2026 Ice Cream Social
Hamline Midway Coalition Join Hamline Midway Coalition for our 6th Annual Neighborhood Ice Cream Social at Hamline Park! This free, all-neighbors-welcome event is a chance to enjoy a summer evening together with FREE ice cream from Sweet Fruci’s, live music, stilt walkers and performers, free art, games, and plenty of friendly faces from around the […]
Corridor Story: Midway Saloon
Midway Saloon is bringing the full moon by Sabine Benda Whether you are looking for a beer or a show, this local bar guarantees a unique experience. The Midway Saloon boasts 50 beers and 100 whiskeys. Today the bar serves over 200 whiskeys. The Midway Saloon runs on a loyal customer base, a commitment to […]
Kylie Jones, Public Health Intern
Kylie is a Hamline student, graduating December 2026, who is pursuing a double major in Psychology and Public Health with a concentration in Health Equity. She is passionate about food justice, health and wellness education, and building meaningful relationships with neighbors. After living in the Midway for 3 years, she is eager to connect and […]
McKenzie Reed Skaggs
McKenzie (she/her) is a registered nurse at Fairview and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology candidate at the University of Minnesota. Originally from Southern Idaho, she moved to the Minnesota in late 2025 drawn to a community that genuinely prioritizes the wellbeing of all its members, embraces diversity, and invests in shared opportunity. Her work […]
Paige Sparkman
Paige (she/her) is a returning Minnesotan from the Brainerd Lakes Area who moved to the Hamline-Midway neighborhood from Denver in 2025. A small business owner for nearly a decade, she works with female entrepreneurs on marketing and operations. She believes deeply in women having wealth, options, and the freedom that comes with both. When she’s […]
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-, and woman-owned space where art, creativity, and connection come together. https://youtu.be/VtBQYhhZCnY In addition to their studio and art supply shop, Mosaic on a Stick has helped create murals, public art, […]
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 feels like home. Hien Nguyen (left) and Tien Phan (right) have owned and operated Pho Pasteur since July of 2019. Vietnamese restaurant Pho Pasteur has cemented its place as a […]
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 been a gathering space for music lovers, DJs, national recording artists, and neighbors who come in to flip through records, talk music, and connect. Owner Tim Wilson talked with us […]
Urban Lights
Urban Lights Date: Saturday, March 28thTime: 5:00–9:00 PMLocation: Urban Lights Music (1449 University Ave W) We’re bringing the March Midway Meet Up to Urban Lights. For more than 30 years, Urban Lights Music has been part of the rhythm of the Midway.Since 1993, it’s been a gathering space for music lovers, DJs, national recording artists, and neighbors who just […]
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 been a fixture in the Hamline Midway neighborhood since it opened 33 years ago in 1993. We spoke with owner and Hamline Midway neighbor Kathy Sundberg about how gathering spaces […]