Sarah Fenske

St. Louis

Executive Editor at St. Louis Magazine

Executive editor at @stlmag, STLPR Legal Roundtable host, Donnybrook combatant. RIP, RFT. Seeker of truth, maker of mischief. Email [email protected]

Articles

SLU Will Close Its Museum Of Contemporary Religious Art

3 days ago | stlmag.com | Sarah Fenske

In 1993, Saint Louis University opened a new initiative that it touted as the first of its kind—in its words, “the first museum to bring an interfaith focus to contemporary art.” The Museum of Contemporary Religious Art was the brainchild of Fr. Terrence Dempsey, a Jesuit known to joke he was the only person to turn his dissertation into a museum.
Juror Fights To Overturn Conviction, Years After She Sent A Teenager Away

6 days ago | stlmag.com | Sarah Fenske

Twenty-three years ago, Linda Dickerson-Bell sent a teenager to prison for life. Michael Politte, then 18, was on trial in Washington County, Missouri, accused of beating his mother to death and then setting her body ablaze. The defense case was minimal, at best. Politte’s overworked public defender took just a half-day to present his case, and failed to poke holes in supposedly scientific evidence that would soon be thoroughly disproved.
Blues CEO Sees Hockey Lifting Downtown—and St. Louis’ Mood, Too | St. Louis Magazine

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Sarah Fenske |Nicholas Phillips |Ryan Krull |Melissa Meinzer

It’s been a great week for hockey in St. Louis: Over the weekend, tens of thousands of fans flocked to Enterprise Center for the NCAA’s Frozen Four tournament, and on Tuesday, the St. Louis Blues clinched a playoff spot with their 6–1 win against Utah. For Chris Zimmerman, president and CEO of business operations for the Blues, it’s a time of great excitement—and not just for hockey fans.
CITY SC's Conrad Wallem Focuses On The Details And Staying Nimble

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Justin Horneker |Melissa Meinzer |George Mahe |Sarah Fenske

Conrad Wallem arrived at St. Louis CITY SC this winter on loan from SK Slavia Prague. And while CITY has struggled to produce goals in the face of key injuries, Wallem has proven to be a sort of Swiss Army knife for the club. Through the beginning of manager Olof Mellberg’s era in St. Louis, the 24-year-old midfielder has started seven matches up and down the formation. Wallem has pushed high on the right, dropped low on the left, and everything in between.
5 Design Rules Worth Following

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |George Mahe |Sarah Fenske |Ryan Krull

Step into Three French Hens in Wildwood, and you’ll quickly understand why owner Rae Sutton is one of the region’s most trusted voices in interior design. Her curated showroom is filled with warmth, texture, and a comforting sense of cohesion—proof that following your heart and a few smart rules can go hand in hand when it comes to home décor. “I often tell clients and friends to follow their hearts regarding interior design,” Rae says.
A Home In Grantwood Village Hits The Market

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Caroline Kopsky |Melissa Meinzer |George Mahe |Sarah Fenske

1929 Spanish Mediterranean Originality This home has curb appeal with a capital C, and its white stucco exterior and red-brick accents, including the clay tile roof, speak to its 1920s architecture. Beautiful details abound inside, starting with the original inlay wood floors on the first floor, Italian stone floors in the sunroom, and stained glass windows throughout the home. The living room alone boasts an Italian stone fireplace, gorgeous millwork, and arched entries.
Soul On Fire Will Get Nationwide Release This October

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Sarah Fenske |Melissa Meinzer |Christine Jackson |George Mahe

John O’Leary’s remarkable life story has been an inspirational speech, a book, and a movie production. Now it’s a major motion picture—coming soon to a theater near you. An adaptation of O’Leary’s book On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, Soul on Fire depicts how the 9-year-old O’Leary nearly burned to death, only to find redemption and meaning through some mentors that included Cardinals announcer Jack Buck.
Arch Eats: Oldest Restaurants In St. Louis

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |George Mahe |Sarah Fenske |Ryan Krull

Sure, we could talk about the oldest restaurants in St. Louis—but let’s be honest, age doesn’t always mean excellence. In this episode of Arch Eats co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr spotlight over a dozen iconic eateries continue to deliver with character and consistency. The youngest is 50 years old; the oldest is 127. Let your cravings guide you back in time—and maybe back to the table—at one of these beloved culinary institutions.
Clean-slate Legislation In Missouri Sees Bipartisan Push

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Nicholas Phillips |Ryan Krull |Sarah Fenske |Melissa Meinzer

This article first appeared in the Solutions newsletter. Click here to learn more and sign up. The idea of a “clean slate” is simple. If you’ve been convicted of a nonviolent crime, finished your sentence, and kept your nose clean for a while, then—the thinking goes—you should be able to get on with your life. Everyone wins if you do. But your criminal history is like a stain. Potential landlords and employers may spot it on a background check and recoil.
Morganford Apartments Secure A Key Approval From City Hall

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Ryan Krull |Sarah Fenske |Melissa Meinzer |George Mahe

A 36-unit apartment building whose development has long been stuck at the city’s Preservation Board now appears set for construction off Morganford Road, just two blocks from Tower Grove Park. In the past two years, developer AHM Group has twice been denied permission to knock down three historic, rundown buildings at Juniata and Morganford to make way for the apartments.