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Good afternoon! Today is the first day of this year's Great Minnesota Get-Together, and lots of people are at the fair grounds having tons of fun. But it's not everybody's cup of tea (or lemonade), and if you're one of those people who is sick of all the hype, we've got your outlet: let it all out. | More from the fair | Forecast
 

Franken, Klobuchar deny blocking Trump's federal nomination

The senators say they're still considering state Supreme Court justice David Stras' nomination to a federal post.

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U.S. interior chief may shrink protected lands

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke also left open the possibility of allowing drilling, mining or other industries on some of the land.

Invasive plant found in Bad Axe Lake in Hubbard County

An invasive aquatic plant known as Eurasian watermilfoil has been found in northern Minnesota's Hubbard County for the first time.

Missing pregnant woman in Fargo treated as criminal case

Savanna Greywind was last seen at her apartment Saturday afternoon. Ground, air and river searches in the Fargo and Grand Forks areas so far have proved unsuccessful.

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Caribou Coffee is buying Bruegger's Bagels chain

Terms of the deal, which is expected to close by the end of September, weren't disclosed.

'Environmental nightmare' after thousands of Atlantic salmon escape Washington fish farm

Officials blame the failure of a pen near Washington's Cypress Island on high tides caused by the eclipse, but that is being questioned. Fishing boats are scrambling to catch as many as possible.

A Q&A with Governor Dayton at the State Fair

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, who is wrapping up close to 40 years of government service, spoke to MPR News host Kerri Miller and an audience of fair-goers about his accomplishments in office and plans for the future. | Dayton: No legal recreational marijuana on my watch

Panel repair work continuing on Minnesota Vikings stadium

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority says the repairs are covered under warranty, and there is no cost to taxpayers.

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