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Behind the scenes of the new State Fair foods: How do vendors get picked?

Behind the scenes of the new State Fair foods: How do vendors get picked?

There are 33 new foods and six new vendors for the Minnesota State Fair, but how does someone get a spot to sell food at the fair? Maria Hayden explains how vendors make the cut.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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New AI security measure at Mall of America raises concerns for some 

New AI security measure at Mall of America raises concerns for some 

Mall of America officials say the facial recognition system launched in June is accurate, effective and is an important addition to its existing security measures. However, some experts and state lawmakers worry about risks to privacy or possible misuse of the technology.
by Sarah Thamer

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Nikki Haley releases her delegates so they can back Donald Trump at the RNC next week

Nikki Haley releases her delegates so they can back Donald Trump at the RNC next week

Nikki Haley is releasing the delegates she won during this year’s Republican primary so that they’re free to support Donald Trump at next week’s convention, a move that goes toward solidifying GOP support around the party’s presumptive nominee.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota state trooper faces multiple felony charges after fatal Rochester crash

Minnesota state trooper faces multiple felony charges after fatal Rochester crash

The charges allege that trooper Shane Roper was traveling at 83 mph in a 40 mph zone in Rochester — without his emergency lights activated — when he collided with two other vehicles in May. The crash killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores of Owatonna.
by Andrew Krueger and Matt Sepic

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No clear path forward as Minneapolis park workers remain on strike

No clear path forward as Minneapolis park workers remain on strike

A special meeting of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on Monday produced no clear path forward amid an ongoing contract impasse with park workers. The strike is set to end Thursday — though union officials said workers could extend the walkout if necessary.
by Cari Spencer

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Fargoans find safety, community in homeless encampment under First Avenue bridge

Fargoans find safety, community in homeless encampment under First Avenue bridge

“None of us are where we want to be right now, you know what I mean?” James “Wax” Chloupek said. “So why would you want to push us away?" The city of Fargo is exploring options to address the camps.
by Forum News Service

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