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Stanley’s Celebrates 15 Years By Not Getting Torn Down
This past February, the team at Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room posted on Facebook that the tavern’s fate was uncertain, writing “SAVE Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room!” with a blaring siren emoji. Not because of finances or owner retirement; rather, the state of Minnesota was looking to acquire the building, located at 2500 University Ave. in Minneapolis, as part of its 2027 University Avenue Construction Project. Tearing down the 130-year-old building, which Stanley’s moved into 15 years ago, was on the table.
But things are looking up, as Stanley’s announced today that all 25th Avenue businesses are safe.
“Thanks to your support and voices, we’re thrilled to share that Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room will not be impacted by the current plans,” the owners write in a statement. “After speaking directly with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, they confirmed that Stanley’s is no longer under consideration for acquisition.”…