Project to replace St. Paul s Dixie s On Grand sparks neighborhood debate Many agree Grand Avenue needs a boost, but neighbors worry five stories is too tall. May 5, 2021 5:53am Text size Copy shortlink:
After 30 years of peddling Southern comfort food in the heart of St. Paul, Dixie s On Grand owner Peter Kenefick is ready to retire the restaurant and put a five-story building in its place.
Kenefick, 64, said if the $32.5 million mixed-use project is approved, it will serve as his legacy. Judging by the reactions of his Summit Hill neighbors, Kenefick s legacy either will spark a resurgence of excitement and commerce along Grand or eclipse the charm of its historic neighborhood.