearly 50 years. The Insti- 1694 Como Ave., just west of with our building renovation and ex- Celebrating 100 Years of the Inter- said, “Immigrants create a lot of tute has raised $4,000,000 in pri- Snelling Ave.. Hours are Monday pansion. We’re grateful to be part of a national Institute of Minnesota. jobs here: they can be everything vate donations toward their capital to Friday from 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m., community that supports immigrants On view at Landmark Center in from entrepreneurs to engineers campaign goal of $11,000,000. some evenings when classes are and refugees, and wants Minnesota downtown St. Paul until Dec. 20, to laborers. Our graduates make They plan to renovate their in session, and Saturdays by ap- to be a welcoming place.” (Photo by 2019, the exhibit celebrates the excellent employees. There are existing building and add a pointment. Margie O’Loughlin) communities of new Americans currently 100+ employers in the 17,000-square-foot addition. Half Affordable housing, mixed use building coming to Lexington Parkway site

is scarce, many at the meeting Alatus would like to build about the southwest corner of Lexing- Larger discussion considers how and pushed for affordable housing, 250 units, in a mix of unit sizes. ton and University Ave. The site where to provide affordable housing in city and larger units that families can The price point of that housing is was home to the St. Paul Saints occupy. still being discussed. ballpark, but was redeveloped as Currently city officials face Alatus has 15 years’ develop- a strip mall more than 50 years By JANE McCLURE University intersection, won limits on when they can demand ment experience, mostly in the ago. High-profile battles were Mixed-use redevelopment needed city approvals this spring. that a developer add affordable Twin Cities. Its recent projects waged over redevelopment in is eyed for a long-vacant Lexing- At two community meetings housing. Affordability is most range from market-rate to afford- the 1990s. Neighborhood groups ton Parkway property, with first- this spring, the cost of new hous- often tied to different types of able housing, including apart- called for a dense, mixed-use floor retail and up to five stories ing has been debated. Union public subsidy. ments in New Hope and 63 new urban village. City officials saw of apartments. Discussions are Park District Council’s land use St. Paul doesn’t have inclu- affordable single-family homes the site as being ideal for big-box underway involving residents in committee hosted the meeting. sionary zoning or inclusionary in North Minneapolis. The com- retail. It since has been redevel- four planning districts – Ham- The district council is among housing, which refers to plan- pany has also rehabilitated about oped with an Aldi grocery store, line-Midway, Union Park, Frog- several councils around St. Paul ning ordinances that require a 500 homes throughout the Twin TCF Bank, Wilder headquarters town and Summit-University. starting to look at development given share of new construction Cities. and an Episcopal Homes senior The site just southwest of the projects through the lens of equi- to be affordable by people with “This is a very interesting living building. One original re- Lexington and University Ave. in- ty. A group of district councils is low to moderate incomes. But area,” said Chris Osmundson, taining wall for the old ballpark tersection, which until recently meeting later this month to dis- that could change. Alatus director of development. is still in place. held a giant dirty snow pile, is cuss equity in community devel- Housing equity is under It is in Lexington-Hamline The site is also one block likely to affect all four neighbor- opment and how they can create scrutiny for the St. Paul Planning area of Union Park but borders south of Green Line light rail and hoods when it is developed. scorecards to evaluate projects. Commission, which is looking Frogtown, Hamline-Midway and in an area with other bus lines, The project by Minneapo- Issues including providing af- at ways it could require devel- Summit-University. Area resi- making it attractive for people lis-based developer Alatus LLC fordable housing units, avoiding opers to add affordable housing dents are a mix of ethnicities who wish to use transit, Os- is becoming part of the larger displacement of area residents, in development where a zoning and economic backgrounds. It’s mundson said. discussion around St. Paul about environmental sustainability change or conditional use permit also part of the old Rondo neigh- It’s also in an area long eyed how and where to provide af- and promotion of transit use are is needed. The commission and borhood, a predominantly Afri- for bike