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St. Louis County will allow more ATVs on roads

A new pilot program will connect miles of ATV trails by allowing riders to use county roads.
by John Enger

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Two things that changed walleye fishing in Minnesota

Two things that changed walleye fishing in Minnesota

Take a drive north and you'll see $50,000 boats and whole communities built off the walleye fishing industry. It wasn't always that way.
by John Enger

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Why walleye is Minnesota's 'holy grail of fish'

Why walleye is Minnesota's 'holy grail of fish'

The DNR's move to close the walleye season on Lake Mille Lacs triggered a mini-cultural crisis this summer in Minnesota. What is it about that fish that keeps us hooked?
by Dan Kraker

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Appetites: Sampling Minnesota wines at the State Fair

Appetites: Sampling Minnesota wines at the State Fair

Fried food and cold beer is a classic State Fair combo. But the Minnesota Wine Country booth is there to let fairgoers know that the state makes some good wines too.
by Krystyna Pease

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St. Paul man snags his second big Minnesota Lottery prize

St. Paul man snags his second big Minnesota Lottery prize

Jeffrey Bock won $100,000 on an All or Nothing drawing, months after winning $20,000 on a scratch off game, state lottery officials said Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Video: Making mini donuts in slow motion

Watching the mini donut machine at the Minnesota State Fair is strangely mesmerizing, as MPR reporter Tim Post found.
by Tim Post

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Cycling conflict: The rift between some commuter and sport cyclists

Cycling conflict: The rift between some commuter and sport cyclists

A conversation about a divide between sports cyclists and day-to-day bikers or bike commuters.

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Photos: Protesters peacefully march on the fair

Photos: Protesters peacefully march on the fair

About 325 marchers staged a a peaceful protest at the fairgrounds, escorted by St. Paul Police on bikes and horses.
by Courtney Perry

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