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MPR news photos of the week

MPR news photos of the week

Here are some of the most memorable images from the week's news around the state.

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1,550 miles around Lake Superior, on foot

1,550 miles around Lake Superior, on foot

On April 29, Mike Link and Kate Crowley set out on a 1,550-mile trek around Lake Superior. The hikers are nearly done with their journey and sent us these photos from their trip. EDITOR'S NOTE: Link and Crowley estimated in April that their trip would be 1,800 miles, which MPR had reported, but now say it will be about 1,550 miles.

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Your photos: Scenes from around Minnesota

We asked you to send us your photos, and we weren't disappointed. Check out these images of helpful puppies, dramatic North Shore storms ... and more.

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MPR news photos of the week

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Separating wheat from chaff at the Rollag threshing festival

Separating wheat from chaff at the Rollag threshing festival

Every Labor Day weekend, thousands of people come to the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in the tiny northwestern Minnesota town of Rollag. Dozens of antique steam engines are shown that were once used to thresh -- to separate grain from the stalk.
by Nathaniel Minor

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Breaking the Ramadan fast

Breaking the Ramadan fast

Members of the Twin Cities' Somali and Turkish communities gathered together recently in Edina for Iftar, the evening meal when Muslims break their fasts during the month of Ramadan. During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sexual relations from dawn until dusk, which is intended to teach spirituality, self-restraint and humility.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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As summer winds down, careful planning for first day of school

As summer winds down, careful planning for first day of school

Anna Nottleson, 7, has been looking forward to the start of the 2010-2011 school year. She spent her last few hours of summer vacation preparing for her first day of second grade.
by Nikki Tundel

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Judging at the Minnesota State Fair

Judging at the Minnesota State Fair

Thousands of items are judged each year at the Minnesota State Fair by a wide array of experts. Photographer Nikki Tundel documented several of those competitions this year for All Things Considered.
by Nikki Tundel

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First light at the State Fair

First light at the State Fair

Long before the streets are buzzing with activity or the buildings are are filled with visitors, the Minnesota State Fair wakes up.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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