improvements. City fordable housing. While the among ideas that could be used its Zoning Committee have de- can-American neighborhood that plans call Fuller Ave. as a bicy- Monitor area has had many proj- to evaluate and determine com- bated that issue in recent weeks. was partially destroyed when In- cle and pedestrian connection to ects open their doors, start con- munity support for projects. terstate 94 was built in the 1960s. extend east through the site and struction or go through the city Union Park has seen a num- Plan includes 250 units The 2.05-acre site is just connect to Midway Peace Park on approval process, the two most ber of housing and mixed use The site at 411-417 N. Lex- south of TCF Bank and White Griggs St. The extension was an recent projects are market-rate development proposals in recent ington Parkway is expected to be Castle. It is owned by Wilder unsuccessful Long-Range Capital and have few if any affordable times, but all have been for mar- the next area development where Foundation, which has its head- Improvement Budget (CIB) pro- units. Those projects, which are ket-rate or luxury housing. At a affordable housing is debated. quarters west of the property. A posal more than a decade ago. just south of the Snelling and time when affordable housing new development would finish DID YOU HEAR? We’ve got new contact information. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Page 6 June 2019 • Monitor • www.MonitorSaintPaul.com THANK YOU, MARY MACKBEE Continued from front page we need to remember that one “I’m proud that of the core values of everyone in- WORKING TOGETHER our community is so volved at Central High School is When asked about her diversity.” proudest accomplishments, invested in our school.” Mackbee said, “I’m proud that SWEETNESS OF DOING NOTHING our community is so invested in ~ Mary Mackbee Regarding her plans for re- our school. I’m proud that near- tirement, Mackbee said, “It’s ly all of the teachers currently As Mackbee reflected on hard to know how I’ll feel when working here were hired by me, Central High School, she said, I don’t have this place to come and that together we’ve created a “Our graduation rate this year to every day. It’s been my life for strong academic culture for our is 87%, and we’ve been able to more than a quarter of a centu- students. Over the years, there hire some outstanding teach- ry, and I’ve loved it. I bought a have been groups of parents who ers. But when the district-wide book the other day called, ‘The have been tremendously help- attendance boundaries were re- Art of Doing Nothing.’ It’s going ful maintaining landscaping, drawn four years ago, we effec- to take some practice for me, but helping with school events, and tively re-segregated our schools. I think there could be a sweet- spearheading major projects like Central used to have an open en- ness to doing nothing – at least the stormwater capture system we rollment policy. Students could for a little while.” Christina Anderson (Class of 2009), at left, stopped in to say goodbye. Mack- finished two years ago. come here from anywhere in the The hiring process to find a bee said, “If I had to guess, I’d say that I’ve probably interacted with more than “We’ve found a lot of ways to city, and busing was provided. new principal for Central High 10,000 students during my time here.”(Photo by Margie O’Loughlin) work together.” This is no longer the case, and School is still underway. Minnesota United continues success at Allianz Field By MATTHEW DAVIS beat the Houston Dynamo 1-0 faced six shots on goal and MLS home game May 25 in a 1-0 Minnesota United’s 3-2 June for its third home win May 25. stopped four in the loss. win over the Houston Dynamo. 2 loss to Philadelphia Union After the first home win The Loons returned home Metanire got the Loons going ended an otherwise strong start April 28, the United went back to face Columbus and bounced with a goal in the 20th minute, for its first month and a half in to tying matches at its new home. back with a 1-0 win. Loons mid- and Mannone stopped three its new digs. The Loons tied the Seattle Sound- fielder Ethan Finlay scored the shots for the shutout. The Loons went 3-0-3 in ers 1-1 May 4. United midfield- game’s loan goal, assisted by de- Things didn’t go as well for their first six Major League Soccer er Osvaldo Alonso and former fenders Romain Metanire and the Loons on the road in Atlanta, games at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Sounder scored the first goal of Brent Kallman. Mannone didn’t facing another team with a new which opened April 13, 2019. the game in the 26th minute. see any shots on goal in the shut- home. Atlanta United FC routed Minnesota United tied its first Seattle tied the game 1-1 in out