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August 26, 2018 6:35 PM

New apple variety debuts at State Fair

The First Kiss apple was developed at the University of Minnesota. It's based off a Honeycrisp apple but ripens up to a month earlier, about Aug. 20 -- right around fair time.

by Mike Moen

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August 26, 2018 2:45 PM

State Fair attendance on record pace through first three days

The Minnesota State Fair has set two daily attendance records in the first three days of this year's 12-day run.

by MPR News Staff

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August 25, 2018 8:25 AM

Fad or the future? Robot-made burgers wow crowds in San Francisco

As more culinary robots find their way into commercial food prep, one restaurant in San Francisco called Creator is hoping to strike a balance between high tech and the human touch.

by Anna Mantzaris

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August 24, 2018 11:19 AM

Fair Points: State Fair super fans offer their expert advice

This year we put out a call to hear from super fans of the fair. You know, the people who go everyday, all day. How do they do it? Click the audio players to hear what we learned.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 24, 2018 6:13 AM

Scientists are puzzled by mysterious lights in the sky. They call them STEVE

Scientists don't know what's causing the aurora-like phenomenon, which has been known to amateur photographers for decades but only recently came to the attention of researchers.

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August 23, 2018 11:00 PM

New paved path connects Cedar-Riverside to downtown Mpls.

Samatar Crossing is named for the first Somali-American elected official in Minneapolis history.

by Riham Feshir

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August 23, 2018 6:07 PM

Photos: First day of the 2018 Minnesota State Fair

Crowds were inside the gates before the sun came up and animals were still sleeping when eager fairgoers crept through the barns in the early morning. But it didn't stay quiet for long.

by Evan Frost