Midway Meetups
Midway Meetups Meeting Neighbors & Supporting Midway Businesses Join your neighbors each month in 2026 to meet up and support local businesses!
Black Garnet Books
Black Garnet Books Date: Saturday, January 24Time: 1:00–3:00 PMLocation: Black Garnet Books (1319 University Ave W) Join us for our January Midway Meet-Up at Black Garnet Books, a locally owned, community-rooted bookstore right here in Hamline Midway. These monthly meet-ups are all about supporting neighborhood businesses, meeting neighbors, and creating easy, welcoming spaces to connect. Black Garnet Books centers BIPOC voices, fosters thoughtful conversation, and serves as […]
We’re hiring: Contract Bookkeeper
We’re Hiring: Contract Bookkeeper THE POSITION This is a part-time (1-3 hours/week), contract position with Hamline Midway Coalition (District Council 11). HMC is one of 17 District Councils that serve the neighborhoods of St. Paul, MN (view a map of District Councils here). Compensation: $30 – $35/hour, depending on qualifications. Qualifications: Associate’s degree in […]
Fen Swanson, Environmental Initiatives Program Manager
(They/them) Fen comes to the Hamline Midway Coalition staff after two years of service in Climate Impact Corps. They are passionate Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer and enjoy working on prairie restoration, conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, and pretty much anything outdoors-y. Their primary work in Midway is on the Neighbors for Clean Air project in partnership with Frogtown Neighborhood Association, OSLUV, Mankato […]
Neighbors for Clean Air
Neighbors for Clean Air Co-Creating Knowledge Through Community Engaged Science Neighbors for Clean Air is a community engaged science project that aims to empower residents with high quality data to make informed decisions about health and guide positive environmental change. We are a partnership between community scientists, non-profits, and researchers, who will work together to […]
Community Tree Planting October 11th
Tree Planting October 11th! This year’s trees will be getting planted on the 11th and we need volunteers! If you would like to help with tree planting fill out this form. Many ash trees have been lost to the invasive emerald ash borer and there’s less canopy coverage where BIPOC and low-income residents tend to live. Data […]
Gunnar Aas, Co-Vice President
Gunnar has lived in the Hamline Midway neighborhood since 2015 and has been active with the Hamline Midway Coalition since 2022. He currently serves on the board and the Transportation Committee, where he advocates for safer streets, better bike and transit infrastructure, and a more walkable, people-centered neighborhood. He also helps organize community cleanups and […]
Lisa Nelson, Executive Director
Lisa Nelson, Executive Director Lisa is an artist, block party enthusiast, mom, cargo bike rider, and HMC’s Executive Director since 2025. She and her family have lived in the neighborhood (just one block south of the HMC border) since 2013. Not just me… You too! See yourself as someone who wants to make a difference […]
Jordan Jade Lerner
Jordan Jade Lerner I’ve been a proud resident of Hamline Midway for over 12 years and have owned three homes in the neighborhood—each deepening my connection to this vibrant, resilient community. I work in arts administration as an Associate Director of Visitor and Gallery Experience, with a strong commitment to accessibility, engagement, and public space. […]
Michael Malver
Michael Malver I have been involved with advocacy for the past 20 years. Primarily, it has been for people who are blind or who have low vision. Among other issues for which I have advocated are the creation of currency that has features people who are blind can touch to identify the bill’s denomination, and […]