[1] The unofficial boundaries are more loosely defined, however, and the term "Midway" is applied throughout this part of Saint Paul, often well beyond the actual location of the district.
[3] New growth and the addition of Minnesota United FC's stadium, Allianz Field, have led to concerns about the threat of gentrification.
[5] During the 1960s many companies located in the industrial western edge of the neighborhood near the railroads move to the suburbs leaving behind vacant warehouses.
The Star Tribune described the neighborhood as being on the upswing in the late 1980s with major shopping center renovations and the construction of the Spruce Tree Centre at the intersection of University and Snelling Avenues.
[12] In October 2024, the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reported the Saint Paul City Council recently approved $3.3 million to support the expansion of Kimball Court from 76 beds to 98 beds,[13] and in November 2024, CBS News reported that Saint Paul – Hamline Midway neighborhood has faced growing concerns regarding a rise in crime, particularly related to drug use and mental health issues, with Kimball Court Apartments being a focal point.
Kimball Court is a low-income housing complex that accommodates many tenants some of who are dealing with challenges such as sobriety and transitioning out of homelessness.