victory. the Loons 3-0 May 29. Mannone two game games against New the 42nd minute as midfielder The United shifted to friend- faced eight shots and mustered York City FC 3-3 April 13 and Alex Roldan found the net. Unit- ly action May 22 with Hertha five saves in the loss. the Los Angeles Galaxy 0-0 April ed midfielder Darwin Quintero Berlin coming to Allianz Field, The Loons tried to get back 24. The United broke through for missed a shot late in the 88th the first time an international on track June 2 against Philadel- its first home win 1-0 April 24 minute that would have won the opponent came to the new sta- phia but traded goals throughout against DC United. game, but the Sounders escaped dium. Hertha Berlin scored only in the 3-2 loss. Loons midfield- Since, the Loons posted with a tie. Loons goalkeeper Vito goal when defender Peter Pekarik ers Hassani Dotson and Kevin a 2-0-1 mark at home for May, Mannone faced only one shot by found the net in the 43rd min- Molino scored goals. Mannone not include a 1-0 friendly loss to the Sounders. ute. United goalkeeper Dayne St. stopped two shots but surren- Hertha Berlin. Minnesota United Minnesota United lost on Clair took the loss in net. dered three goals, included Phil- beat Columbus Crew SC 1-0 May the road 2-0 at Chicago the fol- Minnesota United rebound- adelphia’s game winner in the Fans at Allianz Field.(Photo by Mar- 18 for its second home win and lowing week May 11. Mannone ed to win its second-straight 86th minute. gie O’Loughlin)

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www.MonitorSaintPaul.com • Monitor • June 2019 Page 7 Start time shift shuffles family schedules Como Community Council Corner By MICHAEL KUCHTA, Executive Director, [email protected] By LILA KOPP ments in the school district.” Editor’s note: We are reprint- I also asked one fifth grader ing this article from the Hamline his opinion. Finn McCauley said Elementary School newspaper, “The start times are good now, Coming up: ice cream social, garden tour, ComoFest the Snelling Connections, created they don’t need to be changed.” through a partnership with Ham- My opinion is that the start times Save some room for ice cream St. Albans. • Friday July 26: Northwest Como line University. were fine the way they were be- The Como Community Council’s Movie Night and Campout, 6:45 Beep Beep! Set your alarms fore. But we have to live with that annual Ice Cream Social is Friday, p.m. until Saturday morning, early SPPS schools because there decision because it is made. July 12. The free event features 1550 N. Hamline Ave. Featured are some major changes happen- How is the district preparing giant bubbles, face-painting and movie is “Smallfoot.” ing that you don’t want to miss! to help families with these chang- other diversions for kiddos; music • Saturday July 27: Communi- This decision was made at a BOE es? Many families are concerned by the Incredible Shrinking Men ty Appreciation Picnic, 11 a.m.- meeting. (Board of Education) about additional childcare and from 5:30-7; and Shakespeare in 1 p.m., TopLine Federal Credit The SPPS district is shuffling start what options will be available. the Park – “The Merry Wives of Union, 976 Lexington Parkway. times for most of the schools. In Some options are Discovery Club, Windsor” by Classical Actors En- Como Park’s “shortest marathon” fall of 2015, the district staff pro- Extended Day for Learning (EDL), semble at 7 p.m. And, oh, yeah, begins at 1:15 p.m. posed the start times for 2016 - and Rec Check. Rec Check is a free ice cream. • Saturday July 27: Gabe’s Mini 2017 but no change was made. after-school program for kids in In addition, an expanded Mingle, 1-5 p.m., Gabe’s by the The current superintendent is Dr. grades 1-5 that occurs at the rec- Como Connect gives you the Park, 991 Lexington Parkway. Joe Gothard. Why did they make reation centers. Some of the big- opportunity to meet all kinds of that decision? Let’s find out by gest worries for families are safety, community organizations, find Our board is full reading this article. and childcare. The new 7:30 a.m. resources, figure out where to Protecting the lake (and river, Congratulations to Jill Henricksen, The evidence behind this start times means that elementary share your skills, and even learn part 1) who was elected in May to fill a va- An armada of three dozen neigh- change is that secondary students kids who ride the busses (K-5), a few things. cant At-Large position on the Como bors got into canoes or kayaks, (High school and middle school) their first bus pickup is at 6:30 The Ice Cream Social runs Community Council Board. (Photo waders or mud boots, to pull need 8 - 10 hours of sleep. But a.m. and will arrive at school at 5:30-8 p.m. July 12 at the Como submitted) trash