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Blue Mounds bison get a checkup

Blue Mounds bison get a checkup

The bison herd at Blue Mounds State Park were rounded up on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 for their annual physicals — blood tests, branding, and checkup. It's a physically challenging day for everyone involved.
by Jackson Forderer

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See Iceland's volcanic eruption for the ages

See Iceland's volcanic eruption for the ages

For more than a month, the county's Bardarbunga volcano has been rocked by hundreds of daily tremors. The activity shows no signs of abating.

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Crane lifts golden charioteer from state Capitol for repair

Crane lifts golden charioteer from state Capitol for repair

The chariot driver from the Quadriga on top of the Minnesota Capitol was lifted away from his four golden horses Tuesday morning for repairs. He is expected to be back in about three months.

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Photos: Picking your own makes apples seem a little sweeter

Photos: Picking your own makes apples seem a little sweeter

Although it's early in the fall apple season, apple growers are starting to harvest and invite guests to pick a variety of apples on their own. This week, the Aamodt's Apple Farm in Stillwater is open for visitors to pick Sweet Sixteen apples, and visitors took advantage of the good weather.

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Photos: Vikings beat the Rams

Photos: Vikings beat the Rams

The Minnesota Vikings opened up the season with a 34-6 win over the Rams in St. Louis.

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Out with the old school, in with the new in Wells

Out with the old school, in with the new in Wells

Classes started Wednesday for United South Central Schools' students in the southern Minnesota town of Wells. The new academic year means the celebration of a new building as well as an opportunity to honor memories at the old.
by Jackson Forderer

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