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Photos from the 'blood moon' lunar eclipse

Photos from the 'blood moon' lunar eclipse

For early risers, a historic "blood moon" lunar eclipse was visible on Wednesday around the world. View our photo gallery of the phenomenon.

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Photos: As store closes, shoppers scramble for last bargains

Photos: As store closes, shoppers scramble for last bargains

As Roberts Shoe Store closes after 77 years in business, some customers are angry and others are sad. The scramble by others to find bargains and special deals while the doors are still open is a story all its own.
by Nikki Tundel

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Photos: The Twin Cities Marathon still has a few surprises

Photos: The Twin Cities Marathon still has a few surprises

A first-time marathon racer from North Carolina and a finish-line proposal were just a few of the highlights on Sunday at this year's Twin Cities Marathon.

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Photos: Packers trounce Vikings, 42-10

Photos: Packers trounce Vikings, 42-10

Under pressure much of the night, Minnesota could rarely get anything going through the air until late with the game well in hand.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: North Shore ablaze in color

Photos: North Shore ablaze in color

The last week of September saw the hills around Lake Superior near Tofte and Lutsen explode into vibrant color. Like a magnet, the show attracted visitors by the thousands.
by Derek Montgomery

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Photos: Fleetwood Mac puts on emotional show

Photos: Fleetwood Mac puts on emotional show

Fleetwood Mac reunites with Christine McVie for the first time since 1998 to kick off the band's 2014 tour at Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday night.
by Nate Ryan

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Photos: Autumn's glorious colors in Minnesota and around the world

Photos: Autumn's glorious colors in Minnesota and around the world

While Minnesota's fall show has certainly picked up momentum in recent days, a colorful display is also unfolding elsewhere.

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Photos: Getting homeless runners on their feet

Photos: Getting homeless runners on their feet

Members of the running club called Mile in My Shoes aim to reach residents at Higher Ground, a Minneapolis homeless shelter. In early morning runs, they're trying to get homeless men on their feet and literally on the road to a better life.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Blue Mounds State Park puts on a fall show

Blue Mounds State Park puts on a fall show

Photojournalist Jackson Forderer covered the bison roundup last week. Then he turned his camera around to capture the rest of the park as it neared peak fall color.
by Jackson Forderer

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