from the water and shore- only about 31% of high school about 7:15 a.m. Sometimes it can Park Streetcar Station, 1224 Lex- line of Como Lake June 1. It was students actually get that much. be dark at 6:30 in the morning ington Parkway N. (Green means someone else al- 69% don’t receive their 8 hours and some parents are worried for part of District 10’s ongoing com- ready has it.) of sleep. They might not receive the safety of them and their child. Tour gardens with a purpose mitment to the lake’s water qual- • Pick one or more of the avail- ity. We’ll do it again on Saturday this amount of sleep because of Those same kids will be dismissed A “pollinator friendly” garden able drains to adopt. mornings Aug. 3 and Oct. 12. The little time to do homework, hav- at about 2. Not many parents are tour of the Como neighborhood • Then, diligently keep the drain clean-up is supported financially ing to babysit for sibling, or stay- at home from work around that is scheduled for Saturday, July clean, so debris doesn’t flow into by the Capitol Region Watershed ing up on devices. What happens time of day and not everyone can 13, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wander the lake or Mississippi River. As a District. when secondary students receive stay home by themselves. at your own pace and admire 10 reminder to you and your neigh- fewer than eight hours? The These are the three tiers of public and private gardens in bors, a lawn sign will mysteriously rates of depression, anxiety and start times: Como that prove making pollina- Protecting the lake (and river, show up, pointing out your role. fatigue increase. Basically, it just • Tier 1 starts at 7:30 a.m. tor preservation a priority doesn’t part 2) District 10 is going head to head is better for their general health and ends at 2 p.m. (First pickup sacrifice beauty. Plus, learn how to We can help with your party with five other district councils when they get 8+ hours of sleep. is at 6:30 a.m.) improve your landscape for bees, District 10 has street barricades to see which neighborhood can But not everyone agrees with the • Tier 2 starts at 8:30 a.m. butterflies and more. We’ll have and portable recycling containers adopt more storm drains this school board on this topic. Some and ends at 3 p.m. (First pickup online and downloadable maps that community members can use summer. The best thing: This is people feel little kids should get is at 7:30 a.m.) to guide you. It’s free. for block parties, neighborhood, a competition where everybody more sleep. Some people think • Tier 3 starts at 9:30 a.m. or family events. older kids should arrive home and ends at 4 p.m. and those ComoFest right around corner wins. You can borrow the recycling In Como, keeping storm first so they can pickup or care schools will not change. The ice cream social and garden containers for free. drains clear of leaves, trash, and for younger siblings. The evidence is that older tour are part of ComoFest – the The street barricades are re- other debris – and doing so year- Jessica Kopp is a parent of a kids do better with more sleep. annual amalgamation of afford- quired by the city when you round – directly improves the 5th grader at Hamline and she Some people don’t agree with able, family friendly fun in the block off your street or alley – water quality of Como Lake and said, “The decision has already this decision but it has been neighborhood almost every week- but ours are a more-affordable connected waterways. It’s easy to been made, so I guess in some made. The district is working end in July. You can get more option than getting them from adopt one or more drains near ways we just have to live with the on implementing plans to help details at www.ComoFest.org. Public Works. Barricades require your home, school, organization, decision.” families with childcare and safe- A quick rundown of other Co- a $50 deposit. We return $40 or business. (You can even name I also talked to the superinten- ty. The three tiers each have their moFest events: when you return the barricades. your drain!) dent of schools Dr. Joe Gothard. own start times and dismissal • Friday July 19: Lyngblomsten To reserve any of this equip- • Go to www.adopt-a-drain.org. He told me, “In my position, I or- times. If you want to learn more Mid-Summer Festival, 2-8 p.m., ment, call our office at 651-644- • Once you get to the interactive ganize information for our board about the start times, head over 1415 Almond Ave. 3889. Reservations are first-come, map, look for a red drain – that of education to make decisions to the district website under start • Thursday July 25: North Dale first-served. means the drain is available. that affect policies and govern- times. Have a great year! Summerfest, 5-7:30 p.m., 1414 N.

