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Photos: Minnesota fans cheer World Cup victory

Photos: Minnesota fans cheer World Cup victory

Soccer fans gathered around the Twin Cities to cheer as the U.S. women won the World Cup.

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Photos: A day in the life of an all-female tattoo parlor

Photos: A day in the life of an all-female tattoo parlor

When it comes to tattooing, male artists outnumber females by an estimated six to one. Jackalope Tattoo, with its all-female staff, is a reaction to that. On any given day, the Minneapolis shop is a blend of combat boots and kitty cats.
by Nikki Tundel

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Photos: Celebrating SCOTUS decision at Pride

Photos: Celebrating SCOTUS decision at Pride

Rainbow T-shirts, balloons and flags were everywhere as a larger-than-average crowd turned out at the Twin Cities Pride Festival.
by Courtney Perry

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13 places you can see Paul Bunyan this summer

13 places you can see Paul Bunyan this summer

Today, several statues of the larger-than-life lumberjack dot the United States. Celebrate National Paul Bunyan Day by planning a road trip to visit as many as you can.
by Nancy Yang

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Photos: North Star Grand Prix takes over Uptown

Photos: North Star Grand Prix takes over Uptown

The North Star Bicycle Festival took over the streets of Uptown Friday night for the fourth stage of the racing series.
by MPR News Staff

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Photos: Classic cars take us back in time

Photos: Classic cars take us back in time

The show is expected to draw about 100,000 people from across the United States, Canada and even a few folks from overseas who shipped their cars to take part.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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It's a grand old (ubiquitous) flag

It's a grand old (ubiquitous) flag

Officially, Flag Day is June 14. But many Americans showcase stars and stripes year-round, often in unique ways.
by Nikki Tundel

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Photos: An unusual special session

Photos: An unusual special session

Friday began a special legislative session unlike any other. Locked out of the State Capitol because of construction, lawmakers argued, caucused and voted in the confines of the Senate Office Building.
by Jeffrey Thompson and Jennifer Simonson

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Photos: St. Anthony Falls and the changing Minneapolis riverfront

Photos: St. Anthony Falls and the changing Minneapolis riverfront

The story of St. Anthony Falls is inextricably tied to the story of Minneapolis, where a city grew up around more than 150 years of attempts -- some successful and some disastrous -- to yoke the only waterfall of the longest river in North America.
by MPR News Staff

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