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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly. Had not crossed my mind. 🫡 @connerkerrigan.substack.com for bringing up depreciation.

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Julie in STL @hyperhouse.bsky.social · 1d

St. Louis Lambert International Airport on Monday will break ground on a new airfield maintenance and snow removal equipment facility, an important step before the larger project begins. Also buried in the business journal story are the vendors for the larger terminal project 👀

In 2024, the airport's airlines authorized another $650 million in spending on the single-terminal project. That's for an eventual reopening of Concourse D and part of Concourse C in Terminal 1, as Concourse A carriers would be forced to move because of
construction. Other projects include the demolition of vacant buildings, as well as project architectural design.
The vendors for the overall project now are:
HOK for terminal design; HDR for roadway and new parking garage architecture;
AECOM Hunt and Clayco for construction management of the terminal; Alberici and Tarlton for roadway construction; and Kwame Building Group and WSP as program
manager.

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Nomadic Warriors for Pritzker @nomads.bsky.social · 2d

Of all the wretched, oily scum that are getting their sick fixes out of the invasion of our state, this hideous freak is definitely one of the most unnerving.

thematthill.bsky.social @thematthill.bsky.social · 4d

Wow. Greg Bovino admits on camera that his agents can detain people if you look scared, change your demeanor, or grip a steering wheel too tight.

As his unmasked agents walk around with large guns to scare you, they may arrest you just for that — even if you're a U.S. citizen.

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

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A. Torch @torcho.bsky.social · 1d

#soStlouis - Cops stopping traffic to “talk” to the street pretzel vendor. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

Why is no one talking about who Alders & Board of E&A will appoint as next St. Louis City Sheriff?

State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · Jun 10

St. Louis City Sheriff Montgomery refuses to do his job, should be removed

State Law says County Commission fills vacancy. State Law also says County Commission in City = Mayor, Comptroller, Alders

Alders need to get off their asses and send voters amendments to write County offices into Charter

Screenshot of Section 82.700 Revised Statutes of Missouri

Screenshot of Section 57.080 Revised Statutes of Missouri #1

Screenshot of Section 57.080 Revised Statutes of Missouri #2

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

Thoughts on St Louis City Data Center controversy from @connerkerrigan.substack.com

"Data centers cost a lot, don’t create many (permanent) jobs, and are being built to house hardware that depreciates every three to five years at best. None of these are qualities of good long-term investments."

Conner Kerrigan @connerkerrigan.substack.com · 3d

There's no future in data centers. The City of St. Louis should reject any proposal to build a new one within the city's borders.

connerkerrigan.substack.com/p/there-is-n...

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

What would prevent City of St. Louis from operating a revenue stream called a liquor store?

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Angel of the Ozarks @angeloftheozarks.bsky.social · 1d

That'll happen when you do things like cut capital gains taxes.

Bridgette Dunlap @bridgettedunlap.bsky.social · 3d

Missouri public schools, Medicaid need $1 billion more to continue current programs missouriindependent.com/2025/10/09/m...

Missouri public schools, Medicaid need $1 billion more to continue current programs • Missouri Independent

Missouri’s bank balance looked healthy at the end of September but spending demands and earmarked projects will take the most of any surplus.

missouriindependent.com

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

I have missed so much bad news while traveling in one bar, low quality cell service country.

One such story.

Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 1d

ICE left David, a 17-year-old boy, stranded on the side of Interstate 20 after pulling over his immigrant father, Hector, in Mississippi.

David began running in the scorching sun after the car and watched as it disappeared from sight—soon headed to a Louisiana ICE prison.

Here's their story.

ICE Stranded a 17-Year-Old on I-20 After Arresting His Father. The Mississippi Dad Now Faces Deportation.

A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.

www.mississippifreepress.org

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

"We're also hoping this new generator will reduce his daily fuel costs. And it's way quieter too, which Larry's dog, Patches, is thankful for!"

Donate what you can to help Larry & Tony's Food Corner in St Louis 🌪 ravaged North City keep doing the good work.

Elad Gross @bigelad.bsky.social · 1d

Larry's generator gave out before he did, but, thanks to donors like you, we were able to save the food in the freezers (and give his dog Patches some quieter background noise!). Check out the latest update at our GoFundMe page for a group of volunteers serving North St. Louis.

gofund.me/a63fb1c85

Donate to Larry and Tony's Food Corner: St. Louis Tornado Relief, organized by Elad Gross

We're raising money to help Larry and Tony keep feeding people in No… Elad Gross needs your support for Larry and Tony's Food Corner: St. Louis Tornado Relief

gofund.me

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

🧵 on some bullshit by Data Center consultant

I wish I had an opportunity on this road trip to track all the electric company, developer/lobbyist, construction union, Civic Progress dba Greater St. Louis 💰 money to City electeds but I don't.

