Simon Taghioff News Today

Summit Avenue in St. Paul is one of the most iconic stretches of road in Minnesota. A debate over whether the city should add a raised bike lane to the street while repairing it has divided residents and homeowners.

St. Paul officials say Summit Avenue needs to be rebuilt, with new underlying sewer, water, gas and electrical service.

The city must persuade state lawmakers, then voters, that its the best way to fund roads and parks.

Simon Taghioff challenged street assessments and won. Now, hes working to make his adopted city more vibrant.

A year after neighborhood meetings, construction is underway for a new use of the vacant store on a major retail artery.

Project to replace St. Pauls Dixies 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, Dixies 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 ...