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Page 8 June 2019 • Monitor • www.MonitorSaintPaul.com Semper Fidelis All-American 3-star red: Kayla Selbitschka, Maddie Neal, Ian Brudnak Voss, Rosmery Moran-Osorio, a PanRa Lee, Lily Sticha, Tess Turn- Como Park junior and leader er, Kaeden Warnberg-Lemm, Jillian within the Marine Corps JROTC Brenner, Molly Swanson, Nick Ja- program, was selected as a Semper cobsen, Sawyer Wall and MaiSeng Fidelis All-American. The award Thao. comes with an all-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. in July for Choir to Carnegie Hall, Cadet to D.C., French contest, Glam event participation in the Marines’ Bat- Cougar journal published tles Won Academy. All cadets may The third annual edition of choose one mentor to participate the Cougar Journal, a student-pro- in the program with them, and duced arts and literary magazine, Rosemery has selected her Spanish was released with an event in the teacher Ms. Angela Butler. school library on May 29. Senior The Semper Fidelis All-Amer- Cadence Paramore was the edi- ican recognition is rare and highly tor-in-chief, organizing the publi- coveted. It honors high school stu- cation which features artistic works dents who have faced serious chal- of writing, poetry, drawing, paint- lenges and overcome obstacles to ing and photography. excel academically and be leaders The release party included the in their communities. Rosmery is a first viewing of the collected art- first-generation American student work, as well as authors reading and will be the first in her fami- their pieces. Assisting editors in- ly to graduate from high school. cluded Lily Raschke, Kajsa Anders- She has achieved a 3.5 grade point son, Caroline Raschke and Theo average through her junior year at Lucy. The striking magazine cover Como. was designed by Ivy Buck. Her essay in the competitive Rosmery Moran-Osorio and Spanish application process revealed her teacher Ms. Angela Butler attend- New fashion club holds event perseverance and her initiative to ed a ceremony to honor Rosmery’s The Como Park Fashion Club succeed in her mother’s new coun- recognition as a Semper Fidelis Students from Como’s Advanced Choirs traveled to New York City for five days was formed this school year and try. “Leaving Guatemala, being All-American. They will participate over the Memorial Day weekend and performed at Carnegie Hall as part of a held their inaugural “Fashion born in the U.S. and making a in the Marines’ Battles Won pro- large ensemble group under the direction of Maestro John Rutter. The concert Glam Event” after school on May fresh start in the United States has gram this July in Washington D.C. included the accompaniment of a professional orchestra, and was well received 30. Master of Ceremony Roselyn been a God-send for my family,” (Photo submitted) with a standing ovation. (Photo submitted) Yeboah and President Ly Xiong said Rosmery. worked with other club mem- While in Washington, the stu- As a Semper Fidelis All-Amer- ation of Teachers of French, with are given ratings based on a four- bers and the school community dents and mentors will be active ican, Rosmery will be eligible for the support of the University of star system with four stars earning to stage an extravaganza including in high intensity daily workouts select scholarship opportunities. Minnesota Department of French blue, three stars earning red, two dance, music, and Como students at Marine Corps Base Quantico, and Italian, the contest recogniz- stars earning white and one star as runway models on the “red participate in community service es excellence in French speaking receiving recognition of participa- carpet” at the base of the Cougar events, engage in team-building A Vous la Parole French contest skills. This year’s contest drew tion. Forum. outings, and tour our nation´s cap- Promotional announcements 27 Como students participat- 1,220 entries among students from The following Como students ital. The selected Semper Fidelis and flyers hyped a special guest ap- ed in the annual A Vous la Parole across the region. earned blue or red awards at this All-Americans from across the na- pearance – and the Fashion Club French speaking contest held in The various categories include year’s contest: tion will also have the opportunity delivered with Miss Hmong Min- Coffman Memorial Union at the prose and poetry recitations, the- 4-star blue: Sophie Lancast- to network with an elite circle of nesota in attendance as part of the University of Minnesota. Spon- ater presentations, song perfor- er, Deborah Iranezereza, Soe Reh, speakers from various industries show. Over 100 tickets were sold sored annually by the Minnesota mances, extemporaneous reading, Fiona Hatch, Emilie Pagel, Diane and walks of life who will share for the event enjoyed by Como Chapter of the American Associ- extemporaneous conversation, Sabwe, Amera Abou-Shenab and their inspiring stories. as well as original skits. 