I understand that Summerfest was started as a way to get more activity downtown, and it sure accomplishes that. In fact, to a number of downtown merchants, that seems to be the problem.
COMMENTARY: Business owners should pay to use public streets
Friday, August 19, 2011 | 4:45 p.m. CDT
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