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Minnesota

Mister Ed

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1. I know that neighborhood well, having lived there, and yes, immigrants revitalized it in the 90's.

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Sat Dec 20, 2025, 09:08 PM

19 hrs ago

The neighborood was in sharp decline until an influx of Latino immigrants brought about a renaissance in the 90's. Suddenly, there was a vibrant economy on Lake Street again, with a bustling mercado and music in the air at night...

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Thousands of "radical activists" descend on Lake Street, Minneapolis, protesting ICE, Saturday 12/20 [View all] progree 20 hrs ago OP

I know that neighborhood well, having lived there, and yes, immigrants revitalized it in the 90's. Mister Ed 19 hrs ago #1

Unfortunately, businesses there are hurting severely. I was thinking of taking a tour on the new Metro B line progree 16 hrs ago #3

This confirms in stark detail what a dinner companion told me last night. Mister Ed 13 hrs ago #4

now i am labeled "radical activist" slap . another label that i wear proudly.:) AllaN01Bear 17 hrs ago #2

A short video version progree 10 hrs ago #5

I am glad it went well. OldBaldy1701E 8 hrs ago #6