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Video: Ride on a mosquito fighting helicopter

Video: Ride on a mosquito fighting helicopter

MPR News reporter Tim Post put GoPro cameras on board a Metropolitan Mosquito Control District helicopter and captured its aerial acrobatics over Anoka County.
by Tim Post

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Our favorite photos of obsessed World Cup fans in Brazil

Our favorite photos of obsessed World Cup fans in Brazil

FIFA, the soccer World Cup organizers, say there were more than 11 million ticket requests for the month-long event this year in Brazil. As the tournament progresses, we're collecting our favorite photos of just how emotional an colorful some of those fans can get.

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In dance performance, story unfolds floor by floor

In dance performance, story unfolds floor by floor

The Turnblad Mansion -- from its kitchen to bathroom to stairwells -- is the set for the world premiere dance-theater piece KOM HIT! (Swedish for "Come here!").
by Nikki Tundel

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At the Twin Cities Hmong festival, athletes, artists and food share top bill

At the Twin Cities Hmong festival, athletes, artists and food share top bill

The Hmong Freedom Celebration 34th Annual Sport Festival, held at Como Park, had two days packed with soccer, flag football, and Hmong games Hmoob Tujlub and Ka tao, dancing, food and crafts.

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Video: Roller derby from a different POV

Video: Roller derby from a different POV

MPR News reporter Tim Post put a GoPro camera on a member of the Minnesota RollerGirls during one of the all-female roller derby team's recent scrimmages.

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Henderson Sauerkraut Days are sweet and sour fun

Henderson Sauerkraut Days are sweet and sour fun

For more than 80 years, Henderson's Sauerkraut Days has celebrated pickled cabbage. The week-long festival features two parades, a classic car cruise, a softball tournament and music. It's capped off with a sauerkraut eating contest.
by Jennifer Simonson

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Photos: Even though the rain has stopped, the waters keep rising

Photos: Even though the rain has stopped, the waters keep rising

Across the southern part of Minnesota, the waters continue to rise in spite of drier weather. Roads and highways are closed, basements are flooded, and the sand bagging goes on.

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In Perham, turtles are a cause for celebration

In Perham, turtles are a cause for celebration

Perham's annual Turtle Fest pits turtle against turtle in races and brings folks from all over to cheer them on. Photojournalist Derek Montgomery stopped by to capture the not-so-speedy fun.
by Derek Montgomery

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Q&A: Billy Glaze case puts DNA analysis in spotlight

Q&A: Billy Glaze case puts DNA analysis in spotlight

Sophisticated DNA analysis that can identify a person's genetic fingerprint today didn't exist when Billy Glaze was tried and convicted in the late 1980s for the murders of three American Indian women in Minneapolis - Kathleen Bullman, Angeline Whitebird Sweet and Angela Green.
by Trisha Volpe

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Photos: US fans' World Cup hope and anguish in Minneapolis

Photos: US fans' World Cup hope and anguish in Minneapolis

Fans gathered at Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis to watch in hope and anguish as the U.S. and Portugal met in a tough game in the World Cup on Sunday, fighting in the end to a draw. Photojournalist William Matsuda documented the emotional highs and lows of the game.

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