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Shuang Hur Oriental Market's St. Paul location drops from active licence list

Shuang Hur Oriental Market's St. Paul location drops from active licence list

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The store may still be trading; the city publishes no licence dates

Today: Licence missing from two consecutive readings

Overview

Updated 1 hour ago

Shuang Hur Oriental Market Inc at 654 University Ave W in Saint Paul no longer appears on the city's active food establishment licence list. It was present on the list when first read on 2026-08-28, and has been missing from two consecutive readings since 2026-09-30.

The city publishes no licence date, so the absence is an indication, not a confirmation. The business may still be trading, and a licence can lapse for reasons other than closure.

Why it matters

If the store has closed, St. Paul loses a long-standing source of hard-to-find Asian groceries and live seafood.

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Key Indicators

2
Consecutive readings without the licence
The licence was missing from the list on 2026-10-02 and the previous reading.
2026-08-28
First date licence was observed on the list
The earliest reading in this observation period; the licence may have been active before this date.

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Organizations Involved

Timeline

August 2026 October 2026

3 events Latest: Today
  1. Licence missing from two consecutive readings

    Today Observation

    The licence is absent from the list on two consecutive readings; the business may still be trading.

  2. Licence last seen on list

    Observation

    The licence is present on the list for the last time in this observation period.

  3. Licence observed on active list

    Observation

    Shuang Hur Oriental Market Inc appears on the city's active food establishment licence list.

Scenarios

1

Shuang Hur St. Paul closes permanently

Possible Resolves by Jan 31, 2027

Discussed by: Local shoppers and community observers

The licence lapse reflects a permanent closure. The store stops trading, and the building is vacated. This would be confirmed by a 'For Lease' sign or a statement from the company.

2

Licence lapses but store remains open

Possible Resolves by Jan 31, 2027

Discussed by: Licensing experts

The licence may have lapsed due to a missed renewal or administrative error, while the store continues to operate. The city may issue a new licence or the store may be operating without one temporarily.

3

Store relocates or rebrands

Unlikely Resolves by Jan 31, 2027

Discussed by: Local business watchers

The company may be moving the St. Paul store to a new location or rebranding under a different name, causing the licence to be cancelled. This would be confirmed by a new licence application or a public announcement.

Historical Context

One moment from history that rhymes with this story — and how it unfolded.

2010s-2020s

Closure of independent grocery stores (various)

Many independent grocery stores across the U.S. have closed due to rising rents, competition from large chains, and changing demographics. Examples include small ethnic markets in urban areas.

Then

Communities lose access to specialty foods and local jobs.

Now

Some neighborhoods become food deserts, while others see new stores open.

Why this matters now

Shuang Hur's potential closure would follow a pattern of independent grocers struggling, but the store's long history and loyal customer base may differentiate it.

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