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October 28, 2022 5:30 AM

Video: MPR News travels to Newark to ask about Minneapolis police chief nominee

MPR News reporter Nina Moini traveled to Newark, N.J. to speak with residents about Brian O’Hara, who was recently chosen to lead the Minneapolis Police Department.

by MPR News Staff

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August 23, 2022 4:00 AM

Return of rare Ojibwe horse lifts spirits — but still needs help

A small farm outside River Falls, Wis., is raising a herd of rare and endangered Ojibwe horses, part of a grassroots effort to revive the rare breed that’s adapted to the forests along the Minnesota-Canada border.

by Dan Kraker

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July 31, 2019 10:00 AM

Video: Biffy, hobbledehoy, cattywumpus! Where did these words come from?

It’s not always possible to find the exact origin of our favorite words. History and language can get messy. But discussing their roots and forming hypotheses can be fascinating, and lots of fun! We sat down with etymologist Anatoly Liberman to help shed some light on a few of our favorite words.

by Sara Porter and Jiwon Choi

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September 3, 2015 10:19 AM

Video: The Minnesota State Fair in 60 seconds

Take in the sights and sounds of the Great Minnesota Get-Together in one time-lapse minute.

by Tim Post

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August 31, 2015 2:53 PM

Video: Making mini donuts in slow motion

Watching the mini donut machine at the Minnesota State Fair is strangely mesmerizing, as MPR reporter Tim Post found.

by Tim Post

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August 28, 2015 11:04 AM

Video: Get up close and personal with Minnesota's native fish

An underwater and oh-so-delightful glimpse at the muskie, the sheepshead, the long-nose gar and six other species.

by Tim Post

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August 10, 2015 4:00 AM

Video: Crockett camp has cannons, rubber band guns and frontier lifestyle

Clad in coonskin caps, preteen participants at Historic Fort Snelling's Davy Crockett Camp step into the life and times of the 19th-century American folk hero.

by Nikki Tundel

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May 27, 2015 4:00 AM

Video: Where carnies go on their last ride

Every year on Memorial Day, a crowd gathers at the Showman's Rest memorial to honor those circus performers, race car drivers, wrestlers and amusement ride operators who have passed away.

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May 5, 2015 8:00 AM

Video: Screaming in Cinco de Mayo holiday

The "El Grito" contest Saturday at St. Paul's Cinco De Mayo festival got people's attention. Competitors used their long, loud calls to express feelings of passion and pride.

by Nikki Tundel

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April 13, 2015 9:56 AM

Video: Tom Weber learns juggling tricks. Almost.

Leif Pettersen, a 2014 silver medalist at the World Juggling Championships, takes a stab at teaching MPR News host Tom Weber some juggling tricks. And they talk juggling philosophy. Honest.

by Jeffrey Thompson

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