Appeals Court Rules in Favor of University of St. Thomas in Arena Case

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the University of St. Thomas, finding that a revised environmental review for its new Lee and Penny Anderson Arena was sufficient. The decision marked a significant victory for the university in its long-running legal dispute with a neighborhood group, Advocates for Responsible Development (ARD). Background on the legal dispute Two years ago, the ARD challenged the City of St. Paul's initial approval of the university's environmental ass