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Photos: The legacy of the 'Root Beer Lady'

Photos: The legacy of the 'Root Beer Lady'

The Dorothy Molter Museum in Ely, Minn., celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, telling the story of the last full time resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. For more than half a century the "Root Beer Lady," as she became known, defied the government to live alone on an island, 15 miles from the nearest road.

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Memorable moments in going back to school

Memorable moments in going back to school

While some school districts started school earlier, today marks the start of school for most around Minnesota. A number of traditions and new events make it memorable.

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Minnesota Scenes: August

Minnesota Scenes: August

Our favorite photos submitted by audience members in the past month.

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Getting glammed up to show

Getting glammed up to show

Before they ever hit the show ring, animals at the Minnesota State Fair get all gussied up.

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Photos: Minnesota Vikings beat Tennessee Titans

Photos: Minnesota Vikings beat Tennessee Titans

Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Seth Olsen was taken off the field on a stretcher in the second quarter Thursday night after injuring his neck in a collision with Titans linebacker Scott Solomon.

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Internet Cat Video Festival photos: The Grandstand was packed

Internet Cat Video Festival photos: The Grandstand was packed

The Walker Art Center's hugely successful 2012 Internet Cat Video Festival moved to the Minnesota State Fair this year, and the event filled the Grandstand. Here's a look at some of the people -- and cats -- on hand.
by Nikki Tundel

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Photos: Skulls at the State Fair

Photos: Skulls at the State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair may seem like it's all sweetness and light, but from the fine arts building to the children's midway, skull imagery is everywhere.
by Nikki Tundel

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