Loitering, Drugs, and Apathy: What’s Happening at Central Station? As usual on Sunday, I took the train downtown and got off at Central Station. Immediately, I noticed the familiar group of people gathered near the vertical access tower—which, notably, remains closed. What stood out even more was the security guard. Rather than actively monitoring theContinue reading “THE DECAYING CITY”
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THE DECAYING CITY:
WELCOME TO BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN SAINT PAUL By Anthony T. Eaton Ah, Downtown Saint Paul. It’s not quite where the fun never stops—but more like where the fun pulled a U-turn sometime in the late ’90s and never looked back. Still, there are wonders to behold! Culture buffs can flock to the Ordway or the FitzgeraldContinue reading “THE DECAYING CITY:”
JUST ANOTHER PHOTO OP?
WHERE IS THE REAL PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN SAINT PAUL? Recently NPR rant a piece about the recent announcement of the closing of the Alliance Bank Center. At the 11th hour the mayor made an appearance and provided responses to questions by the NPR reporter. Here is a link to the story: Downtown St. Paul businessContinue reading “JUST ANOTHER PHOTO OP?”
CLIMBING MOUNTAINS
An interview with Sean Swarmer By Anthony T. Eaton I had the great honor of Interviewing Sean a few years ago when I came across his story. At the time I had no idea how much cancer would affect and change my own life. This inspiring story is worth another share. In the United States,Continue reading “CLIMBING MOUNTAINS”
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