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Summit Avenue in St. Paul is one of the most iconic stretches of road in Minnesota. A debate over whether the city should add a raised bike lane to the street while repairing it has divided residents and homeowners.
St. Paul officials say Summit Avenue needs to be rebuilt, with new underlying sewer, water, gas and electrical service.
The city must persuade state lawmakers, then voters, that it's the best way to fund roads and parks.
Simon Taghioff challenged street assessments and won. Now, he's working to make his adopted city more vibrant.
A year after neighborhood meetings, construction is underway for a new use of the vacant store on a major retail artery.