ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Downtown St. Paul has been described as "intimidating, unappealing, and empty" as it struggles to fill office towers, storefronts and restaurants.

The backstory:

As downtown areas in cities across the country struggle to recover from the pandemic, Minnesota’s capitol city faces unique challenges. Several office towers have been abandoned after Madison Equities walked away from its entire real estate portfolio. An obsolete and over-retailed skyway system is dragging down street-level business. The stadium that draws millions of visitors is now considered outdated and in need of huge investments in public money for renovations, according to the Minnesota Wild and city officials.

Why you should care:

A recent report found the city is at a critical junctur

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