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gmail.com. in the choir has on the lives of its Lutheran Rally for all members. A homecoming show is Partner congregations Jehovah Lu- set for 7 p.m. at Como Lakeside theran and Mekane Yesus will host a Garden tour Pavilion on Sunday, June 30. Hamline Midway Coalition Midway Lutheran Rally for All Ages The St. Anthony Park (St. Paul) — especially kids! — from 9 a.m. to Garden Tour is set for Saturday, June By MELISSA CORTES, Community Organizer, HamlineMidway.org noon Friday and Saturday, July 12- 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More at www. LGBTQ adult group 13. The event, free and open to all, stanthonyparkgardenclub.com. The A peer support group for LGBTQ will be at Jehovah Lutheran, 1566 tour features an award-winning pol- Thomas in St. Paul. It will feature adults living with a mental illness linator garden and nine lovely pri- meets weekly in St. Paul. Sponsored music, Bible study for adults, Bible vate gardens, as well as the Milton stories for kids, puppets, snacks, by NAMI Minnesota and led by Square courtyard gardens and two trained facilitators who are also in crafts and other activities.To register, local breweries with authentic prai- recovery, the free support group sign up at worship Sundays or by rie gardens. Proceeds benefit UMN meets on Saturdays from 1-2:30 contacting either congregation — horticultural scholarships and local Jehovah Lutheran at 651-644-1421 community gardening activities. p.m., at Gloria Dei Lutheran or [email protected]; and Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S, in Mekane Yesus at 651-621-9866 or Room 108. For information call [email protected]. Sessions on justice Brianna at 763-334-6318 or Alec at 952-334-6318. The new Neighborhood Justice Program is expected to be launched Mid-Summer Festival later this year, and will use a Hope for Recovery restorative justice model to provide The Lyngblomsten Mid-Summer a community-based, victim-cen- NAMI Minnesota will hold a free Festival on Friday, July 19, 2-8 tered alternative to traditional workshop on Saturday, June 22, p.m. is a day to celebrate how 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (1919 University prosecution in addressing crime. Celebrate the stories, culture, music, food and more from the African immigrant Lyngblomsten is promoting artistic Attend a session, hosted by the City Ave. W., Suite 400, in St. Paul) that communities in Minnesota during two-day Little Africa Festival. exploration, wellness, and lifelong Attorney’s Office on June 13, 5-7 provides information on mental learning for older adults 365 days p.m. at Saint Anthony Park Library, illnesses, treatments, crisis manage- a year. Day includes arts showcase 2245 Como Ave. ment, suicide prevention, the men- Two festivals in Hamline Park the stories, culture, music, food, featuring works created by older and more of these communities. tal health system and local resour- The Friends of Hamline adults, make-and-take art activities, Over the years, the organizing ces along with practical strategies Park, Public Art Working Group, live music and entertainment, well- committee, led by AEDS, has Boychoir at Como for helping a loved one or friend. and Hamline Midway Coalition ness opportunities, food, games, grown to represent community This workshop is for family and are proud to host the first Mid- and more! Admission is free, and This summer, the Twin Cities-based leaders of a wide range of com- friends of a teen or adult living way Public Art Festival on Satur- food and activities are priced for Minnesota Boychoir hits the road munities that have shared their with a mental illness and people day, June 29, 2019; from 11 a.m.- affordable fun. for its 36th annual summer tour. insights to what makes this fes- living with a mental illness who 3 p.m. at Hamline Park. This The Minnesota Boychoir is con- tival great such as, food, culture, are doing well in their recovery. For FREE festival reinforces friend- sidered one of the finest tradition- dance, music, art, crafts, and so information, call 651-645-2948 or ships in our community and safeTALK workshop al boy choirs in the country. Its much more. see “classes” at namimn.org. showcases what makes Hamline NAMI Minnesota (National four ensembles are known for their Local vendors and busi- Midway stand out as a neighbor- Alliance on Mental Illness) will excellent musical offerings, as well nesses are in full support