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Lileks: Minnesota State Fair is best state fair, no matter the ranking
I mean, our state fair is the best state fair, right? Not according to Country Living, which numbered us among the top five, but only for our educational exhibits.
Sports souvenir shop next to Metrodome is moving St. Louis Park
Sporting goods store that sat next to old Metrodome is moving.
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Lawsuit claims state of Minnesota has underspent funds meant to serve the disabled
Services to thousands have been delayed, sometimes for years.
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Newest invasive species on Minn. lakes puts squeeze on plants, fish
Starry stonewort, found in two lakes, chokes out even Eurasian milfoil.
Park Board attorney doubts DNR authority to rename lake
The behind-the-scenes legal wrangling over possibly renaming Lake Calhoun took another turn Friday when a new legal opinion for Minneapolis park commissioners said a change would require legislative action.
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Change ahead for Chaska's golf course restaurant
The city hopes to continue the Town Course Grille's success at drawing nongolfing diners.
South metro high schools debut new scoreboards
Some question the cost and necessity of the high-tech amenities at the high school level.
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North metro crime lab zeroes in on quality-of-life offenses
A year after the Tri County Regional lab in Andover earned its international accreditation in biology, scientists are testing DNA found at burglaries, car thefts and vandalism.
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Gallery: Minnesota State Fair in Full Swing
Day Two from the Minnesota State Fair has them Rockin' and riding on the mighty midway.
Extra police staffing to handle Black Lives Matter protest at the fair
Mayor Chris Coleman said authorities are prepared to help keep people safe Saturday and encouraged people to not let the protest dissuade them from attending the fair.
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DNR issues citations after treaty rights challenge on Gull Lake
A treaty rights challenge by tribal members regarding wild rice harvesting broadened into a confrontation over netting on nearby Gull Lake, where two band members were issued citations.
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Gallery: Keith Urban at the Minnesota State Fair
Review: Country superstar Keith Urban at the State Fair, with opener Kelsea Ballerini.
Minneapolis police ask for help to crack mystery of 2015's first homicide
The victim was found bound and gagged inside his apartment.
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Three motorists killed in outstate crashes
It was a deadly 12-hour span on Minnesota roads.
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