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Photographer Wing Young Huie's view of University Ave.

Renowned Minnesota photographer Wing Young Huie is working on a new installation highlighting life along University Ave. "The Language of Urbanism: A Six-Mile Photographic Inquiry," will be complete in 2010. Wing shares some of the photos he's taken so far.

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Immigrants always welcome

Immigrants always welcome

The east end of University Ave. reflects the rich cultural diversity of the people who live and work here, and give this section of the avenue its distinct character. This area is the most ethnically diverse and fastest-growing neighborhood in the city of St. Paul.
by Jessica Mador

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The car culture

The car culture

The automobile still rules on University Ave., but it may one day have to share the street with trains -- yet again.
by Laura Yuen

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The view from Prospect Park

The view from Prospect Park

The people along University Ave. in St. Paul and Minneapolis were told 25 years ago there was a light rail line in their future. Now with state bonding approved, the Central Corridor line is a step closer to reality. We visited the Prospect Park neighborhood to see how residents there view the project.
by Dan Olson

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An entertainment destination

An entertainment destination

St. Paul's University Ave. has a history as an entertainment destination and a gathering place that changes with the times.
by William Wilcoxen

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Duluth doctor remembers his service in a MASH

Duluth doctor remembers his service in a MASH

A Duluth doctor recalls serving in an Army MASH unit in the Korean War. His experience was similar to the popular M*A*S*H television show of the 1970s.
by Bob Kelleher

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Community restores abandoned church

This Memorial Day, for the first time in nearly 50 years, a southern Minnesota community will celebrate Mass in a church abandoned half a century ago.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julie Siple

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Ann Reed: Song for Minnesota Concert

After hundreds of miles, e-mails and eager people Ann Reed's quest to write a new song for Minnesota is over. Or is it? On May 3, 2008 Ann got together some of her favorite musicians to present a concert that was the culmination of the tour.
by Dale Connelly and Jim Ed Poole

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Exploring Dylan's home on the Range

Exploring Dylan's home on the Range

In honor of the 67th birthday of its most famous former resident, Hibbing celebrates "Dylan Days" this weekend. One of the people who will be in Hibbing for the festivities is writer Toby Thompson, author of "Positively Main Street."
by Jim Bickal

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Minnesota's forests played a role in history

Minnesota's forests played a role in history

Minnesota's Forest History Center offers a glimpse back at a time when lumberjacks lived deep in the north woods, carving a future from the trees. Listen to an audio postcard as second graders learn about lumberjack life.
by Tom Robertson

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