of the hood.The day will have interac- hold a free, suicide prevention as the positive effect participating festival, displaying a wide array tive live art, music, food, and ac- workshop called safeTALK in St. of African arts and crafts, food, tivities for all ages. Join us! Paul on June 13, 3-6 p.m., 1919 and more. It will certainly be an More information can be University Ave. Learn how to sup- exhilarating to see the different found at www.hamlinemidway. port someone’s desire for safety by African countries share their sto- Hamline Midway Elders org/publicart. See page 12 in recognizing the warning signs of ries with us all. this newspaper. suicide, identifying people who are A new feature of this festi- at risk, and applying the TALK steps By LAUREL COLLINS, [email protected] or 651-209-6542 val is a parade that sets to march (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to Little Africa festival grows down Snelling Ave on Aug. 3, connect a person to suicide first Summertime Stroll to hmelders.org/events.html) African Economic Develop- aid resources. For information, call Groundswell Coffeehouse – Knitting & Crochet Group – starting at 5:30 p.m. This festi- ment Services (AEDS) is hosting val will open the two-day festival 651-645-2948 or see “Classes” at Tuesday June 18 at 10 a.m. Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. (on- the 6th annual Little Africa Fes- namihelps.org. Join us for a leisurely walk going) at Hamline Church Unit- with a ribbon cutting as the pa- tival. This festival began in 2013 rade marches to Hamline Park. from our location (1514 Engle- ed Methodist and is the ONLY African Festival wood Ave) to Groundswell Cof- Hamline Midway Elders pro- All groups – especially African in Minnesota, an outdoor, fami- communities –are invited to par- Young Adult NAMI feehouse (about 1.5 miles round vides the yarn and needles along ly – friendly, and free event. This trip) and enjoy delicious samples with some light snacks. The ticipate in the grand celebration! Young Adult NAMI Connection festival is aimed at celebrating Follow updates and more in- (ages 18-30) is a free mental health of a variety of coffees and pas- group meets weekly throughout African immigrant communi- tries. the year to work on projects, such formation at www.littleafricafest. support group sponsored by NAMI ties in Minnesota and sharing com or on Facebook. Minnesota. A group meets in St. Jody’s Documentary Series as shawls or scarves that are do- Paul on the 1st and 3rd Sundays – Wednesday June 26, 1 p.m. at nated to those in need. New par- of the month from 6:30-8 p.m., Hamline Midway Library (1558 ticipants are always welcome. at Unity Church – Unitarian, 733 West Minnehaha) Monthly Luncheons – Sec- Portland Ave., Owl Room on lower Join us to view documenta- ond Tuesday of each month, level, St. Paul. The group is facili- ries with discussion after, refresh- 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., at St. Stepha- tated by young adults living with ments provided. This month we nus Lutheran Church, 739 La- a mental illness and doing well in have two short films (total time fond Ave. recovery. For information contact 30 minutes): 116 Cameras & July 9 presentation “Islam Tess at 507-226-3369 or Leah at Wendy’s Shabbat (see our web- 101: Understanding It’s Basics”, 207-272-4450 or Leahwilcox9@ site for film descriptions www. with Mohamed Ahmed

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Page 10 June 2019 • Monitor • www.MonitorSaintPaul.com Lifelong learning opportunities On Wednesday, June 26, from Hamline Midway Library 1-3 p.m., Jody’s Documentary Film Series will feature two short By CARRIE POMEROY, 1558 W. Minnehaha Ave. documentaries hand-picked by Jody, who just so happens to be Programs for families and kids family-friendly event melds the the 2019 Volunteer of the Year for traditional library storytime with Preschool Storytimes in the entire St. Paul Public Library the performance art of drag. English happen Fridays from system (go, Jody!). 