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Let’s talk about the future of Nicollet Mall. Join our live blog now with columnist Eric Roper

Roper is chatting online with readers today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

By Eric Roper

The Minnesota Star Tribune

June 3, 2025 at 4:37PM

This empty storefront on Nicollet Mall used to be an Office Depot. (Eric Roper/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

I recently offered my thoughts on how to improve Nicollet Mall (more doors and better window visibility). We received a lot of feedback, and I’m here to discuss it with you.

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about the writer

Eric Roper

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Eric Roper is a columnist for the Star Tribune focused on urban affairs in the Twin Cities. He previously oversaw Curious Minnesota, the Minnesota Star Tribune's reader-driven reporting project.

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