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Republican state Rep. Kristin Robbins announces run for Minnesota governor
Republican state Rep. Kristin Robbins of Maple Grove announced Wednesday that she is running for Minnesota governor. In her campaign announcement, Robbins focused on fraud and fiscal issues — criticizing incumbent Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s handling of both.
Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu have double-doubles, Liberty snap streak of losses to Lynx 85-75
Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Sabrina Ionescu added 17 points and 11 assists, and the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 85-75 after losing the first three meetings between the teams this season.
U.S. pediatricians’ new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice
For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations. The group’s new COVID-19 recommendations were released Tuesday. 
 From horse races to rock concerts: The unique history of the Minnesota State Fair’s Grandstand
For more than a century, the Grandstand has held decades of laughs, speeches and sparks of cultural change. But how did this towering piece of history become such a fixture of Minnesota summers? The answer lies in its long and often surprising history.
Minnesota DNR stocks fish pond ahead of State Fair opening
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources stocked its popular State Fair fish pond Tuesday morning. There, fairgoers can see the rare paddlefish and prehistoric lake sturgeon, plus a few dozen more species.