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August 28, 2015 4:00 AM

For kids without animals, 4-H has an answer: Lease one

A decline in farms has left fewer young people with animals of their own.

by Elizabeth Baier

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August 27, 2015 9:00 AM

Elvis and Beatles made a historic meeting 50 years ago

The Beatles stopped by The King's mansion in Los Angeles during a tour of the U.S.

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August 27, 2015 9:00 AM

Art Hounds: State Fair edition

This week, the Art Hounds give us their recommendations for getting your fill of art at the Minnesota State Fair.

by Marianne Combs

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August 27, 2015 8:41 AM

State Fair opens: Here's what to expect

The gates have opened, the weather is perfect and the mini donuts are already piping hot.

by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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August 27, 2015 4:00 AM

Ojibwe rice harvest is latest test of treaty limits in Minnesota

When Ojibwe band members today harvest rice outside reservation boundaries without a required permit, it will mark the latest chapter in Minnesota treaty conflicts. But this one goes beyond fish and wild rice.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 26, 2015 8:59 AM

Peter Wolf Crier reunites to make new music

The duo reunited after a hiatus to record their third album, "Plum Slump," together.

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August 26, 2015 8:29 AM

Regents chair: U intends to make Teague investigation public

A panel of University of Minnesota regents and administrators is overseeing an investigation into the school's athletic department after Norwood Teague's resignation amid harassment allegations.

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August 26, 2015 6:54 AM

Public Utilities Commission testimony looks at pollution, carbon costs

Environmental groups and doctors back the federal government's 'social costs of carbon' guidelines, while business groups and energy companies urge caution.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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August 26, 2015 4:00 AM

Makers of scary thrillers got their start in St. Paul

Drew and John Erick Dowdle learned about the horror genre by watching movies with their mom growing up in St. Paul.

by Euan Kerr

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August 26, 2015 4:00 AM

Minnesota has highest ACT scores, but gaps between races remain

For the 10th year in a row Minnesota students lead the nation in one measure of college readiness.

by Tim Post

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