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We tried more than 80 new foods at the fair and lived to write about it

Breaking

We tried more than 80 new foods at the fair and lived to write about it

From the genius of falafel waffles to sambusas and frozen beer, this year’s crop of new foods are fresh, spicy, fresh and flavorful.

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NASA touches down at State Fair; Science Museum hosts Journey to Space

Tips for eating your way through the fair

NASA touches down at State Fair; Science Museum hosts Journey to Space

Politics

Legislators grapple with grief, tumult after ‘hardest’ year in Minnesota politics

Some state lawmakers have struggled to process the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman, as well as the deaths of two senators, the resignations of two others and a tumultuous legislative session.

Lynx

Lynx lose second in a row, falling 75-73 at Atlanta

Atlanta overcame a slow start to forge past the Lynx, who led by six going into the fourth quarter.

Outdoors

Skiers mourn the Minnesota coach who helped make Lindsey Vonn a champion

Vonn said former Buck Hill coach Erich Sailer “single-handedly did more for skiing than any coach in America.”

Health Care

New women-led clinic network in Twin Cities hopes to improve disparities in women’s health care

Almara Women’s Health, which formed this summer, brings together seven practices, with 10 locations and more than 65 women’s health specialists.

Minneapolis

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How to get Minnesota seniors to take the threat of falls seriously? Perhaps a doctor’s note.

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Nation

Appeals court throws out massive civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump

Politics

Legislators grapple with grief, tumult after ‘hardest’ year in Minnesota politics

Politics

Legislators grapple with grief, tumult after ‘hardest’ year in Minnesota politics

Lynx

Lynx lose second in a row, falling 75-73 at Atlanta

Lynx

Lynx lose second in a row, falling 75-73 at Atlanta

Outdoors

Skiers mourn the Minnesota coach who helped make Lindsey Vonn a champion

Outdoors

Skiers mourn the Minnesota coach who helped make Lindsey Vonn a champion

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New women-led clinic network in Twin Cities hopes to improve disparities in women’s health care

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Southern Minnesota counties declare states of emergency after floods caused $200,000 in damage

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Prison for repeat sex offender who picked up girl in Minnesota park, assaulted her for months

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Southern Minnesota counties declare states of emergency after floods caused $200,000 in damage

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Commentaries

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Readers Write: The DFL endorsement, Ukraine-Russia war, Vikings cheerleaders, speeding

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Food & Culture

State Fair

We tried more than 80 new foods at the fair and lived to write about it

State Fair

We tried more than 80 new foods at the fair and lived to write about it

From the genius of falafel waffles to sambusas and frozen beer, this year’s crop of new foods are fresh, spicy, fresh and flavorful.

Eat & Drink

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We tried more than 80 new foods at the fair and lived to write about it

State Fair

We tried more than 80 new foods at the fair and lived to write about it

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Lead levels four times above EPA limit found in Lino Lakes prison taps

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Three samples collected on July 29 from two cells and a kitchen faucet at the prison tested above the federal safety threshold.

Retail

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Minnesota awards nearly $1M in grants, the first in programs that were part of recreational marijuana law

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Minnesota awards nearly $1M in grants, the first in programs that were part of recreational marijuana law

Business

Lead levels four times above EPA limit found in Lino Lakes prison taps

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Lead levels four times above EPA limit found in Lino Lakes prison taps

Three samples collected on July 29 from two cells and a kitchen faucet at the prison tested above the federal safety threshold.

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We tried more than 80 new foods at the fair and lived to write about it

We tried more than 80 new foods at the fair and lived to write about it

Day 1 of State Fair comes to a close with Old Dominion, fireworks

Tips for eating your way through the fair

NASA touches down at State Fair; Science Museum hosts Journey to Space

Day 1 of State Fair comes to a close with Old Dominion, fireworks

Tips for eating your way through the fair

NASA touches down at State Fair; Science Museum hosts Journey to Space

Legislators grapple with grief, tumult after ‘hardest’ year in Minnesota politics

Legislators grapple with grief, tumult after ‘hardest’ year in Minnesota politics

Lynx lose second in a row, falling 75-73 at Atlanta

Lynx lose second in a row, falling 75-73 at Atlanta

Skiers mourn the Minnesota coach who helped make Lindsey Vonn a champion

Skiers mourn the Minnesota coach who helped make Lindsey Vonn a champion

New women-led clinic network in Twin Cities hopes to improve disparities in women’s health care

New women-led clinic network in Twin Cities hopes to improve disparities in women’s health care

Minnesota DFL revokes Omar Fateh’s endorsement for Minneapolis mayor

Souhan: Vikings need an upgrade behind McCarthy. Can they find one?

