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Halter tops and snakeskin on the runway at GOP fashion show

Halter tops and snakeskin on the runway at GOP fashion show

About 50 female Republicans gathered at the Mall of America Tuesday for a fashion show and fundraiser for battered women.
by Nikki Tundel

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The Atlantic's Reihan Salam at an RNC after-party

The Atlantic's Reihan Salam at an RNC after-party

Reihan Salam, associate editor of The Atlantic, at the GQ Maker's Mark after-party in Minneapolis during the Republican National Convention. Salam recently wrote a new book, "Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream."

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With more free time, delegates network, see the sights

With more free time, delegates network, see the sights

After the Monday evening sessions of the RNC were canceled because of Hurricane Gustav, delegates suddenly found themselves with extra time on their hands.
by Jessica Mador

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RNC's first day brings mixed bag to businesses

RNC's first day brings mixed bag to businesses

With all those extra hours to spare on the first day of the RNC, convention-goers are spending more time getting to know the city and opening their wallets there. At least, that's what civic boosters and business owners were hoping for.
by Laura Yuen

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Revelers take advantage of 4 a.m. bar closing

Revelers take advantage of 4 a.m. bar closing

It's not clear whether the Republican National Convention or the Labor Day holiday deserves the credit.
by Tom Weber

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Gustav or not, RNC partiers party on

Gustav or not, RNC partiers party on

Hurricane Gustav may have given the Republican National Convention a less celebratory tone, but that doesn't mean the RNC will be completely devoid of fun.
by Chris Roberts

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Businesses offer mixed reviews on summer tourism season

Businesses offer mixed reviews on summer tourism season

Observers say more Minnesotans took vacations closer to home, but travelers were also more selective on how they spent their money.
by Tom Robertson

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Minnesota State Fair in 360 degrees

Minnesota State Fair in 360 degrees

Minnesota Public Radio captures a panoramic view of the curiosities at the Minnesota State Fair.

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Minnesota State Fair in 360 degrees

Minnesota State Fair in 360 degrees

Minnesota Public Radio captures a panoramic view of the curiosities at the Minnesota State Fair.

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Free speech and what makes us American

Free speech and what makes us American

From now through December, Midmorning will look at six key debates that define America using Howard Fineman's book "The Thirteen American Arguments" as our guide. Today Midmorning tackles the issue of free speech.

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