Star Tribune
3 Minnesota State Fair crop artists on what drew them to seed art and more
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- 3 Minnesota State Fair crop artists on what drew them to seed art and more
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- 43:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Alicia Eler in conversation with crop artists Juve Meza, Marta Shore and Laura Melnick at the Minnesota State Fair.
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- Nicole Hvidsten and Nancy Ngo with Taste Buds’ Stephanie Hansen
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- 26:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Minnesota Star Tribune's Nicole Hvidsten and Nancy Ngo in conversation with Taste Buds’ Stephanie Hansen at the Minnesota State Fair.
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- The Taste team talks new MN State Fair food, plus an interview with Blue Plate’s Stephanie Shimp
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- 34:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Minnesota Star Tribune's Taste team talks new MN State Fair food, plus an interview with Blue Plate’s Stephanie Shimp.
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- Assassinations place Vance Boelter’s religion in the spotlight
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- 28:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- We dive into one big story this week. A particular set of religious teachings from Evangelical Christianity shaped Vance Boelter’s life. We find out more about the beliefs that may have fueled his alleged crimes: the assassination of Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman, the murder of her husband and their dog and the shooting of Minn. state representative John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.
Read more about Vance Boelter’s religious background (https://www.startribune.com/alleged-assassins-actions-put-his-religion-and-church-in-the-spotlight/601449353) .
This week our guests are investigative reporters Jeffrey Meitrodt (https://www.startribune.com/author/jeffrey-meitrodt/6370443) and Sarah Nelson (https://www.startribune.com/author/sarah-nelson/601245461) .
To support “Worth It” and the important work of the Minnesota Star Tribune, s...
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- Day One of the 2025 Minnesota State Fair
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Miss out on Day One of the Minnesota State Fair or just want to reminisce? Here are a few things our reporters and photographers saw opening day.
Video: Anthony Soufflé, Eleanor Hildebrandt and Jennifer Brooks/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
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- Another Minnesota State Fair, another very long line for Amish Doughnuts at Peachey's Baking Co.
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- That line is Dough-NUTS! Have you ever waited it out for an Amish Doughnut? What would you rank it?
Vieo: Anthony Soufflé/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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- Waverly woman from a long line of dairy farmers crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Malorie Thorson, who grew up on a dairy farm in rural Wright County, was crowned the 72nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way on Wednesday, the eve of the Minnesota State Fair. Her first task: Sitting in a glass refrigerator for the traditional sculpting of her likeness using a 90-pound block of Grade AA butter. Check it out in the Dairy Building at the Minnesota State Fair!
Video: Renée Jones Schneider/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
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- Justin Jefferson practicing again, but Vikings need receiver help with roster cuts looming
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- 45:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the state of the Vikings receiving corps about two weeks away from Week 1. Do they need to add a veteran starter? Who's available? And what other injury concerns are still lingering with training camp mostly over? They also open the mailbag and answer your questions about camp surprises, Aaron Jones' versatility, and more.
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- Assassinations place Vance Boelter’s religion in the spotlight
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Breaking down the Vikings' quarterback and wide receiver depth chart
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- 29:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Ben Goessling and Michael Rand of the Minnesota Star Tribune get deep on two huge positions. Who will be the Vikings' No. 2 QB behind J.J. McCarthy?
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- How the DNR stocks their State Fair fish pond
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Minnesota State Fair stocked the DNR fish pond with fish Tuesday, gearing up for fair opening day on Aug. 21.
🎥: Anthony Soufflé/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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- $25 for street parking near the Minnesota State Fair? 😱
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- What makes Minnesota’s Pipestone monument special?
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Why do anglers need a special stamp to fish for trout in Minnesota?
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- 13:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Minnesota’s trout stamp, a special add-on to fishing licenses, brings in more than $1 million each year. The program funds fish hatcheries, restocking efforts and more. Reporter Anna Sago joins host Erica Pearson to share the history of the program and give a glimpse into what a day's work is like at a trout hatchery.
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- Mitchell Lake might be the best place to be a fish in Minnesota
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Meet Minnesota’s best lake for fish (to live, not for anglers to catch.)
Reporting: Greg Stanley/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Video and photos: Anthony Soufflé/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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- Vikings rest starters but emerge from preseason loss with QB, WR questions
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- 19:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they saw and heard during and after Saturday's 20-12 preseason loss to the New England Patriots. What do they make of the Vikings resting 31 players, including all 22 starters? What about Sam Howell's lackluster performance and more uncertainty at backup QB? Receiver depth is also a question, as are the returner spots, entering the preseason's final week.
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- Meet Ocheda, one of the unhealthiest lakes in Minnesota
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In the land of 10,000 lakes, a few are remarkably unhealthy. Introducing Lake Ocheda: Minnesota’s most degraded lake.
Reporting: Greg Stanley/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Video: Anthony Soufflé/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Photos: Mark Vancleave, David Joles and Brian Peterson/The Minnesota Star Tribune and Michael Siluk/TNS.
