You may remember the story from last week about a large dirt mound in Soulard.
Well, if you stop by the mound today, you'll see crews and trucks hauling the dirt away.

The mound of dirt at 2221 S 7th St. in Soulard on 7/28/26
Jade Aubrey, KMOX
Last week, two city officials told KMOX they had reason to believe the owner of the property, JLN Soulard Properties LLC., authorized a small amount of dirt to be dumped in the beginning.
However, a spokesperson for owner says that's not true.
Find out how the owner says the dirt got there and when it will be gone at the podcast above.
The tall mound of dirt in Soulard should be gone soon.
— KMOX St. Louis News (@kmoxnews) July 29, 2026
If you stop by 2221 S 7th Street in Soulard today, you'll see a significantly smaller mound of dirt and crews hauling more away.
A spokesperson for the owner of the property says he was unaware of the dirt being dumped… pic.twitter.com/xyZ1P6VWT4
As of today, a fourth of the dirt has already been moved.
As of today, a fourth of the dirt has already been moved.



