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August 21, 2008 9:23 AM

Fried food on a stick? It's fair time.

Over the next 12 days, 1.6 million people are expected to meander and munch their way through the Minnesota State Fair. Whether they're looking for mini-donuts, cheese curds, or the latest fried food on a stick, they'll find it at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

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August 21, 2008 9:14 AM

State Fair features plenty of entertainment

The Minnesota State Fair opens Thursday and runs through Labor Day in Falcon Heights. Morning Edition arts commentator and St. Paul Pioneer Press theater critic Dominic Papatola runs down some of the entertainment offerings.

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August 20, 2008 3:14 PM

The latest nose news

A smell scientist challenges long-held beliefs on this most valuable fifth sense.

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August 20, 2008 1:41 PM

St. Paul landmark set to reopen for the Republican National Convention

The Republican National Convention is only 12 days away, but history may be made even sooner in downtown with the reopening of a St. Paul landmark.

by Tim Nelson

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August 20, 2008 8:18 AM

Mayors clarify convention details

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman join Midday to answer listener questions about the impact of and logistics for the Republican National Convention.

by R.T. Rybak

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August 19, 2008 4:48 PM

St. Paul program targets childhood obesity

A new program is taking advantage of what's left of summer to help kids avoid the obesity trap.

by Jessica Mador

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August 14, 2008 3:40 PM

Boomer havens

Retirement communities are more in demand than ever, but critics say they are artificial and too exclusive.

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August 13, 2008 12:00 AM

Just ask Amy

Amy Dickinson, a nationally syndicated advice columnist, takes audience questions on problems of family, friends, and the heart.

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August 11, 2008 2:29 PM

Gas prices collide with county fair tradition

The demolition derby has been a quirky tradition at county fairs across the country for decades. Add to that the truck and tractor pull events, and you've got traditions running face to face into reality. With rising fuel costs, it's getting more and more expensive to be a derby competitor.

by Tom Robertson

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August 8, 2008 1:00 AM

New movies raise existential questions in more ways than one

This weekend the Oak Street Cinema in Minneapolis will showcase new films by two local film makers. "Fade" and "There nor there" are both dramas which explore the philosophical side of the human experience. The films share some striking similarities - but only to a point.

by Euan Kerr

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