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In praise of being bored

In praise of being bored

As anyone who knows and loves baseball will tell you, baseball is boring. This is nothing new.
by Alva Noë

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Four chefs share their secrets at the State Fair

MPR's Kerri Miller hosts four chefs at the MPR State Fair booth. Her guests are Andrew Zimmern, Amy Thielen, Lenny Russo and Ann Kim.

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Podcast: Pedal Hub, episode 5

Podcast: Pedal Hub, episode 5

In this installment, basic bike maintenance. It's as easy as the 'ABC Quick Check,' which Ambers reviews with Patrick and Gene. Also, each crew member names their favorite bike of the moment, and the bike they see on their horizon.

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An all-nighter for a barred owl at the Minnesota State Fair

An all-nighter for a barred owl at the Minnesota State Fair

We're exploring the State Fair's many animals this week. This time around, Cathy Wurzer took a break from the barns and found Danielle O'Neill with the Wildlife Science Center.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Science crowns mozzarella the king of pizza cheese

Any way you slice it, Americans are obsessed with pizza. The average American consumes pizza about 39 times a year, according to the NPD Group, a market research firm.
by Maanvi Singh

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In northern Minnesota, a primeval land of the Lost 40

In northern Minnesota, a primeval land of the Lost 40

Legend has it, this land was spared the ax because surveyors mapped it mistakenly as a wetland. It still wears its name well.
by Dan Olson

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For many kids, a first-ever day at the Fair

For many kids, a first-ever day at the Fair

We're checking in with first-timers at the Minnesota State Fair this week. Turns out, a lot of them are kids. Producer Britta Greene has this view from the crowds three feet off the ground.

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13 Vines that will make you feel like you're at the Minnesota State Fair

Photojournalist Jeffrey Thompson spent the day at the Minnesota State Fair and captured the sights and sounds in six-second Vine videos. There were smells, too, but you'll have to take his word on that one.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Photos: When crashes, mayhem and fire drew State Fair crowds to Thrill Day

Photos: When crashes, mayhem and fire drew State Fair crowds to Thrill Day

The Thrill Day theme continued through much of the 1930s and 1940s with stunts like a man setting himself on fire and diving into a pool, or acrobats performing on the wings of planes.
by Jon Collins

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