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August 24, 2017 8:27 AM

Photos: Sheep, jump-roping dogs and fried food? It's State Fair time

The Great Minnesota Get-Together has returned for 12 days of food on a stick, carnival rides, cute farm animals and more.

by Evan Frost

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August 22, 2017 4:00 AM

Photos: Minnesotans battle storms -- and traffic -- on 23-hour eclipse road trip

Albert Lea high school science teacher Ken Fiscus led a group of Minnesotans to view the solar eclipse in his hometown of Pawnee City, Neb.

by Christopher Juhn

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August 21, 2017 1:00 PM

Photos: It's an eclipse!

The solar eclipse is in progress, and people across the country are watching. Here in Minnesota, the fact that it's only a partial eclipse isn't dampening the enthusiasm, although in some spots, the rain is.

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August 9, 2017 10:30 AM

Photos: Mankato says goodbye to the Vikings

At the Minnesota Vikings training camp in Mankato, fans and players alike upheld annual traditions for one last time.

by Jackson Forderer

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August 2, 2017 10:42 PM

Photos: Minnehaha Academy joins in prayer after blast

Hours after a gas leak triggered an explosion that devastated its upper school campus, members of the Minnehaha Academy community joined together for a prayer service.

by Matthew Hintz

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August 1, 2017 6:00 AM

Photos: Looking back at the I-35W bridge collapse

Even for those who were nowhere near the bridge when it collapsed, it was an "I remember where I was when..." moment in state history. Take a look back at that fateful day.

by MPR News Staff

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July 29, 2017 4:00 AM

Photos: Mall of America hit with the biggest yarn bomb ever

Twin Cities yarn artist Eric Rieger, known widely as HOTTEA, is installing thousands of feet of yarn in the atrium.

by Euan Kerr

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July 28, 2017 4:00 AM

St. Paul mayor's race: 5 in the starting gate

Tuesday is the first day for candidates to officially file for city races, but there are five running for St. Paul mayor already raring to go. Here's a look.

by Evan Frost

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July 17, 2017 4:00 AM

Photos: Minnesotans put on a show at X Games in skateboarding

Alec Majerus — a 22-year-old Rochester, Minn., native — won a silver medal at the X Games' men's street skateboard final Saturday night at U.S. Bank Stadium while 19-year-old Stillwater, Minn., native Nicole Hause just missed the podium in the women's skateboard park final.

by Cody Nelson, Evan Frost and Maria Cardona