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St. Louis is finally moving forward with the Rams settlement money—$250 million—after years of debate, with the Board of Aldermen approving a plan to use $230 million for tornado recovery and investments in north St. Louis, downtown, and critical infrastructure like water systems. The urgency is high, especially after an EF3 tornado caused over $1.6 billion in damage, hitting north St. Louis hardest. Community advocates pushed for at least $150 million for relief and rebuilding in the northside, while officials point to visible needs like a massive water system hole near the Dome. Three aldermen voted no, citing concerns over future emergencies and downtown funding, showing lingering disagreements on how best to spend the settlement funds.

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