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March 9, 2019 12:00 AM

Photos: In defiance of winter, Duluthians skate the 'People's Rink' on frozen Superior

About a quarter-mile offshore from Duluth's Leif Erikson Park, a hearty band of volunteers has carved a skating rink unlike any other on the frozen surface of Lake Superior.

by Dan Kraker and Derek Montgomery

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February 14, 2019 5:59 PM

Photos: March raises awareness of violence facing indigenous people

Thousands of people wearing red took part in a ceremony and march Thursday in Minneapolis in honor of indigenous people who are missing or have been killed.

by Christine T. Nguyen

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February 10, 2019 4:12 PM

Gallery: Klobuchar announces 2020 presidential bid

With a snowy Minneapolis skyline serving as a backdrop, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her 2020 Democratic presidential bid Sunday during an outdoor rally at Boom Island Park.

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January 30, 2019 1:47 PM

Photos: Toughing it out in subzero Minnesota

Minnesotans bundled up, jumped cars and basically just tried to keep moving around the past few days as a polar vortex plunged Minnesota into subzero temperatures. You know, could have been worse.

by MPR News Staff

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January 28, 2019 9:56 AM

Photos: Snowstorm blankets Minnesota ahead of deep freeze

Minnesotans woke up to a fresh coat of snow Monday morning, after a winter storm the night before dumped as much as 9 inches of the fluffy white stuff in parts of the state.

by MPR News Staff

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January 26, 2019 6:12 PM

Gallery: Can't freeze out Frostival in Fargo, Moorhead

Even with near-zero temperatures, the Frostival in Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead returned for its fourth year to celebrate fun in the cold.

by Matt Mikus

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January 26, 2019 2:45 PM

Bracing racing: Runners brave cold, snow in Twin Cities

The race attire? A mash-up of running, skiing and ice fishing gear. Many racers donned face masks that were coated in frost as they reached the finish.

by MPR News Staff

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January 21, 2019 6:58 PM

Photos: Minnesotans celebrate MLK Day

The state's 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts in St. Paul also celebrated women of color in science, technology, engineering and math.

by Christine T. Nguyen

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January 11, 2019 11:07 AM

Photos: Barron, Wis., celebrates after Jayme Closs found alive

The sheriff says the suspect took Jayme against her will and is being held on two counts of first-degree intentional homicide and one count of kidnapping.

by MPR News Staff

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January 7, 2019 12:09 PM

Photos: The Walz Administration takes oath of office

Tim Walz took the oath of office Monday to become Minnesota's 41st governor. He was sworn in alongside his lieutenant governor, Peggy Flanagan, as well as Secretary of State Steve Simon, State Auditor Julie Blaha and Attorney General Keith Ellison, all Democrats.

by MPR News Staff and Evan Frost

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