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When sideshows ruled state fairs

When sideshows ruled state fairs

In the 1950s and '60s, the U.S. had over 100 traveling sideshows — or "freak shows," as they were once known.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesotans dodge clouds for fleeting glimpse of eclipse

Minnesotans dodge clouds for fleeting glimpse of eclipse

Eclipse viewers around Minnesota had a hit-or-miss experience Monday, with clouds obscuring the rare event in some areas. At a Maple Grove watch party, eager parents and kids caught a glimpse of the obscured sun for a tiny but thrilling moment.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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A new generation of farmers faces mounting challenges

A new generation of farmers faces mounting challenges

Expensive equipment and limited access to land are just a couple of the realities new farmers encounter.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Big smiles, heavy hearts as Mall of America couple renew wedding vows

Big smiles, heavy hearts as Mall of America couple renew wedding vows

Dave Weinlick and Bethy Runze married at the mall 19 years go in a made-for-TV wedding, after meeting that same day. Now, terminal cancer threatens their future. On Friday, they returned to the mall to renew their bond.
by Brian Bakst

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Line 3 oil pipeline environmental review released

The final environmental impact statement of the so-called "Line 3" project does not issue a final decision on whether the pipeline can be built.
by Dan Kraker

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Art Hounds: Photos of Prince before he was famous

Art Hounds: Photos of Prince before he was famous

This week, the Art Hounds recommend "Prince Pre-Fame," a dance concert and a local music festival in St. Cloud.
by Marianne Combs

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Climate Cast: Remembering the Louisiana floods

Climate Cast: Remembering the Louisiana floods

Last year's floods illustrate the connection between severe weather events and climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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Anti-Muslim acts appear to be increasing in Minnesota

The latest incidents are a death threat against a congressional candidate, and anti-Muslim taunts with a pig's foot in Willmar.
by Mark Steil

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Humans vs. beavers: The battle of 1993

Humans vs. beavers: The battle of 1993

Culverts were created to help move water underneath roads, and turned out to be a dam-building beaver's paradise. In 1993, reporter Leif Enger reported on a victory for mankind in the beaver wars.
by Jim Bickal and Sara Porter

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