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Off to the (turkey) races at Pelican Fest

Off to the (turkey) races at Pelican Fest

The annual Pelican Fest is a two-day festival celebrating the best of Pelican Rapids, Minn., and embraces traditional fun and games like bingo, water fights, parades, a classic car show and bean bag toss tournament.

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Bean Hole Days takes baked beans to a new level

Bean Hole Days takes baked beans to a new level

Since 1938, people in Pequot Lakes, Minn. have been gathering for the sake of beans. Bean Hole Days got its start when local businessmen held a bean feed to thank farmers for their support of area businesses. Today, thousands flock to Trailside Park to celebrate and dine on beans cooked overnight in cast iron pots covered in a wood-fired pit.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Our favorite photos of obsessed World Cup fans in Brazil

Our favorite photos of obsessed World Cup fans in Brazil

FIFA, the soccer World Cup organizers, say there were more than 11 million ticket requests for the month-long event this year in Brazil. As the tournament progresses, we're collecting our favorite photos of just how emotional an colorful some of those fans can get.

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Video: Roller derby from a different POV

Video: Roller derby from a different POV

MPR News reporter Tim Post put a GoPro camera on a member of the Minnesota RollerGirls during one of the all-female roller derby team's recent scrimmages.

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Henderson Sauerkraut Days are sweet and sour fun

Henderson Sauerkraut Days are sweet and sour fun

For more than 80 years, Henderson's Sauerkraut Days has celebrated pickled cabbage. The week-long festival features two parades, a classic car cruise, a softball tournament and music. It's capped off with a sauerkraut eating contest.
by Jennifer Simonson

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