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Photos: Eden Prairie ice castle shines in the night

Photos: Eden Prairie ice castle shines in the night

The ice castle at Miller Park in Eden Prairie opened Friday with a light show, ice princesses and fire dancers.
by Jennifer Simonson

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Photos: Tuning the new Ordway

Photos: Tuning the new Ordway

St. Paul's Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday moved one step closer to opening its newest space.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Photos: Inauguration day in St. Paul

Photos: Inauguration day in St. Paul

The National Guard presented the colors, the Greater Mount Vernon Baptist Church choir sang, and friends and family turned out for the swearing in of Gov. Mark Dayton.
by Jennifer Simonson

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Photos: Explore the 'World's Largest' across Minnesota

Photos: Explore the 'World's Largest' across Minnesota

Minnesota set a world record for largest paper ball recently, but Minnesota has long been host to many "world's largest" objects -- both official and self-proclaimed.

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Our favorite photos of 2014

Our favorite photos of 2014

As the year draws to a close, we took a look back at some of our favorite photographs of year -- images that give us a glimpse into the people, places and events that helped shape life in Minnesota in 2014.
by Nikki Tundel, Jeffrey Thompson and Jennifer Simonson

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Ho, ho, hmm: Where's Santa Claus? Everywhere!

Ho, ho, hmm: Where's Santa Claus? Everywhere!

When he's not in his workshop or up on a rooftop, the jolly old elf shows up in shopping malls, sports bars and even a museum.
by Nikki Tundel

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Ex-offenders hope new law offers a new start

Ex-offenders hope new law offers a new start

Criminal pasts can keep people out of jobs and housing. Soon, those who have paid for their mistakes may see their records wiped clean.
by Trisha Volpe

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Photos: Reindeer for rent

Photos: Reindeer for rent

Bob Kendall, owner of Kendallville Farm in Glencoe, raises reindeer -- along with the usual cows and horses. Bob and his wife have 15 reindeer, which they rent for parties, events and mall displays.
by Judy Griesedieck

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