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Thanks for the information. They do have a sign up prohibiting through traffic, so I'm not sure how useful it is for the public if they were to abide by the private drive restrictions. The only way that this would be useful for public use would be if Soap Factory were to reconfigure their parking. ...

When is the expected completion date?

Summer of next year, according to their website.

I always got frustrated in school when my housemates wanted to go to the Rosedale AMC for movies rather than the closer and much cooler St Anthony Main. On the cheap front.. doesn't AMC offer $6 movies all day every day except Fri and Sat though? In any case, I wish there were more theaters like St...

That's great news. I really like that theater, even though it's become somewhat decrepit. I appreciate the Main's more adult orientation that you don't find in the suburbs. I am puzzled by part about upgrading to digital technology. I thought that all theaters had to do that a while back. The artic...

The owners of the St. Anthony Main movie theater are investing $2 million in renovations this fall. The renovations will consist of new digital projection technology, improved sound systems, new decor, new heating and air conditioning and new seating. http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2013/...

Just an observation, but given that Minnesotans tend to be ultra prideful about our unique offerings to the world, it's kind of surprising there isn't still a Totino's retail operation. Can't you imagine people brining their out of town guests: "Oh yeah, pizza rolls? Right here. We invented it...

The Knoll by dmd.hashw, on Flickr

I suppose I wouldn't mind them so much if:

-They obeyed traffic laws
-Avoided residential areas
-Kept the noise down
-Didn't litter

...I think that covers most of it.

Also, obligatory.

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Are there any updates regarding this project?

How many stories to go until this thing is topped out?

I've often found myself annoyed with the people that relentlessly complain about "more height" on this site. So at the risk of sounding like a hypocrite, I will say I really wish a tower would go up on this site. Something along the lines of a "Carlyle 2" would provide some much...

Here's what it looks like as of yesterday:


IMAG0057 by dmd.hashw, on Flickr

The project is topped out and they're now working on the exterior.


IMG_20130705_190239 by dmd.hashw, on Flickr


IMG_20130705_190258 by dmd.hashw, on Flickr

They've finished the first level of stick above the concrete, and they've also started laying brick on the rear portions of the building. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3764/9171898546_aa87c45198.jpg Stone Arch II by dmd.hashw , on Flickr http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/9169676591_7e87e40ec6.jpg S...

I don't know how feasible it would have been to salvage this building anyway. There's some pretty nasty stuff involved in plating and electropolishing metals...

I figured this project was dead. Glad to see some updates.

The clock is ticking on the surface parking lot across the street from here.

So, we should stick with the Metrodome then? That'll show'em we really mean business!

I think it would've been cool if they could retain the Totino's mural that is on the side of the building and incorporate it into some sort of courtyard or pocket park, but otherwise I don't see much worth salvaging. I'll have the memories of having dinner there with my mom on her paydays, and that ...