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Summer in the Cities: Heavens above

A series exploring Minnesota's favorite season. Updated Aug. 31, 2012

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Maria Meza glances around a garage sale for more clothes to add to her pile.

One woman's treasures ...
Article By: JOHN EWOLDT ,Star Tribune Publish August 25, 2012 2:00 AM / Update August 24, 2012 1:29 PM
Minnesotans love a good bargain, which is evident by the number of garage sales that pop up every summer.

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Young moviegoer gets a rooftop view.

Movies under the stars
Article By: LYNN UNDERWOOD , Star Tribune Publish August 18, 2012 2:00 AM / Update August 24, 2012 1:40 PM
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Roseville's Mike Pratt fishes at Vadnais Lake.

Summer in the Cities: A major lure
Article By: BILL WARD , Star Tribune Publish August 11, 2012 2:00 AM / Update August 24, 2012 1:39 PM
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Lucia Geyette enjoys the Lake Hiawatha Park wading pool.

Wading out the heat
Article By: AIMEE BLANCHETTE , Star Tribune Publish August 4, 2012 2:00 AM / Update August 3, 2012 4:25 PM
Once prolific throughout the metro area, wading pools are gradually becoming "splash pads."

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Miranda LaFavour, 13, sat on the lap of teammate Kelsey Xiong, 14,

Good eye, good eye!
Article By: LAURIE HERTZEL , Star Tribune Publish July 28, 2012 2:00 AM / Update July 27, 2012 3:47 PM
Softball games bring teams of determined girls -- and their families -- together for a summer of content.

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Karen Vang tried on a traditional New Year’s dress.

Afternoon idyll, Hmong-style
Article By: KRISTIN TILLOTSON , Star Tribune Publish July 21, 2012 2:00 AM / Update August 24, 2012 1:39 PM
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Kaposia Days baby race winner Nathaniel Longen.

A festival with a finish line
Article By: SHARYN JACKSON , Star Tribune Publish July 14, 2012 2:00 AM / Update July 16, 2012 9:25 AM
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Cricket at Bryn Mawr Park in Minneapolis.

Cricket: A whole new ball game
Article By: JEFF STRICKLER , Star Tribune Publish July 7, 2012 2:00 AM / Update July 6, 2012 3:00 PM
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Todd Turfler, of St. Paul, danced with his daughter Lucy, 5.

And the bands play on
Article By: KIM ODE , Star Tribune Publish June 30, 2012 2:00 AM / Update July 16, 2012 9:26 AM

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