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Judy Griesedieck
St. Paul, Minn.

Photos: Green Line opening draws Cities to the rails

Green line train headed for Minneapolis
Saturday's Green Line launch linked St. Paul and Minneapolis with light rail.
Judy Griesedieck for MPR News

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Crowds wait for Green Line's official opening
Nikki Villeviencio, right, holds her two-year-old daughter, Alexandra Paulson, during speeches at St. Paul's Union Depot before the official opening of the Metro Transit Green Line. Villeviencio is a member of TAAC, the Transportation Accessability Advisory Committee for Metro Transit.
Judy Griesedieck for MPR News

Saturday's Green Line light rail grand opening celebrated the launch of the rail connection between St. Paul and Minneapolis with ribbon-cuttings, free rides, festivities -- and rain.

Ellison joins kickoff crowds
Congressman Keith Ellison was one of several politicians and dignitaries to give a speech Saturday at St. Paul's Union Depot as part of the opening ceremonies for the Metro Transit Green Line.
Judy Griesedieck for MPR News

• Dispatches from the Green Line