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Journey around the world through a State Fair floral display

Journey around the world through a State Fair floral display

The day before the Minnesota State Fair opened, Kym Erickson and her crew were still hard at work placing flowers and setting scenes in the huge atrium of the Agriculture Horticulture Building. It’s a job that requires weeks of preparation leading up to the fair, and right down to the last minute the night before. 
by Chandra Colvin

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In Duluth, a safe place to sleep for people living in cars

In Duluth, a safe place to sleep for people living in cars

The city of Duluth is one of the few in the Midwest that sets aside a designated parking lot for people living out of their vehicles as one tool to address the growing homelessness crisis.
by Dan Kraker

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Excessive heat doesn't stop fairgoers at the Great Minnesota Get-Together

Excessive heat doesn't stop fairgoers at the Great Minnesota Get-Together

The two on-site medical stations at the State Fair have boosted staffing in light of the riskier weather. As of Sunday afternoon, there was a slight increase in people seeking heat-related help at the stations.
by Cari Spencer

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For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid

For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid

As of Saturday, $6.8 million has been approved for 1,400 Minnesota residents, according to FEMA. Recovery centers are open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will temporarily close for Labor Day on Sept. 2.
by Cari Spencer

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On the night Lynx retire Maya Moore Irons' jersey, Minnesota clinches playoff berth

On the night Lynx retire Maya Moore Irons' jersey, Minnesota clinches playoff berth

Maya Moore Irons already had several banners hung up in Target Center — banners from four WNBA championships she led the Minnesota Lynx to in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017. Saturday night, the Lynx added one more to those rafters — 23 — her jersey number.
by Peter Cox

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation awards $3.4 million to nonprofits statewide for child care and early education 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation awards $3.4 million to nonprofits statewide for child care and early education 

More than $3.4 million from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation will go to nonprofits around the state to fund programming that supports child care and early education.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Job Interview: Amusement ride inspector keeps the Minnesota State Fair’s Midway mighty

Job Interview: Amusement ride inspector keeps the Minnesota State Fair’s Midway mighty

Although amusement rides are all about fun, they require a lot upkeep. Rob Gavel is one of the few amusement park inspectors in the world and it’s his job to make sure roller coaster safety manuals become reality.
by Lukas Levin

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