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Appetites: All Square serves up grilled cheese with a cause

Appetites: All Square serves up grilled cheese with a cause

A new Minneapolis restaurant will help give a chance to former convicts who have done their time.
by Tom Crann

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State Fair's response to another record year? Get bigger

State Fair's response to another record year? Get bigger

The Minnesota State Fair easily passed the 2 million visitor mark this year and fair officials say there's plenty of room for more. The fair breaks ground on yet another expansion in October.
by Tim Nelson

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A newbie's guide to the Minnesota State Fair

A newbie's guide to the Minnesota State Fair

A native of Seoul, South Korea who came to the United States three years ago to study, an MPR News intern had no idea what to expect from the Minnesota State Fair. Here are her four tips for other fair newbies.
by Jiwon Choi

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Labor Day 2018: Things to do and things you can't

Labor Day 2018: Things to do and things you can't

For many, Labor Day means a full day off of work. There's lots of fun things to do, but keep in mind not everywhere you want to go will be open on this federal holiday.
by MPR News Staff

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There's an app to avoid that traffic jam

There's an app to avoid that traffic jam

Navigation apps for smartphones are increasingly popular and even Minnesota's transportation department will soon be using them -- but not to navigate.
by Martin Moylan

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Minnesota public land trivia: By the numbers

Minnesota public land trivia: By the numbers

You might not realize how much of Minnesota is public land. For what's being called Public Lands Day in the state, here's a look.
by Cody Nelson

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Minnesota State Fair sets another attendance record

Minnesota State Fair sets another attendance record

Attendance at this year's Minnesota State Fair continues to track ahead of last year's record pace.
by MPR News Staff

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