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St. Paul residents to weigh in on renaming César Chávez Street after abuse claims
By Joseph Swanson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
A St. Paul community group on the west side is planning to meet on Thursday night to gather public input on whether César Chávez Street should be renamed.
Connecting Wabasha and Concord streets, César Chávez Street cuts through District del Sol, the West Side’s commercial corridor lined with L...
Key takeaway RELATED: Minneapolis City Council advances proposal to revert César Chavez Avenue to its original name César Chávez was a union labor leader and died in 1993 before the street was renamed after him in 2004.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The debate over renaming César Chávez Street in St. Paul comes as the city's Latino community, particularly those in the District del Sol commercial corridor, grapple with the implications of honoring a figure now accused of abuse. The street, lined with Latino-owned businesses, has been a source of pride for the community since its renaming in 2004. However, the allegations against Chávez have sparked a reevaluation of his legacy, with Minneapolis already taking steps to revert its own César Chavez Avenue to its original name. As St. Paul residents prepare to weigh in on the issue, the city's West Side Community Organization will play a key role in gathering input and informing the city council's decision. The August vote will be closely watched, particularly by business owners and residents who have come to identify with the street's name and the values it was meant to represent.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? A St. Paul community group on the west side is planning to meet on Thursday night to gather public input on whether César Chávez Street should be renamed.
Connecting Wabasha and Concord streets, César Chávez Street cuts through District del Sol, the West Side’s commercial corridor lined with L...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 16, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
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