University and Snelling Commercial Corridor
Corridor Stories
Celebrating the neighbors and businesses that make our University and Snelling Corridor the vital and vibrant destination that it is.
A series of short articles and videos featuring businesses from around the corridor. Made possible through funding from Saint Paul Commercial Corridors Funding.
Mosaic on a Stick
Mosaic on a Stick Mosaic on a Stick has been creating an inclusive community art space in the Midway since 2004 — a Black-, Indigenous-,

Corridor Story: Pho Pasteur
Pho Pasteur is on a Roll by Sabine Benda Neighborhood restaurant delivers hearty meals and a friendly place to dine out in a space that

Urban Lights Music
Urban Lights Music Urban Lights Music isn’t just a record store — it’s part of the story of Midway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whzOg3WNh7I Since 1993, the shop has

Ginkgo Coffeehouse
Ginkgo Coffeehouse Ginkgo Coffeehouse has been a fixture in the Hamline Midway neighborhood since it opened 33 years ago in 1993. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt5y9W53Z1E&t=5s Ginkgo Coffeehouse has

Art in the Park
On October 11, the Hamline Midway Coalition hosted “Art in the Park” at Dickerman Park as part of the Fall 2025 St Paul Art Crawl. This event was part of the St. Paul Art Crawl and featured free t-shirts, pin-making, and canvas-making. The event was made possible through funding from the City of St. Paul’s Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program.
