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Some of the earliest immigrants to the city of St. Paul lived in areas that were eventually torn down, leaving residents to find new places to live. 

Many Mexican immigrants settled in areas like Swede Hollow and the West Side Flats.

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Some of the earliest immigrants to the city of St. Paul lived in areas that were eventually torn down, leaving residents to find new places to live. Many Mexican immigrants settled in areas like Swede Hollow and the West Side Flats.

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Some of the earliest immigrants to the city of St. Paul lived in areas that were eventually torn down, leaving residents to find new places to live. Many Mexican immigrants settled in areas like Swede Hollow and the West Side Flats.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  


Some of the earliest immigrants to the city of St. Paul lived in areas that were eventually torn down -- leaving residents to find new places to live. Many Mexican immigrants settled in areas like Swede Hollow and the West Side Flats.

Former West Side Flats residents have mixed memories about their old neighborhood

A black and white photo of a community by a river.

Former West Side Flats residents have mixed memories about their old neighborhood

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