Members in Thomas Dale

Schools

Public Schools:

• Creative Arts High School (9-12)
• Jackson Preparatory Magnet School (K-6)
• Franklin Music Magnet School (K-6)

Charter Schools:

• New Spirit School (K-8)
• Hmong Academy (K-12)

Private Schools:

• Saint Agnes School (K-12)

For more information on Saint Paul schools, visit Live MSP's Schools page.

Public Facilities

• West Minnehaha Park and Recreation Center-playing fields, basketball court, game and meeting rooms
• Biff Adams Ice Arena at 743 N. Western Avenue. 651-558-2200
• Rondo Community Outreach Library
• Jackson Street Roundhouse/Minnesota Transportation Museum
• Mount Airy Boys and Girls Club/Valley Recreation Center

Home Purchase/Home Improvement Incentives

• The Greater Frogtown CDC offers several home improvement programs in the neighborhood. See: http://www.greaterfrogtowncdc.org/housing/lending.htm
• Restore Saint Paul

For information about other incentive programs that may be available in this neighborhood, visit Live MSP's Incentive Programs page.

Getting Involved

• Thomas-Dale/Dist. 7 Planning Council-the official neighborhood organization.
• University UNITED-a coalition of citizens and businesses along University Avenue
• Greater Frogtown Community Development Corporation-non-profit business and housing developer in the neighborhood.
• Midway Chamber of Commerce-supports area businesses through advocacy and programming.
• Center for Hmong Arts and Talent-nurtures and develops Hmong talent.
• Hmong American Partnership--to help Hmong grow deep roots in America while preserving the strength of Hmong culture.
• Hmong Cultural Center-provides cultural education and resources to promote understanding between Hmong and non-Hmong populations.
• Lao Family Community-to facilitate and promote the success of Hmong Americans in Minnesota.
• Oromo Community of Minnesota--provides programs and services to assist Minnesota's Oromo Community.
• Frogtown Gardens-neighborhood group of gardeners.

News

• The Monitor is a monthly newspaper delivered free of charge to residents in the Thomas-Dale neighborhood. It is also available on-line at: http://www.monitorsaintpaul.com/index.html
• Hmong Times-is published twice a month and is distributed free at selected Asian businesses and organizations, Hmong Festivals and at the publication office. Subscriptions are available at the rate of $75 per year.
• The Greater Frogtown Community Development Corporation has an e-mail newsletter that you can subscribe to at: http://www.greaterfrogtowncdc.org/

Organizations

Thomas-Dale/Dist. 7 Planning Council

Tait Danielson Castillo, Executive Director
533 North Dale Street
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Office: 651-789-7407
Website: www.d7mix.org
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Meetings: Board Meeting - 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Community Concerns Meeting - 4th Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
533 North Dale Street

University UNITED
Mr. Brian McMahon, Executive Director
1954 University Avenue, Suite #9
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Office: 651-647-6711
Website: www.universityunited.com
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Meetings: 3rd Monday, 4:30 p.m. 1954 University Avenue

Greater Frogtown Comm. Dev. Corp.
Jill Henricksen, Assistant Director
533 North Dale Street
Saint Paul, MN 55103-1644
Office: 651-789-7486
Website: www.greaterfrogtowncdc.org
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Midway Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Lori Fritts, Executive Director
1600 University Avenue, Suite #4
Saint Paul, MN 55104-3825
Office: 651-646-2636
Website: www.midwaychamber.com
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Meetings: Monthly Luncheon, 3rd Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. 1600 University Avenue.

Representatives:
MN House: Rena Moran
MN Senate: Sandra L. Pappas
US House: Betty McCollum
City Council: Melvin Carter III