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Sarah Fenske

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Seeker of truth, maker of mischief. Executive editor at St. Louis Magazine. Can't believe I'm doing this again.

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Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 7h

Does it make sense to put two big data centers in the heart of St. Louis? If you ask the developers who built the City Foundry, the answer is no -- who believe doing so could represent a big missed opportunity. New at @stlmag.bsky.social www.stlmag.com/business/cit...

City Foundry developers question Midtown data center plans

When Steve Smith, CEO of the development firm New + Found, thinks about the data center proposed for Midtown St. Louis, he can’t help but think of a previous plan for a different site that’s directly ...

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 10h

Kristi Noem's controversial shutdown video isn't airing at Lambert St. Louis International Airport, but airport officials aren't saying why www.stlmag.com/news/kristi-...

Noem's controversial shutdown video isn’t airing at St. Louis airport

As of yesterday, TSA checkpoints at St. Louis Lambert International Airport were not showing a video in which Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blames the current government shutdown on Democrat...

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 1d

KSDK told staff that they've parted ways with longtime morning news anchor Rene Knott. @ryankrull.bsky.social and I have the details for @stlmag.bsky.social www.stlmag.com/news/rene-kn...

Rene Knott parts ways with KDSK in sudden split

Morning show anchor Rene Knott wasn’t on air this morning at KSDK (Channel 5)—and while reporter Mercedes MacKay told the audience she was filling in for 21-year station veteran, the reality appears t...

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 2d

St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery has been ordered to jail while he awaits his day in court .... but, bizarrely, he remains the sheriff. @ryankrull.bsky.social has the details: www.stlmag.com/news/alfred-...

St. Louis sheriff ordered to jail after trouble with guns, burner phone

St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery got burned by his own burner phone today and is now headed to jail as the criminal case against him works its way through court. Montgomery, already on house arres...

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 2d

Town hall on data center planned for Midtown St. Louis brings out the critics. @stlmag.bsky.social's Eric Schmid has all the details -- and the promises being made by backers www.stlmag.com/business/tow...

Town hall on Midtown data center brings out critics—and promises of no tax abatement

A data center proposed for St. Louis’ Midtown neighborhood drew hostile questions from city residents last night, with broad concerns and skepticism about the purported benefits of a $600 million data...

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Rachel Parker @msraitchetp.bsky.social · 3d

All hail @sarahfenske.bsky.social for what can only be described as this "peak St. Louis" story. Ah, man. I love it here.

Story from St. Louis Daily Magazine: O'Connell's pub calls bullshit on foliage notice it got from the city. David beats Goliath!!!

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you for enjoying this little vignette as much as I did!

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 7d

5 new felony charges have been filed against St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery, and these are a lot more serious. @ryankrull.bsky.social has the details www.stlmag.com/news/sheriff...

St. Louis sheriff now faces witness tampering, retaliation charges

St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is on house arrest after being hit with five new felonies—and may be headed to jail as early as Tuesday. Montgomery was in court today after being hit with a supers...

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 16d

I get your perspective here, and appreciate the feedback, but trying to explain a concept like a DAO in a way that gets readers into the story is not for the faint-hearted. Headlines by definition engage in some oversimplification -- but I hope the story itself handles it with nuance.

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 16d

I edited the article.

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 16d

Bitcoin-style real estate investment comes to St. Louis neighborhoods. What could go wrong??!?! www.stlmag.com/news/dao-st-...

Bitcoin-style real estate investment comes to St. Louis, and neighbors aren’t happy

A new type of housing investor has come to St. Louis—one that involves not just out-of-town owners, but ones operating under a structure that’s part Bitcoin and part 1960s commune. For the alderwoman ...

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 16d

Had no idea! Thank you!

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 20d

Another St. Louis publication bites the dust. RIP, Feast. www.stlmag.com/business/fea...

Post-Dispatch owners eliminate Feast, other staff positions

Lee Enterprises has killed the St. Louis-based food publication Feast and is also eliminating positions at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jeff Gordon, president of the United Media Guild that represent...

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 20d

I was wondering where the heck that came from but should have know it was the old St. Louis Twitter, RIP. Buffer zone is a *lot* more accurate

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 21d

Indeed. This would be mortifying enough without the media attention.... but I appreciate the way she owned her mistake.

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 21d

And now police say their investigation shows there was no shooting, just a minor car crash. @ryankrull.bsky.social has the latest

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 22d

St. Louis Alderwoman Laura Keys was shot at yesterday-- and fears it may not have been random. @ryankrull.bsky.social reports for @stlmag.bsky.social www.stlmag.com/news/alderwo...

St. Louis alderwoman was shot at, worries it wasn’t random

On Tuesday morning, Alderwoman Laura Keys was already headed to the police station when someone took a shot at her truck, knocking off the passenger side mirror. A terrifying experience for anyone, i...

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 22d

St. Louis Alderwoman Laura Keys was shot at yesterday-- and fears it may not have been random. @ryankrull.bsky.social reports for @stlmag.bsky.social www.stlmag.com/news/alderwo...

St. Louis alderwoman was shot at, worries it wasn’t random

On Tuesday morning, Alderwoman Laura Keys was already headed to the police station when someone took a shot at her truck, knocking off the passenger side mirror. A terrifying experience for anyone, i...

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 24d

Sorry, just seeing this! That's a good question that I didn't think to ask. Let me see what I can find out

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 27d

Oh, thank you! I appreciate that

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · 29d

Could a doubled-up district spell trouble for Missouri's new congressional map? @ryankrull.bsky.social explores the possible error that could mean trouble www.stlmag.com/news/trouble...

Doubled-up district could spell trouble for Missouri’s 7–1 congressional map

A snafu in the bill redrawing Missouri’s congressional districts could lead to big headaches down the road for Republicans hoping to have the GOP-friendly playing field enacted in time for the Novembe...

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · Sep 16

“It seems clear that the intent is to further destabilize these important historic buildings so that they can be demolished outside of the City’s Preservation Ordinance.” - St. Louis Landmarks Assn

Owner is also being sued by Soulard Restoration Group for nuisance property- historic church.

City puts owner of historic stone house on notice after damage allegations

Last week the city ordered the owner of a historic property in Carondelet to stop work on the building. That order from the city, sent to a physician whose real estate holdings throughout town have co...

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · Sep 6

At MetroQuest invading Cherokee Street via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · Aug 29

An open air drug market thrives in the heart of Downtown West St. Louis. City leaders are working to help its denizens -- but progress has been slow. @ryankrull.bsky.social reports www.stlmag.com/news/open-ai...

Open-air drug market thrives near Downtown West tourist attractions | St. Louis Magazine

For months now, an open-air drug market has operated in a small Downtown West park that sits next to a school and between two significant St. Louis attractions.

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Ryan Krull @ryankrull.bsky.social · Aug 28

Some days you win. Some days you lose. Some days you do both.

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Sheriff is charged in federal court, but key element of state case is dismissed | St. Louis Magazine

At the St. Louis city sheriff’s office, as in life, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes both on the same day. In less than 24 hours, Sheriff

Sarah Fenske @sarahfenske.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Irish ambassador to the U.S. arrived in St. Louis yesterday. Here's why, and what's on her agenda www.stlmag.com/news/irish-a...

Irish ambassador finds good reason to be in St. Louis | St. Louis Magazine

Ireland’s ambassador to the U.S., Geraldine Byrne Nason, touched down yesterday in St. Louis for a whirlwind three days in Missouri—a trip just a wee bit