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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

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September 3, 2010 10:06 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 1, 2010 7:39 AM

First light at the State Fair

Long before the streets are buzzing with activity or the buildings are are filled with visitors, the Minnesota State Fair wakes up.

by Jeffrey Thompson

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August 30, 2010 11:23 AM

4-H at the State Fair

Over 2,700 4-H youth are competing in the 2010 Minnesota State Fair, showing everything from cattle to needlepoint.

by Nikki Tundel

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August 27, 2010 9:51 AM

MPR news photos of the week

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August 26, 2010 1:45 PM

Welcoming new U.S. citizens in St. Paul

Nearly 400 people took the Oath of Allegiance in two naturalization ceremonies at Landmark Center in St. Paul, on Thursday, August 26, 2010. About 9,000 Minnesotans a year become citizens at similar ceremonies.

by Tim Nelson