Spring is right around the corner so why not think baseball. The recent bonding bill is being discussed at the State Capitol. This bonding bill would support numerous public works projects but more notably, the proposed regional ballpark in Lowertown. Currently, the Saint Paul Saints play right up the street from where we meet. Midway Stadium has been the home of the Saints since 1994. In 1995, a young high school kid got his first job at Midway (then Municipal Stadium) working for the City of Saint Paul's Parks and Recreation. That kid called Midway his home away from home for several years with what he considered the best job in the world.
That kid was me. I still stop in to Midway to check in with my former boss who was a mentor to me growing up. Midway will always be a very special place to me. However, age and large crowds have Midway Stadium wilting away. The ballpark which at one time was the hottest ticket in town, is now an antiquated facility that has seen better days. The proposed ballpark in Lowertown would be a welcomed change.
This ballpark would not be owned by a millionaire team owner. This ballpark would be a jewel that that citizens of Saint Paul could call their own. This city owned ballpark would bring thousands into Lowertown for not only Saints games but high school and amateur ball as well.
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