Wood Den had become something of a local landmark, with giant wood statues of everything from an oversized chair to movie characters displayed outside.
Johnson was hired as a full-time employee of the city's public works department after completing the Urban League of St. Louis' "Save Our Sons" job training program.
The brand is โdedicated to celebrating the cityโs spirit, its people, and its diverse culture through innovative and fashion-forward designs,โ the city said.
The man, who is from Olathe, Kansas, filed in federal court in Kansas, rather than in Missouri, where the lawmakers were from. His attorney plans to refile.
The fire protection district said a lot of these challenges are not unique to them and something volunteer departments are experiencing across the state.