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Photos: Crews reach major milestone on bridge connecting Minnesota, Wisconsin
Crews working on the St. Croix Crossing connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin have reached a milestone in construction; but project director Michael Beer says there's still more work to be done.
Photos: Mix a road race and mountain bike race, add mud for cyclocross
A World Cup bike race -- with mud, stairs and hurdles -- took place in Iowa City on Saturday. It was only the third time the U.S. hosted a UCI World Cup Cyclocross race, and they held a weekend-long party to go with it.
Photos: Saying goodbye to Jacob Wetterling
After the service, which was held in the Clemens Field House on the campus of the College of St. Benedict, mourners were invited to an ice cream social in Jacob's honor.
Photos: Southern Minnesota walloped by water
Across southern Minnesota, overnight rains temporarily closed major highways, stranded motorists and forced some to leave their flooded homes -- including nursing homes.
An illustrated guide on 'How to Be Perfect'
"Sing, every once in a while," Ron Padgett's poem advises. "Do not practice cannibalism. Make eye contact with a tree."
A sketchier look at the Minnesota State Fair
Here's a second round-up of artists' renditions of the Minnesota State Fair, from Pronto Pups to shearing sheep.
Photos: Getting paid in sunsets at Voyageurs National Park
In a single day, visitors can swim in crystal-clear waters, catch walleye from a houseboat, spot bald eagles and loons, and gaze at the Milky Way while northern lights ripple across the sky.
A sketchy look at the Minnesota State Fair
More than 50 artists gathered to draw the sights and spectacles of the fairgrounds.
Photos: U of M Marching Band director makes history, quietly
Betsy McCann is the first woman to lead the U's marching band -- and the first woman to lead any Big Ten marching band.