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August 26, 2016 6:59 AM

Twin Cities Paralympic swimmer aiming for more gold in Rio Games

Mallory Weggemann won a gold medal in the 2012 Paralympic Games. She's set to compete in Rio in several events.

by Emma Sapong

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August 26, 2016 5:38 AM

A happy ending for an Australian ultramarathoner and Chinese stray dog

"This day is one of the best days of my life," Dion Leonard said after being reunited with his beloved dog, Gobi, ending a frantic search for the pup he met during an ultramarathon.

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August 25, 2016 5:36 PM

Food critics take on the State Fair's new eats

Pioneer Press food critic Jess Fleming, Mecca Bos from City Pages and the Heavy Table's James Norton ate their way through the old and new offerings at the 2016 fair.

by Tim Nelson

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August 25, 2016 4:24 PM

New at the fair: Recipe cards

This year, the fair is giving away a half dozen collectible recipe cards that feature Blue Ribbon-winning foods. Several of the featured chefs talk about their experience.

by Tim Nelson and Amanda Furru

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August 25, 2016 1:20 PM

Heads-up: Major lane closures next week for I-94 in St. Paul

Interstate 94 eastbound will close overnight Tuesday into Wednesday and I-94 westbound will close Wednesday night until Thursday morning, state transportation officials said Thursday.

by MPR News Staff

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August 25, 2016 9:08 AM

Ties that bind: It's Minnesota State Fair time again

The fair has been a special place for millions of Minnesotans since 1859. Heartfelt stories and wide smiles were easy to find Thursday morning as the gates swung open on Day One, 2016.

by Tim Nelson