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Summer Festivals

In Luverne, it's hot dogs all around

In Luverne, it's hot dogs all around

Luverne, Minnesota held its 52nd annual Hot Dog Night on Thursday evening, where it's all about the dog. The festival included wiener dog races, a wiener dog beauty contest, a hot dog inspired art contest, music, and free hot dogs.
by Jackson Forderer

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Off to the (turkey) races at Pelican Fest

Off to the (turkey) races at Pelican Fest

The annual Pelican Fest is a two-day festival celebrating the best of Pelican Rapids, Minn., and embraces traditional fun and games like bingo, water fights, parades, a classic car show and bean bag toss tournament.

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Bean Hole Days takes baked beans to a new level

Bean Hole Days takes baked beans to a new level

Since 1938, people in Pequot Lakes, Minn. have been gathering for the sake of beans. Bean Hole Days got its start when local businessmen held a bean feed to thank farmers for their support of area businesses. Today, thousands flock to Trailside Park to celebrate and dine on beans cooked overnight in cast iron pots covered in a wood-fired pit.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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At the Twin Cities Hmong festival, athletes, artists and food share top bill

At the Twin Cities Hmong festival, athletes, artists and food share top bill

The Hmong Freedom Celebration 34th Annual Sport Festival, held at Como Park, had two days packed with soccer, flag football, and Hmong games Hmoob Tujlub and Ka tao, dancing, food and crafts.

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Henderson Sauerkraut Days are sweet and sour fun

Henderson Sauerkraut Days are sweet and sour fun

For more than 80 years, Henderson's Sauerkraut Days has celebrated pickled cabbage. The week-long festival features two parades, a classic car cruise, a softball tournament and music. It's capped off with a sauerkraut eating contest.
by Jennifer Simonson

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In Perham, turtles are a cause for celebration

In Perham, turtles are a cause for celebration

Perham's annual Turtle Fest pits turtle against turtle in races and brings folks from all over to cheer them on. Photojournalist Derek Montgomery stopped by to capture the not-so-speedy fun.
by Derek Montgomery

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Photos: A stormy Juneteenth

Photos: A stormy Juneteenth

With stormy skies overhead, Twin Citians gathered for the annual Juneteenth at North Mississippi Regional Park on Saturday. The event, which featured music, food and a variety of vendors, observes the 1865 proclamation abolishing slavery in Texas. Juneteenth is celebrated across the country, and the Twin Cities community event is one of the largest in the country.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Wizard of Oz festival celebrates Dorothy in Judy's hometown

Wizard of Oz festival celebrates Dorothy in Judy's hometown

Grand Rapids, Minn.'s annual "Wizard of Oz" festival this weekend celebrates the 75th anniversary of the film's release.

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Photos: At Lanesboro's rhubarb festival, it's about more than pie

Photos: At Lanesboro's rhubarb festival, it's about more than pie

The annual Rhubarb Festival in Lanesboro marks the start of our weekly photo gallery of Minnesota festivals. Whether you want a rhubarb fashion show, rhubarb soups and beverages, or even rhubarb facials, Lanesboro was the place to be on Saturday.
by Nikki Tundel

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