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 |
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The senators say they're still considering state Supreme Court justice David Stras' nomination to a federal post. |
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Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke also left open the possibility of allowing drilling, mining or other industries on some of the land. |
An invasive aquatic plant known as Eurasian watermilfoil has been found in northern Minnesota's Hubbard County for the first time. |
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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Terms of the deal, which is expected to close by the end of September, weren't disclosed. |
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. |
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 |
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority says the repairs are covered under warranty, and there is no cost to taxpayers. |