Ben West @westbywest.bsky.social · 2d

1/4 These schemes come here because SB4 obligates residents to pay for new power plants, capacity that would mostly be used by the data centers.

- THO repeatedly said the 500 Prospect Ave project won't raise bills, but *utility regulator* PSC says the opposite. www.stlpr.org/economy-busi...

Consultants met with complaints during first town hall on Armory data center proposal

Concerned St. Louis residents made their thoughts known about a proposed $1.5 billion data center project that developers hope to build on the premises of the shuttered Armory building in Midtown.

www.stlpr.org

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

The more you know 🌠 Happy Caturday edition

Williamsburg sponsors the Virginia Cat Festival vacatfestival.com but it is for humans only

"all things cats!" but not your cat 👀

Virginia Cat Festival: A celebration of all things cats!

A festival for cat people featuring special guests, live performances, vendors, cat-themed games and activities, & much more!

vacatfestival.com

State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

*That should say you and yours 🤦‍♀️

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry for your and yours loss.

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

This lake is in Grand Portage State Forest MN which has 185 year old White & Red Pines

Dog sledding is a winter sport here

Photo of dog sled crossing sign has my finger over it, so not posting

Sign on road in forest. Text:

Arrow pointing left
0.4 MI

Points Unknown
Dog-Based Adventures

State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning from McFarland Lake (Minnesota Forestry) and Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area (US Dept of Interior). Not sure whose land the camper is on but it was an hr+ drive on dirt roads to get here. 🤷‍♀️ State campgrounds are booked solid.

The Great Northern Adventure #LandYacht #Trip10 Day 17

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

Had a delicious lunch on Wednesday at The Library Bistro in International Falls* MN

Someone donated part of law library. They tried to give us 1965 Revised Statutes of Minnesota 🤣

*Falls now buried in reservoir 🤦‍♀️

I'm going to bed now

Grilled cheese sandwich with provolone and cheddar cheese on multgrain bread. Also mixed greens, red onion, tomato salad

Burger with gouda cheese and homemade spicy potato chips

Dining area at restaurant with wall to wall bookshelves with books and art on wall

Group seating room at restaurant. There are fire places and a above a mural of the falls of International Falls before it was buried in reservoir. In background, bookshelves with many books

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

Pelican Lake @ Orr MN

Path to fishing dock that begins with plaque that says:

Built by
CCC Camp S-52
1938

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A. Torch @torcho.bsky.social · 1d

If you are in the STL area you might get a data center construction survey via text. It appears to be pro-large data centers and even throws in some MAGA dog-whistles, like how data centers are good for First Responders and police, and will lower your taxes. Get it hell. ☠️

Opinions on data centers. Unfavorable in most locations in a city.

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

T. Patten Cafe, the donut place, had pony art, a table for locals to work on jigsaw puzzles, and some things for sale that I have no idea what they are.

Four foot wide painting of horses on prarie

Table with crafts for sale. I don't know if they are jewelry or nicknacks. I don't know if they made or plastic, paper mache, clay, or ceramic,

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

We did have giant donuts in Orr MN on Thursday. They were good and big, as advertised.

Giant donut dusted with sugat. It fills a dessert plate.

Red building that once was a train depot. Signage on side says:

T. Patten Cafe
Home of the Big Donut

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

Lake Superior @ Grand Marais MN

The enormity is breathtaking. Water for as far as the eye can see.

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

Also did not stop at Beaver House in Grand Marais MN

It was a bait shop.

It's now a liquor store owned by... City of Grand Marais.
wtip.org/municipal-li... I am fascinated by this city revenue stream concept.

Front view of Beaver House with giant wooden beaver art

Side view of Beaver House with giant walleye sculpture swimming out of building

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

Stopped briefly at Grand Marais (French, Great Marsh), stolen land of the Ojibwe, who called it Gichi-biitoobiig, great duplicate water, reference to 2 bays that form this Lake Superior harbor

Didn't stop in World's Best Donuts since we know the best are at John's or Donut Drive-In in St. Louis

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 1d

Fabulous weather and food.

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