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Out with the old school, in with the new in Wells

Out with the old school, in with the new in Wells

Classes started Wednesday for United South Central Schools' students in the southern Minnesota town of Wells. The new academic year means the celebration of a new building as well as an opportunity to honor memories at the old.
by Jackson Forderer

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Video: Why do we celebrate spuds and berries?

Video: Why do we celebrate spuds and berries?

From Hopkins' Raspberry Festival to Barnesville's Potato Days, countless community events revolve around produce. But what's the appeal?
by Nikki Tundel

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Celebrating the spud, in all its forms

Celebrating the spud, in all its forms

Since it began in 1938, Potato Days in Barnesville, Minn., is the annual celebration of the spud. The two-day event, held Aug. 22 and 23 this year, attracted thousands of people, and featured more than a dozen potato-centered competitions -- everything from mashed potato wrestling to a strongman contest.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Biggest earthquake to hit California in 25 years leaves mess in its wake

Biggest earthquake to hit California in 25 years leaves mess in its wake

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the heart of California's wine country early Sunday morning, causing injuries, structural damage and power outages. The quake struck about six miles south of Napa and lasted 10 to 20 seconds depending on proximity to the epicenter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the largest to shake the San Francisco Bay Area since the magnitude-6.9 Loma Prieta quake struck in 1989.

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Water woes in California hit historic lows

Water woes in California hit historic lows

As the severe drought in California continues for a third straight year, water levels in the state's lakes and reservoirs are reaching historic lows. A series of recent images from the air help put the water shortage in perspective.

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See the Vikings stadium start to take shape

See the Vikings stadium start to take shape

Construction on the new Minnesota Vikings stadium started last December. Photojournalist Jeffrey Thompson checked in on how it's going.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Along the Green Line, lives and businesses changed for good and bad

Along the Green Line, lives and businesses changed for good and bad

Photojournalist Will Matsuda took a look at some of the lives that have been changed by the new light rail line.

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Photo gallery: Welcome to the fair

Photo gallery: Welcome to the fair

The Minnesota State Fair kicked off Thursday morning and marked historic changes, an annual parade of new foods (some on a stick!) and the unofficial start to campaign season.
by Jeffrey Thompson and Jennifer Simonson

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