How to get Minnesota seniors to take the threat of falls seriously? Perhaps a doctor’s note.

Consumers are still budget-conscious, and more are choosing Walmart than Target

Appeals court throws out massive civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump

Legislators grapple with grief, tumult after ‘hardest’ year in Minnesota politics

Legislators grapple with grief, tumult after ‘hardest’ year in Minnesota politics

Lynx lose second in a row, falling 75-73 at Atlanta

Lynx lose second in a row, falling 75-73 at Atlanta

Skiers mourn the Minnesota coach who helped make Lindsey Vonn a champion

Skiers mourn the Minnesota coach who helped make Lindsey Vonn a champion

New women-led clinic network in Twin Cities hopes to improve disparities in women’s health care

New women-led clinic network in Twin Cities hopes to improve disparities in women’s health care

The Latest

Sunday supper: Freeze-ahead lasagna makes for quick meals

Day 2 of Minnesota State Fair brings chance of rain, Meghan Trainor at grandstand

Who doesn’t love the Minnesota State Fair? Plenty of people, it turns out.

A walk through Minnesota State Fair history in photos

The Gophers have plenty planned for versatile sophomore Koi Perich

We tried more than 80 new foods at the fair and lived to write about it

Villanova says a report of a campus shooter was a 'cruel hoax'

California parole board denies release for Erik Menendez due to misbehavior in prison

California Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling special election on redrawn congressional map

Recent acquisitions could fill in starting pitching roles vs. White Sox

Coach gets a fresh view as Lakeville North defeats Champlin Park in girls volleyball season opener

Lynx lose second in a row, falling 75-73 at Atlanta

Minnesota United lands a productive scorer from the Austrian Bundesliga

Russian attack on western Ukraine hits an American factory during the US-led push for peace

Trump's crackdown in DC leaves residents on edge as federal agents set up checkpoints

Hurricane Erin still stirring up dangerous waves while it moves away from the East Coast

AP investigation shows chaos of deadly Texas floods through emergency recordings and videos

What states are doing in the battle for partisan advantage in US House maps

Athletics kick Twins when they’re down, sweep series with 8-3 victory

US home sales rose in July as mortgage rates eased a bit and home prices grew more slowly

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Greater Minnesota

Southern Minnesota counties declare states of emergency after floods caused $200,000 in damage

Southern Minnesota counties declare states of emergency after floods caused $200,000 in damage

Prison for repeat sex offender who picked up girl in Minnesota park, assaulted her for months

Prison for repeat sex offender who picked up girl in Minnesota park, assaulted her for months

Edgar Award winner's new novel digs into fears from the female perspective

Edgar Award winner's new novel digs into fears from the female perspective

Southern Minnesota counties declare states of emergency after floods caused $200,000 in damage

Southern Minnesota counties declare states of emergency after floods caused $200,000 in damage

Tolkkinen: In-person fundraisers still hold sway in this small Minnesota town

St. Cloud mayor eyes 4.5% tax increase to chip away at neglected expenses

Minnesota native, one of world’s top trail runners, to give asphalt a go in Twin Cities Marathon

She slashed a baby’s face with a pizza cutter, gets prison time

Opinion

Readers Write: The DFL endorsement, Ukraine-Russia war, Vikings cheerleaders, speeding

Readers Write: The DFL endorsement, Ukraine-Russia war, Vikings cheerleaders, speeding

Opinion | City Council member’s vulgarity underscores what’s at stake in Minneapolis election

Opinion | City Council member’s vulgarity underscores what’s at stake in Minneapolis election

Opinion | A ‘city that works for everyone’ cannot boycott its Jewish community

Opinion | Does Melbourne, Australia, hold the solution to Minneapolis skyway malaise?

Readers Write: The DFL endorsement, Ukraine-Russia war, Vikings cheerleaders, speeding

Readers Write: The DFL endorsement, Ukraine-Russia war, Vikings cheerleaders, speeding

Opinion | A ‘city that works for everyone’ cannot boycott its Jewish community

Opinion | Does Melbourne, Australia, hold the solution to Minneapolis skyway malaise?

Strib Voices

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