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Cannabis growers seek blue ribbons for their buds at Oregon's State Fair

Cannabis growers seek blue ribbons for their buds at Oregon's State Fair

This year, Oregon's Legislature designated marijuana, which is legal there for recreational use, as a farm crop. It debuted among funnel cakes, livestock and zucchini this summer at the state fair.
by Deena Prichep

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This family has been selling you hot dogs at the fair for 70+ years

This family has been selling you hot dogs at the fair for 70+ years

If you're going to the State Fair, you'll probably eat at least one hot dog. One family has been making sure you get that hot dog for over 70 years.
by Max Nesterak

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'Walking Out of History: Shackleton's Endurance Voyage

'Walking Out of History: Shackleton's Endurance Voyage

British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton led the ill-fated Endurance Expedition to the South Pole in 1914.

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National parks grappling with misbehaving tourists

National parks grappling with misbehaving tourists

From Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains to the Grand Canyon of Arizona, major parks are dealing with illegal camping, vandalism, theft of resources, wildlife harassment and other visitor misbehavior.
by The Associated Press

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Lost and found: 8-foot snake in McLeod County

Lost and found: 8-foot snake in McLeod County

If you're the owner of an 8-foot-snake that was captured in Buffalo Creek Park near Glencoe, Minn., over the weekend, please call McLeod County authorities.
by Nancy Yang

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The real Bob Ross: Meet the meticulous artist behind those happy trees

The real Bob Ross: Meet the meticulous artist behind those happy trees

Don't be fooled by his mild PBS persona; the beloved painter was actually an exacting artist and businessman with -- brace yourself -- naturally straight hair.
by Danny Hajek

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State Fair hosting its first draft horse races on Sunday

State Fair hosting its first draft horse races on Sunday

Giant, nearly one-ton draft horses known for their solid strength -- not speed -- will participate in a draft horse barrel race on Sunday at Warner Coliseum.
by Tim Nelson

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Photos: Old ways, new generation meet at Minnesota State Fair

Photos: Old ways, new generation meet at Minnesota State Fair

The State Fair experience has been a staple of Minnesota life for more than 150 years. Each year, a new generation embraces the fair's traditional — and not so traditional — joys. This year was no exception. Take a look.
by Courtney Perry

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St. Paul Miss. River bridge closure tops weekend road woes

St. Paul Miss. River bridge closure tops weekend road woes

Trying to get to the airport from St. Paul this weekend? Forget Minnesota Highway 5. It's the biggest hassle for Twin Cities drivers this weekend. Here's your guide.
by MPR News Staff

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