District 10’s Land Use Committee has plenty to do when it meets this Monday evening, and you’re welcome to be part of it. Among topics: Decide whether or not to make a recommendation on the proposed design of the Como Avenue Trail between Hamline and the State Fairgrounds. Don Pflaum from the city will answer …
Yes, Como Lake stinks. But that’s not unusual for this time of year, the Capitol Region Watershed District says. The short explanation: Blame the odors on a combination of more sun, hotter temperatures, aquatic plants dying, algae growing, and heavy rains that wash nutrients from our yards into the lake, says project manager Britta Belden.
After two-and-a-half days of hearings this week – and a site visit – it’s up to Ramsey County District Judge Jennifer L. Frisch to decide whether or not to block – temporarily or permanently – demolition of the former St. Andrew’s church building. Twin Cities German Immersion School officials told the court they expect to …
The annual Hmong International Freedom Festival arrives in Como Regional Park this weekend, July 6-7. Here are adjustments in the neighborhood: Fences are up south of Como Ave. in the McMurray Field, Pool, and Woodland areas. Access to that part of the park will be by admission only on Saturday-Sunday, and more difficult until then. …
ComoFest — the annual amalgamation of affordable, family friendly fun in the neighborhood — is less than a month away. You can get more details at ComoFest.org, but here’s a quick rundown of events: Friday July 12: District 10 Ice Cream Social, 5:30-8 p.m., Como Park Streetcar Station. Saturday July 13: Como Park Pollinator …
Less driving, more-efficient buildings, and more looking out for each other are necessary steps if Saint Paul is going to effectively counter climate change, the city’s chief resilience officer told District 10’s Environment Committee this week. Russ Stark, who used to represent Ward 4 in the City Council, said the impacts of climate change on Saint Paul are not hard to spot.
Some people don’t expect much when Lancer Hospitality takes over the Como Lakeside Pavilion’s Spring Café. Tony Arvidson expects to prove them wrong.
The Como Community Council has selected Jonah Fields, Laura Flockencier, and Maggie Zimmerman as District 10’s 2019 additions to the Saint Paul Neighborhood Honor Roll. The annual, citywide award recognizes members of our community who make a sustained and lasting impact on the quality of life in Como and the city – in other words, neighbors who make this a better place to live, work, and play.
Six different haulers will handle trash pickup in Como once Saint Paul’s coordinated collection system begins Oct. 1. Trash day for most of the neighborhood will be Friday, the same day as recycling. For District 10 residents west of Hamline, however, trash day will be Monday; recycling day will remain Friday.
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is teaming with two foundations to restore the Schiffman Fountain in Como Park. As anyone could see last summer, the 120-year-old bronze sculpture and fountain are deteriorating rapidly in looks and performance. The cast-iron mermaid statue, which sits east of Lexington Parkway and south of the Lakeside Pavilion, is the city’s oldest.
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