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Crowds once again flocking to county fairs across Minnesota
It's the heart of county fair season across Minnesota. For the first time in two years, people are lining up for midway rides, filling barns to look at animals and 4-H exhibits and eating a lot of corn dogs and funnel cakes.
Hot, dry conditions show no sign of letting up in Minnesota
Heat and drought conditions are forecast to continue this week in Minnesota, with temperatures climbing into the 90s across much of the state and little rain — putting additional stress on crops and expanding the threat of wildfires. 
State Sen. David Tomassoni announces ALS diagnosis
Longtime state Sen. David Tomassoni of Chisholm says he has Lou Gehrig's disease, also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. He says he intends to continue serving his district as well as being an advocate for those living with ALS.
Key facts about state Rep. John Thompson’s residency issues
DFL state Rep. John Thompson is under fire for using a Wisconsin driver’s license despite holding office and voting in Minnesota — a fact revealed after he was involved in a St. Paul traffic stop. Here are some key details about why that might matter.
State regulators investigate release of drilling fluid into Willow River during Line 3 construction
About 80 to 100 gallons of drilling fluid, or mud, were inadvertently released on July 6 at a construction site near the town of Palisade, Minn., according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
'A historic moment for our community': Hmong Minnesotans revel in Sunisa Lee's Olympic journey
The St. Paul gymnast is the first Hmong American Olympian, and will compete for gold in Tokyo later this month. Tremendous support is flowing to Sunisa Lee from the Hmong community in Minnesota and across the United States.