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- Minnesota teen claims harassment in Buffalo Wild Wings bathroom by employee
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Grading Minnesota’s lakes, a safety guide to using cannabis, and celebrating Kate DiCamillo in MN
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- 31:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Minnesota’s lakes are a source of pride, but does your favorite lake make the grade? There’s a new way for you to check out the stats on lakes around the state. As recreational cannabis expands, we’ve got some best practices for staying safe while getting high. Plus, a beloved novel by Kate DiCamillo celebrates a milestone.
Read more about consuming cannabis safely (https://www.startribune.com/a-safety-guide-to-consuming-cannabis/601445866) . Get tickets (https://redballoonbookshop.com/event/2025-08-19/25th-anniversary-celebration-because-winn-dixie-kate-dicamillo-riverview-theatre) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Because of Winn-Dixie.”
This week our guests are environmental reporter Greg Stanley (https://www.startribune.com/author/greg-stanley/6370510) , photojournalist Anthony Soufflé (https://www.startribune.com/author/anthony-souffle/600335199) , general assignment reporte...
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- Vikings-Patriots joint practices Day 2: J.J. McCarthy shines, Stefon Diggs makes noise and more
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- 22:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the second day of Vikings-Patriots joint practices at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, which saw J.J. McCarthy give one of his best performances of camp. They also discuss the return of WR Stefon Diggs, the former Vikings draft pick, Saturday's game plan and some injury updates.
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- Gophers soccer newcomer Mariah Nguyen doesn't need a vacation
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Aurora standout and incoming Gophers soccer player Mariah Nguyen talks to the Minnesota Star Tribune's Michael Rand ahead of the start of the season.
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- Vikings-Patriots joint practices Day 1: Stefon Diggs returns, McCarthy-Maye and more
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- 11:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In this Access Vikings update, Vikings reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the first day of joint practices between the Vikings and Patriots at TCO Performance Center in Eagan. The joint practices mark the return of several familiar faces, including WR Stefon Diggs and C Garrett Bradbury, plus showcase two of 2024's top-drafted quarterbacks. Ben and Andrew go through the nuance of comparing J.J. McCarthy's and Drake Maye's respective performances during Wednesday's practice.
Photos by: Jeff Wheeler, Carlos Gonzalez and Liz Flores | The Minnesota Star Tribune; Abbie Parr | AP Photo. Video edited by Emily Leiker
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- Pohlad's to remain owners of Minnesota Twins
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Pohlad family’s decision to not sell the Twins comes after a rocky stretch for the team, and chairman Joe Pohlad told the Minnesota Star Tribune that they understand fans might be skeptical at the turn of events
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- BREAKING: Pohlad family is keeping ownership control of Twins
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- 14:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Phil Miller and Michael Rand of the Minnesota Star Tribune break down Wednesday's news.
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- Judging the good and the bad from Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy
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- 3:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Michael Rand and Emily Leiker from the Minnesota Star Tribune break down J.J. McCarthy's first preseason game and what lies ahead this week.
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- Minnesota farmers caught between shifting guest-worker policies
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The transition between the Biden and Trump administrations has upended the H-2A program and left some farms in limbo.
Reporting: Jp Lawrence, Christopher Vondracek and C.J. Sinner/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Video: Jerry Holt/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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- Introducing Strib Varsity
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Welcome to Strib Varsity: Your hub for all things Minnesota high school sports.
Here you’ll find:
🟢 Expanded coverage of all Minnesota schools
🟢 Live streamed games
🟢 Stats and rankings
🟢 Video reporting
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- Lake in William O’Brien State Park dries up after dam valve failure
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A popular lake within William O’Brien State Park has dried up after a release valve failed inside the dam that separates it from the St. Croix River.
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- J.J. McCarthy returns to game action, Vikings beat Texans 20-10 in preseason opener
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- 22:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker convene following the Vikings' 20-10 win against the Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. They discuss J.J. McCarthy's first series back in game action and who else stood out once backups came in on both sides of the ball. Plus, an update on Rondale Moore, who was carted off with a leg injury mid-game.
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- Former Vikings safety Anthony Harris joins the show, Jordan Addison suspended
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- 1:01:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker first discuss receiver Jordan Addison's 3-game suspension and where the Vikings go from here. Is Adam Thielen an option? They also open the mailbag and answer your questions about J.J. McCarthy vs. Sam Darnold, preseason action, etc. Then Ben and Andrew are joined by ex-Vikings safety Anthony Harris to discuss his career, this year's team, Mike Zimmer vs. Brian Flores, and more.
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- 2 men arrested for throwing sex toys on WNBA courts
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve does not mince words about the incidents.
Shelby Swanson/The Minnesota Star Tribune
#lynx #WNBA #minnesota #basketball
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- Our smoky, sweaty summer, what not to do on your first trip to the BWCA, and a new dive bar weddi...
