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 […]
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 […]
Spring Into Action
Spring Into Action! Air Quality Awareness Month | Small Business Month This May, Hamline Midway Coalition is celebrating Small Business Month and Air Quality Awareness month by spotlighting opportunities to learn more and get involved in neighborhood initiatives. Submit an air quality observation Notice something smelly? Unusually smokey day? We want to know about it! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stand with our Community as Masjid Da’Wah
Stand with our Community at Masjid Da’Wah After meeting with leadership from Masjiid Da’wah, we are answering a call for neighbors to continue to show up in solidarity and maintain a strong, visible neighborhood presence outside the mosque each Friday.This presence is intended to make clear that the community is paying attention, ensure our neighbors […]
Neighborhood Navigators
Neighborhood Navigators Neighborhood Navigators (NN) is a neighbor-led network designed to help people both find support and support one another during times of need. The idea for NN emerged over the past year through conversations with renters, Hamline University students, and neighbors involved in HMC’s renter engagement work, and was shaped by a shared desire […]
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.