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Art Hounds: Rap, classical and deadly

Art Hounds: Rap, classical and deadly

This week on Art Hounds: The homegrown rapper Tek releases his new album, "Local."
by Marianne Combs

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Photos: Getting paid in sunsets at Voyageurs National Park

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.
by Evan Frost

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Lots of muscle and wedge shapes: What are they judging?

Lots of muscle and wedge shapes: What are they judging?

In addition to Midway rides and food on a stick, the Great-Minnesota-Get-Together offers hundreds of competitions. Can you guess what they're judging, with just a few hints?
by Nikki Tundel

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Minneapolis' West River Parkway reopening after mudslide

Minneapolis' West River Parkway reopening after mudslide

A June 2014 mudslide brought on by torrential rains buried a section of the well-traveled road and kept it closed since then.
by Brandt Williams

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Court: $15 minimum wage, insurance for cops won't appear on Minneapolis ballot

Court: $15 minimum wage, insurance for cops won't appear on Minneapolis ballot

A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling means Minneapolis voters won't get a chance to vote this fall on whether to raise the city's minimum wage to $15 an hour or to require police to carry professional liability insurance.
by MPR News Staff

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Missing parts, broken and dislocated bones: What are they judging?

Missing parts, broken and dislocated bones: What are they judging?

For some, the Minnesota State Fair is all about competition. There are ribbons given out for everything from barrel racing to beeswax carving. Every day this week, All Things Considered is asking: "What's being judged?" With a few hints, can you figure it out?
by Nikki Tundel

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Dr. Jon Hallberg live at the Minnesota State Fair

Dr. Jon Hallberg live at the Minnesota State Fair

Dr. Jon Hallberg is a regular contributor to All Things Considered on Tuesdays. This week he joined All Things Considered host Tom Crann for a special, hour-long segment live at the Minnesota State Fair.
by MPR News Staff

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Noise, movement and household items: What are they judging?

Noise, movement and household items: What are they judging?

For some, the Minnesota State Fair is all about competition. Every day this week, All Things Considered is asking: "What's being judged?" Here are some hints. Can you figure it out?
by Nikki Tundel

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