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- 35:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- This year we’ve all been dealing with unhealthy air, but summer camps and the kids who attend them have been facing extra challenges. How are they coping and is this the new normal? We talk to one Boundary Waters newbie and one veteran about their trials and triumphs in Minnesota’s wilderness crown jewel. Plus, a unique new wedding venue in North St. Paul, and it might tell us a little something about wedding trends in general.
Read more about the hot, smoky, rainy summer (https://www.startribune.com/this-summer-has-been-hot-smoky-and-soggy-and-minnesotans-are-sick-of-it/601447114) , going to the Boundary Waters for the first time (https://www.startribune.com/what-not-to-do-in-the-boundary-waters-lessons-from-a-first-timer/601379070) and the Garter Toss wedding chapel (https://www.startribune.com/garter-toss-eva-johnson-north-st-paul-mall-of-america-chapel-of-love/601394168) .
This week our...
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- Here's why Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is in the middle of a critical stretch
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- 6:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the up-and-down development of second-year Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
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- Joe Ryan thought he had been traded at the MLB deadline
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale tells the story of Joe Ryan thinking he had been traded -- and says Ryan and Pablo Lopez could still be dealt this offseason.
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- Eating invasive plants in the Twin Cities
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- How much will Vikings play J.J. McCarthy in the preseason?
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- 24:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the latest from Vikings training camp. QB J.J. McCarthy returns to the field in Saturday's preseason opener vs. the Texans. How much will he play? Who will play alongside him? And what, exactly, caused a recent pause at practice when Kevin O'Connell had to intervene?
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- Bemidji area loses 9 million trees after storm
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- How a 13-ton piece of public art no one wanted found a Minnesota home
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- 16:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A scuplture called “The Scroll” once had a prominent spot in downtown Minneapolis. It stood in front of the old central library for more than 4 decades. Alicia Eler, the Minnesota Star Tribune's visual art reporter and critic, joins host Erica Pearson to tell the story of how the sculpture narrowly missed ending up in a scrap heap when the library building was demolished to make way for a new one.
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- Byron Buxton reacts to Twins' deadline trades
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Twins All-Star Byron Buxton‘s reaction to Thursday’s dizzying trades.
Video: Bobby Nightengale/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
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- Vikings mailbag: Judging camp performances? J.J. McCarthy's growth? Cornerback depth?
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- 45:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about judging training camp performances, quarterback J.J. McCarthy's development, offensive line health, defensive dominance, cornerback depth, and more.
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- Cold, squalls and shooting stars all part of race across Lake Superior
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The low-pressure sailing race across a few miles of Lake Superior on Wednesday bore no comparison to the 326-nautical mile Trans-Superior that begins Saturday. But competitors were taking every opportunity to prepare.
Video: Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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- Asking Minneapolis residents to draw a map of Uptown
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Hall of Fame voter Mark Craig on Vikings' Jared Allen's induction, career stories and more
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- 32:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker are joined by Star Tribune NFL writer and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Mark Craig, who is in Canton, Ohio for former Vikings great Jared Allen's induction. How does Allen feel now about his wait to get into the Hall? Who's the next Viking to get in?
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- Worth Your Time: MPR News with Angela Davis
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- 47:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- This week, we're sharing a show we think you'll like: MPR News with Angela Davis is MPR News’ daily live call-in show and podcast. The show features conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing, Monday – Thursday at 9 a.m. Hosted by award-winning journalist, Angela Davis, the show is currently in its sixth year. You can listen to the show on-air, online at mprnews.org/angela-davis (http://mprnews.org/angela-davis) or wherever you listen to podcasts.
To get all the book recommendations from this episode, visit: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/07/08/inspiring-young-readers-kids-authors-on-books-that-connect
See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
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- It’s not just you. Here’s why Twin Cities road work is ‘more intense’ this summer.
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The road to congestion has been paved, in part, by an influx of state and federal transportation dollars flowing into repair and improvement projects across the metro area.
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- SHOCKER: Twins trade Carlos Correa back to Houston
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- 18:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Breaking down a huge sell-off from the Twins at the trade deadline with Michael Rand and La Velle E. Neal III
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- BLOCKBUSTER: Twins trade Jhoan Duran to Phillies
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- 6:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Michael Rand and Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune break down the Twins' trade of reliever Jhoan Duran to the Philadelphia Phillies
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- Vikings defense dominates through opening 3 days of padded practice
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- 5:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- It's been all defense, all day at TCO Performance Center this week. On Wednesday, multiple players including Byron Murphy Jr., Dwight McGlothern and Theo Jackson had flashy moments. Vikings reporters Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker discuss the dominant showing as pads have come on in this Access Vikings update.
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- Air quality alert issued for all of Minnesota, will last through Saturday
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the alert Tuesday afternoon. The smoke, which has been deemed to be unhealthy for all groups, will blanket northern and central Minnesota and is expected to reach the Twin Cities metro area by Wednesday.
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- Sen. Cory Booker, Klobuchar clash on how to take on Trump
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- “Don’t question my integrity,” Booker shouted after Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota noted that he had failed to attend a committee meeting on a package of policing bills.
