Find Como at the Fair 2023
This year we’re featuring Como community members who are showcased AT the Fair.
Neighborhood Relations
Posts related to the D10 Como Park Neighborhood Relations Committee
Recorded Presentation: Who are the People in Your Neighborhood? – 8/2/2023
At the August 2, 2023 D10 community meetings we welcomed St. Kate’s students Eva Ngono and KC Meredyk who, under the direction of Professor Rachel Neiwert, have been interviewing community members and researching the history of the South Como/Front St (Subdistrict 4) area as a part of the Como Neighborhood History Project.
Know Your Como: Daddy Squeeze
By Sonjie Johnson
It’s a clever and evocative nickname for a musician – especially fitting for Dan Newton, a multitalented performer and Como Park resident, best known as the creator of the Café Accordion Orchestra he established 30 years ago.
August 2, 2023 Neighborhood Relations Committee
THIS WEEK’S MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 7PM
The Neighborhood Relations Committee typically meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:15pm. All D10 Como Park meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion. This month’s meeting will be held hybrid in person at the Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington) and via Zoom.
Know Your Como History: St. Kate’s Student’s Work for D10
By Laura Oyen
Over the past year the Como Neighborhood History Project has been fortunate to work with students and staff in collaboration with the St. Kate’s Welcoming the Dear Neighbor? (WTDN?) Project. WTDN? is an interdisciplinary team of faculty, staff, students and community members which began in 2017 as a collaboration between St. Catherine University and Mapping Prejudice.
St. Kate’s Students to Present Their Como Research Project
Wednesday, August 2, 7pm @ Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington Pkwy)
Please join us as our St. Kate’s Summer Scholars present their 2023 District 10 community work.
Know Your Como: The Little Things Are the Big Things
By Sonjie Johnson
“Duck Point?” I ask the man transplanting a brown-eyed Susan in an area adjacent to Como Lake’s East Como Blvd parking lot. His name is Alfred Kauth and he says that this is the Duck Point Garden.
Know Your Como: Now That’s History
By Sonjie Johnson
It’s not every day that a Como Park resident finds a 450-million-year-old fossil in his backyard. But that’s what happened to Joel Alter a few years ago.
A retired, non-partisan researcher for the Minnesota Legislature, Joel has lived in Como Park for nearly 40 years. He was digging in a ravine behind his house in 2006 when he unearthed a large piece of limestone. When he picked it up, a section split apart and he saw what appeared to be a fossil.
Know Your Como: Booth Brown House
By Lauren Erchul Did you know that District 10 is home to an emergency shelter and supportive housing program for homeless youth? Booth Brown House, which was built in 1907 by The Salvation Army, began as a hospital for young mothers. Throughout the years, it has also served as an orphanage for children. Nowadays, Booth Brown House has …
July 5th, 2023 Neighborhood Relations Committee
The Neighborhood Relations Committee typically meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:15pm. All D10 Como Park meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion. This month’s meeting will be held hybrid in person at the Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington) and via Zoom. Neighborhood Relations Recurring Zoom …