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A story I edited at Southwest Voices from two+ years ago on how small biz was keeping Seven Points alive as they waited for the apartment complex to be built:
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Small businesses collaborate and keep Seven Points alive
Without brick and mortar stories bringing in foot traffic, small businesses await a new apartment development that will shift the building once again.
www.southwestvoices.news
July 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A story I edited at Southwest Voices from two+ years ago on how small biz was keeping Seven Points alive as they waited for the apartment complex to be built:
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"I would say, if I were Mayor, I would really want to be realistic, and I'd want to be transparent with the public. I think as politicians, we have the tendency to want to sugar coat things in some ways, and I don't think that's beneficial to any of us." www.downtownvoices.news/posts/candid...
Candidate Q&A: Elizabeth Shaffer is running to be an authentic voice for Ward 7
The Ward 7 challenger talked to Downtown Voices about her priorities, including public safety and economic vitality.
www.downtownvoices.news
June 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"I would say, if I were Mayor, I would really want to be realistic, and I'd want to be transparent with the public. I think as politicians, we have the tendency to want to sugar coat things in some ways, and I don't think that's beneficial to any of us." www.downtownvoices.news/posts/candid...
"I think this dysfunctional dynamic we've been seeing with the mayor and council members is very concerning, and part of the reason why I decided to run. I'm really sad to see that our council and mayor's office are not working together on issues that we're dealing with in the city."
Candidate Q&A: Ward 11 candidate Miriam DeMello believes in public service
The aide to St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter wants to continue her career as a public servant closer to home.
www.southwestvoices.news
June 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"I think this dysfunctional dynamic we've been seeing with the mayor and council members is very concerning, and part of the reason why I decided to run. I'm really sad to see that our council and mayor's office are not working together on issues that we're dealing with in the city."
In a story from Melody Hoffmann in February, business owners shared that their insurance claims had been denied because the flooding was caused by a City-owned water main. The flooding was first reported at 3:30 AM and the water wasn't shut off until 7:30 AM. www.southwestvoices.news/posts/floode...
Flooded 50th and Penn building may be salvaged
A call to support surrounding businesses, damaged ones wait for answers
www.southwestvoices.news
May 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
In a story from Melody Hoffmann in February, business owners shared that their insurance claims had been denied because the flooding was caused by a City-owned water main. The flooding was first reported at 3:30 AM and the water wasn't shut off until 7:30 AM. www.southwestvoices.news/posts/floode...