Aug. 22, 2019

What a picture-perfect day to enjoy the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Besides the lovely weather today, the first Thursday is the least crowded day of the State Fair, according to data. So, lucky you, if you went to the fairgrounds today! Couldn't make it over to Falcon Heights today? Your next-best days to visit are Tuesday, Wednesday, then the first Friday. Want to learn more about this year's State Fair? Listen to our intern Sophia's report from the fairgrounds about what you need to know. ~ Jiwon Choi, Associate digital producer | Updraft blog | Forecast

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With just over a month to go in the regular season, the ‘Bomba Squad’ is hitting home runs at record pace and has Minnesota atop the AL Central.

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MN Supreme Court: St. Paul voters can decide trash question

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8 hurt as charter buses collide near State Fair; MN 280 south reopened

The State Patrol said the drivers of the two charter buses appeared to have the most serious injuries but no one was killed. An investigation is underway.

Jason Lewis announces a run for U.S. Senate

The former Republican congressman and radio talk show host is targeting DFL Sen. Tina Smith in the 2020 election.

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Hundreds of drivers in Minnesota spotted violating hands-free cellphone law

Minnesota state troopers cited 678 drivers for violating the hands-free law during its first week in force.

Weevils a tiny weapon in Christmas Lake's invasives fight

An experiment to control invasive watermilfoil with the help of a native beetle is underway in the Twin Cities’ western suburbs — and it’s being conducted by a group of high school students.

70 mayors, including Mpls. Mayor Frey, reject Trump food stamp proposal

Mayors from 70 American cities, including Minneapolis, send a letter to the Trump administration, saying a plan to push millions of people out of the federal food stamp program would punish some of the country's neediest.

John Legend gives a boost to Hamline prof’s social-justice work — and hoodie

Hamline University professor and community activist Jason Sole has received a major shoutout from Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend.

Art Hounds: The Clemency of Tito's Tennis Club

A picnic operetta blends Mozart with '80s pop songs. Plus, the Art Hounds recommend an art show on anxiety and New Native Theatre's production of "The Rez Sisters.”

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