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State Fair

The 2024 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 22 to Sept. 2.

Gov. Dayton takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

Gov. Dayton takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

Gov. Mark Dayton took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at the State Fair today. The governor accepted the challenge from Twins owner Jim Pohlad. The national craze has raised millions for the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease. MPR’s full State Fair coverage
by MPR News Staff

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Climate Cast

Climate Cast

MPR Meteorologist Paul Huttner and University of St. Thomas Professor John Abraham will be talking about the unusually hot world temperatures in 2014 and take your questions.
by John Abraham

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Senator Amy Klobuchar at the MPR State Fair booth

Senator Amy Klobuchar at the MPR State Fair booth

US Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) answers questions from MPR political editor Mike Mulcahy, fair-goers and the listening audience. LIVE at noon at the MPR State Fair booth at the corner of Judson and Nelson.

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Appetites: Eating at the fair for fun -- and science

Appetites: Eating at the fair for fun -- and science

The Great Minnesota Get-Together kicks off tomorrow, and as anyone who's ever sampled the bacon, or candy bars, or alligator, on-a-stick knows, food is an integral part of the experience.
by Steven John

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