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Lifestyle

School district aims to preserve farmers market on for-sale land

School district aims to preserve farmers market on for-sale land

The Minneapolis school district has put a valuable piece of commercial real estate up for sale, but the district will only sell the land to developers willing to include a permanent home for a community farmers market.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Day five: What are they judging?

Day five: What are they judging?

Judges here are looking for weight, strength and a good luster. What are they judging?

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First light at the State Fair

First light at the State Fair

Long before the streets are buzzing with activity or the buildings are are filled with visitors, the Minnesota State Fair wakes up.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Day four: What are they judging?

Day four: What are they judging?

Judges here are looking for proper tattoos, good color and nice teeth. What are they judging?

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Slideshow: Close up at the Minnesota State Fair

Slideshow: Close up at the Minnesota State Fair

It's often the big things that get all the attention at the Minnesota State Fair. The big boar. The big slide. The biggest bucket of cookies. Instead we're taking a close-up look at some of the fair's smaller details.
by Nikki Tundel

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Day three: What are they judging?

Day three: What are they judging?

Judges in this entry are looking for a bouncy texture, a good taste and creativity. What are they judging?

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4-H at the State Fair

4-H at the State Fair

Over 2,700 4-H youth are competing in the 2010 Minnesota State Fair, showing everything from cattle to needlepoint.
by Nikki Tundel

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Inspectors keep a close eye on State Fair food

Inspectors keep a close eye on State Fair food

The national recall of more than a half billion eggs got us wondering about the safety of food at the 300 food stands at the Minnesota State Fair. Fair organizers say they have never had a foodborne illness outbreak, in part because of their strong relationship with the Minnesota Department of Health.
by Lorna Benson

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Day two: What are they judging?

Day two: What are they judging?

Judges look for fun, brights colors and good bindings. What are they judging?

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