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September 6, 2010 12:00 AM

Eating like the icons

A new book take us through history, stringing together the great food obsessions and repulsions of great thinkers, leaders, and artists. Midmorning finds out what foods fueled famous minds.

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September 4, 2010 2:00 PM

Muslims take to Minn. State Fair to repair image

Muslims are hoping to increase understanding of their religion at the State Fair this year by handing out small cards that read "Islam Explained," with background on the religion whose adherents fear is being misunderstood by too many Americans.

by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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September 3, 2010 4:02 PM

St. Paul: State Fair chickens

Dawn approaches, and a symphony of clucks and crows heads for a crescendo in the poultry barn.

by Marc Sanchez

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September 3, 2010 3:00 PM

Day seven: What are they judging?

Judges here are looking for a good crest, proper coloration and cleanliness. What are they judging?

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September 3, 2010 1:15 PM

Judging at the Minnesota State Fair

Thousands of items are judged each year at the Minnesota State Fair by a wide array of experts. Photographer Nikki Tundel documented several of those competitions this year for All Things Considered.

by Nikki Tundel

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September 3, 2010 12:00 AM

Study: Drivers more prone to risk-taking on rural highways

A new University of Minnesota study shows that drivers are more prone to risk-taking on rural highways, even though that's where most fatal accidents occur.

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September 3, 2010 12:00 AM

Study: Drivers more prone to risk-taking on rural highways

A new University of Minnesota study shows that drivers are more prone to risk-taking on rural highways, even though that's where most fatal accidents occur.

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September 2, 2010 3:00 PM

Day six: What are they judging?

Judges here are looking for maturity, a uniformity of size and no disease. What are they judging?

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September 2, 2010 8:36 AM

Traffic delays inevitable with dual Twins, Vikings home games

More than 100,000 fans of Brett Favre, Joe Mauer, and singing witches will converge on downtown Minneapolis Thursday night and could snarl traffic for miles.

by Madeleine Baran

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September 2, 2010 8:02 AM

A new way to watch the DNR fish pond: Live on the web

This year there's a new way to see the fish in the pond and you don't even have to go to the Fair.

by Cathy Wurzer

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