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September 21, 2010 10:51 AM

Photos: Isanti County boom and bust

During the housing boom, many moved to places like Isanti County to pursue their own American dream. But they've become the new poor. Isanti County once led the nation in growth: now it leads the state in foreclosures and delinquencies.

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September 17, 2010 11:05 AM

MPR news photos of the week

Here are some of the most memorable images from the week's news around the state.

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September 15, 2010 10:46 AM

1,550 miles around Lake Superior, on foot

On April 29, Mike Link and Kate Crowley set out on a 1,550-mile trek around Lake Superior. The hikers are nearly done with their journey and sent us these photos from their trip. EDITOR'S NOTE: Link and Crowley estimated in April that their trip would be 1,800 miles, which MPR had reported, but now say it will be about 1,550 miles.

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September 13, 2010 10:36 AM

Your photos: Scenes from around Minnesota

We asked you to send us your photos, and we weren't disappointed. Check out these images of helpful puppies, dramatic North Shore storms ... and more.

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September 10, 2010 12:27 PM

MPR news photos of the week

Here are some of the most memorable images from the week's news around the state.

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September 9, 2010 11:00 AM

Separating wheat from chaff at the Rollag threshing festival

Every Labor Day weekend, thousands of people come to the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in the tiny northwestern Minnesota town of Rollag. Dozens of antique steam engines are shown that were once used to thresh -- to separate grain from the stalk.

by Nathaniel Minor

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September 8, 2010 11:25 AM

Breaking the Ramadan fast

Members of the Twin Cities' Somali and Turkish communities gathered together recently in Edina for Iftar, the evening meal when Muslims break their fasts during the month of Ramadan. During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sexual relations from dawn until dusk, which is intended to teach spirituality, self-restraint and humility.

by Jeffrey Thompson

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September 7, 2010 12:37 PM

As summer winds down, careful planning for first day of school

Anna Nottleson, 7, has been looking forward to the start of the 2010-2011 school year. She spent her last few hours of summer vacation preparing for her first day of second grade.

by Nikki Tundel

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September 3, 2010 1:15 PM

Judging at the Minnesota State Fair

Thousands of items are judged each year at the Minnesota State Fair by a wide array of experts. Photographer Nikki Tundel documented several of those competitions this year for All Things Considered.

by Nikki Tundel