Little Mekong, St Paul
Construction of the Central Corridor Light Rail line is affecting businesses in and around University Avenue. In St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood, customer access is a challenge for local businesses. KFAI producer Eric Blom visits the area and talks to Southeast Asian business owners about a collaborative project called "Little Mekong."
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Construction of the Central Corridor Light Rail line is affecting businesses in and around University Avenue. In St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood, customer access is a challenge for local businesses. KFAI producer Eric Blom visits the area and talks to Southeast Asian business owners about a collaborative project called "Little Mekong."
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Construction of the Central Corridor Light Rail line is affecting businesses in and around University Avenue. In St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood, customer access is a challenge for local businesses. KFAI producer Eric Blom visits the area and talks to Southeast Asian business owners about a collaborative project called "Little Mekong."
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