116 Cameras, Summer Spark will feature 10:30-11 a.m., with upcoming directed by Davina Pardo, tells a performance by Hunter Mario- storytimes on June 14, 21, and the story of a Holocaust survivor nettes on Saturday, June 22, 3-4 28 and July 5 and 12. Storytimes preparing to share her story via an p.m. Events continue at the li- feature stories, songs, puppets, interactive hologram. This event is brary with Siama’s Congo Music and more. They’re a great way for co-presented by the Hamline Mid- on Tuesday, July 9, 10:30-11:30 caregivers to bond with children way Coalition and the Hamline a.m. The program challenges and build social skills, listening Midway Elders. Troop 55270 is working on earning their Silver Award project by coming up kids and youth ages 0-18 to have comprehension, and letter and The Saints and Sinners Mys- with a solution to a problem in their community. They want to help children fun, stay active, and keep learn- number recognition while creat- tery Book Club meets on Satur- have access to food if they need it. So they came up with the idea of building a ing all summer. Kids and teens ing a solid foundation for life- day, July 6, 1-2 p.m., to discuss Little Pantry that could be stocked with donated food items – kind of like leave a can attend free programs at the long learning. good mystery novels. penny or take a penny if you need one. They researched, designed and planned library and earn prizes by com- On Saturday, June 15, 1-2 how they would build it. They held a fundraiser to raise money to build and pleting reading and activity chal- p.m., the library will host Drag Holiday closure fill the pantry. They are asking the St. Stephanus family to help them keep it lenges. Talk to a librarian or go to Story Hour featuring Tygra and The library will be closed all filled going forward. Please consider stopping by the Little Pantry and leaving a https://sppl.org/summer-spark/ Mikko Blaze Bordeaux. This fun, day on July 4 for the holiday. non-perishable food item or a hygiene product if you have extras. for more information. CONTACT DENIS WOULFE 651-917-4183

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The Midway Public Art 2018. Working Group, an all-volunteer In 2019, the primary project group focused on showcasing is the festival on June 29, a nod public art in the Hamline Mid- to past neighborhood arts and way neighborhood, is co-hosting community festivals, and a recog- the Midway Public Art Festival on nition that Midway residents are June 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at eager to strengthen ties through Hamline Park. public interaction and dialogue. “The goal of the free festival The public art work would is to bring together neighbors, not be possible without the long- soccer fans attending the match time support of the Hamline at Allianz Field that day, and Midway Coalition, with whom people from across the Twin Cit- Midway Murals is partnering on ies in support of our vibrant arts this event. “HMC has generously scene and welcoming communi- provided leadership, advice, tech- ty,” say organizers. nical support, and fiscal agency “We especially want to wel- for Midway Murals and the Mid- come newcomers to the neigh- way Public Art Working Group borhood, such as the new resi- for the past five years,” pointed dents of Thomas Flats and the out group members. “We are also Minnesota United fans who working alongside the Friends of come from across the Metro and Hamline Park, which has spear- beyond to cheer on the Loons headed efforts for several years in our backyard. We will present now to maintain a friendly, in- live, interactive, educational, and viting, fun space at the park on performance art done by peo- Thomas and Snelling Avenues.” ple who live, work, play, or have This year, on July 10, the Jonathan Oppenheimer of Midway educational ties to the Midway Friends of Hamline Park will Murals tries out the hula hoop. There neighborhood.” again be hosting a puppet show, will be live art, food, music and activ- The group grew out of the as well as a possible movie night ities for all ages at this year’s Midway foundational efforts of the 2015 on Aug. 7. Public Art Festival. (Photo by Margie Midway Murals project. Over To stay updated on the de- O’Loughlin) the past three years, the group tails of the festival, including art- has helped create and fund: new ists selected for the event, food attending meetings for either murals at Hamline University options, and more, visit www. group, please email me at jona- and Hamline Elementary School midwaymurals.com or www. [email protected]. by local emerging artists; several hamlinemidway.org/publicart, “Any person or group inter- Paint the Pavement projects on or check out our Facebook event ested in doing a non-paid public local streets; the restoration of page. art project at the festival, please the 1987 Picnic at Newell Park For those who are interested let us know your idea to see if it Tim Blighton will be doing poetry-on-demand again this year at the Midway Pub- mural on Englewood and Snel- in learning more about the Mid- fits with the events of the day,” lic Arts Festival on June 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin) ling; and other smaller projects way Public Art Working Group encourage organizers. through public art mini-grants in or Friends of Hamline Park, or

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