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These Minnesota love stories began at the State Fair

These Minnesota love stories began at the State Fair

MPR News spoke with four couples whose stories started among cheese curds, midway rides and all-you-can-drink milk.
by Gretchen Brown

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 29

Morning Announcements for Aug. 29

Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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It’s fairly irresistible: Minnesota State Fair is a political proving ground

It’s fairly irresistible: Minnesota State Fair is a political proving ground

For more than a century, local, state and national candidates have flocked to the fair to meet with constituents, campaign and attract media attention. Political appearances have resulted in campaign-making and campaign-breaking moments.
by Ellie Roth

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Minnesota school test scores stabilize but COVID’s effects linger

Minnesota school test scores stabilize but COVID’s effects linger

Minnesota’s K-12 public school math and reading scores remain largely unchanged since the COVID-19-era drop, according to newly released data from the state Education Department. One positive sign: School attendance rates are rising again.
by Kyra Miles and Craig Helmstetter

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 28

Morning Announcements for Aug. 28

Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Native plants, lots of patience: How a Stearns County couple restored a damaged lakeshore

Native plants, lots of patience: How a Stearns County couple restored a damaged lakeshore

Richard and Mary Gallea spent 20 years transforming their property on the Sauk River Chain of Lakes to a colorful native landscape. It’s helped to keep their lake clean. Here’s how they did it.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 27

Morning Announcements for Aug. 27

Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Not a fish story: the DNR’s Minnesota State Fair cabin turns 90

Not a fish story: the DNR’s Minnesota State Fair cabin turns 90

An important part of a Minnesota State Fair oasis turns 90 this year. The Department of Natural Resources has long maintained a large exhibit, including a 1934 Civilian Conservation Corps-constructed log cabin and popular fish pond. But the DNR booth has evolved over the years.
by Lisa Ryan

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