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A fan holds up a sign in reference to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at a Chiefs game.
A fan holds up a sign in reference to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at a Kansas City Chiefs game.

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  • Kansas City has been gripped by Taylor Swift mania amidst her relationship with Travis Kelce.
  • Everything the pop star touches turns to gold, which is helping Kansas City's economy.
  • Kansas City businesses said they've seen booming sales from Swifties.

Last weekend, the Kansas City vintage shop Westside Storey had its best weekend of sales "in a long time," manager Megan Folmsbee said.

The reason? Taylor Swift. Ever since the pop phenom first showed up to cheer on her rumored beau, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, at Arrowhead stadium on September 24th, the Midwestern city has been feeling bejeweled.

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Taylor Swift has made Kansas City her new stomping ground — and local shops say…