Objects in Mirror: June 3, 2008 Archive

University Ave. described as "a brave old lady"

Posted at 9:12 AM on June 3, 2008 by Julia Schrenkler

In our online discussion about University Avenue contributor Jim G. describes past and present markers, and then wishes "a brave old lady" some good luck:

"Lexington Ballpark. The right fielder had to run uphill to catch a fly ball. The left fielder had to watch a homer land on the roof of the Colliseum roller rink.

The Monkey Wards tower. Their separate auto center also contained a pet shop that had a mynah bird that we always stopped by to talk to. "Hellooo....."

The art deco buildings that still stand. The deserted car lots. The revitalized Asian community strip. Inner-city major food stores that are lacking in many metro areas. A community in transition, that doesn't seem to know what direction it wants to take.

A community whose face will probably be changed forever by a light rail system that will offer fewer stops and less frequent service than buses now provide. A community that should push for I-94 corridor light rail.

I wish you luck, Univ. Av., You are a brave old lady.

Oops - Almost forget the Prom Ballroom. Happy memories of young romance." - Jim G.

* Explore MPR's University Ave: A work in progress
* Share your commentaries, memories and photos of the avenue
* Join the online discussion to share your memories or discuss the future of the thoroughfare

Interact with our political coverage

Posted at 6:15 PM on June 3, 2008 by Julia Schrenkler

Listen to our special live primary night coverage, but don't stop there. Send your rally photos to MPR, follow and tweet at our Twitter feed live from the floor, and try to keep up with Bob Collins' liveblogging on News Cut.

Tell your story: Did you stand in line to see Obama speak?

Posted at 8:59 PM on June 3, 2008 by Julia Schrenkler

Bob Collins posted pictures of the line which extended more than a mile and a half winding up and down St. Paul's streets earlier tonight.

Did you stand in line to see Barack Obama speak at the Xcel Center? Join our online discussion: A never ending line? Share why you stood in line, and don't stop there. Help MPR cover this story.