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MPR news photos of the week

MPR news photos of the week

Teens in north Minneapolis, a walk around Lake Superior, and flooding were in the news this week.

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Downpour causes flooding in SE Minnesota

Downpour causes flooding in SE Minnesota

Photos from MPR staff and listeners of areas that experienced heavy rains and flooding on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. Rains continued in several areas of souther Minnesota overnight and more flooding was expected Friday.

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Photos: Isanti County boom and bust

Photos: Isanti County boom and bust

During the housing boom, many moved to places like Isanti County to pursue their own American dream. But they've become the new poor. Isanti County once led the nation in growth: now it leads the state in foreclosures and delinquencies.

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MPR news photos of the week

MPR news photos of the week

Here are some of the most memorable images from the week's news around the state.

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1,550 miles around Lake Superior, on foot

1,550 miles around Lake Superior, on foot

On April 29, Mike Link and Kate Crowley set out on a 1,550-mile trek around Lake Superior. The hikers are nearly done with their journey and sent us these photos from their trip. EDITOR'S NOTE: Link and Crowley estimated in April that their trip would be 1,800 miles, which MPR had reported, but now say it will be about 1,550 miles.

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Your photos: Scenes from around Minnesota

We asked you to send us your photos, and we weren't disappointed. Check out these images of helpful puppies, dramatic North Shore storms ... and more.

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MPR news photos of the week

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Separating wheat from chaff at the Rollag threshing festival

Separating wheat from chaff at the Rollag threshing festival

Every Labor Day weekend, thousands of people come to the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in the tiny northwestern Minnesota town of Rollag. Dozens of antique steam engines are shown that were once used to thresh -- to separate grain from the stalk.
by Nathaniel Minor

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Breaking the Ramadan fast

Breaking the Ramadan fast

Members of the Twin Cities' Somali and Turkish communities gathered together recently in Edina for Iftar, the evening meal when Muslims break their fasts during the month of Ramadan. During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sexual relations from dawn until dusk, which is intended to teach spirituality, self-restraint and humility.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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