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Everyone says so. The early morning walkers are the friendliest. We say “good morning,” or “have a great day!” Even the guy with ear buds who walks fast and never makes eye contact occasionally throws up a hand in greeting or dismissal. We all have opinions about the latest kiosk addition at the east end of Como Lake. We agree a food truck with coffee and hot chocolate would be a good addition on weekends.
Know Your Como: Passing Through Read More »
D10 Board Member and Como Neighborhood History Project leader Laura Oyen presented House History Training and resources on 12/3/22.
Recorded Presentation: Como House History Training 12/3/2022 Read More »
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.
December 7th, 2022 Neighborhood Relations Committee Read More »
Grandfather Oscar and father Willis share memories of the Kunze farm in this second part of the Kunze farm story. Information is also from a newspaper clipping, interviews, and a personal account written by my father, Willis. In the newspaper on the occasion of Oscar’s 90th birthday (Pioneer Press, November 21,1968), he was interviewed at the Gibbs farm on Larpenteur and Cleveland where as a boy, his family visited the Gibbs family.
Know Your Como History: Kunze Farm Part II Read More »
The Como Community Council is once again working to make sure neighborhood seniors are supported this Thanksgiving. So, in partnership with the North End South Como Block Nurse Program, we have a goal of providing meals for 80 neighborhood seniors.
2022 Como Thanksgiving Meals Fundraiser Read More »
My great grandfather, Alexander Kunze, came to Minnesota in I868 and acquired farming land. Later my grandfather, Oscar Kunze, lived and worked on the farm, and my father, Willis Kunze, grew up on the farm. He later built a house on a piece of the property which is the house I live in now.
Know Your Como History: Kunze Farm Part I Read More »
Have you ever wondered about the history of your home? The Como Neighborhood History Project will be holding a “HOUSE HISTORY” training from 10:00–11:00am Saturday, December 3, 2022 in person at the Street Car Station.
December 3, 10-11am – House History Training @ Como Streetcar Station Read More »
Congratulations to the Witches Graveyard décor at 1459 St. Albans St. which was voted the winner in D10 Como Park’s Decoration Contest. 2nd Place went to Nightmare on St. Albans at 1293 St. Albans St., and 3rd place was the Huelskamp-O’Rourke Family at 1554 Albert St. N. Thank you so much to everyone who decorated and submitted this
2022 Como Halloween Decoration Winners! Read More »
Don McCall estimates that he’s been asked that question more than 5,000 times since he bought his velomobile in 2017. The most memorable encounter was with the St. Paul Police, who pulled him over for riding west on Como Avenue, in what they assumed was a motorized vehicle without a license. As with most encounters, the cops ended up in a long discussion and a picture of Don’s startling method of transportation.
Know Your Como: What is That Thing? Read More »
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.
November 2, 2022 Neighborhood Relations Committee Read More »
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