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Dancing in the Chinese New Year

Dancing in the Chinese New Year

In St. Paul, Minn., the CAAM Chinese Dance Theater honored the New Year with a performance by 51 young dancers. They are performing "Homecoming: A Chinese New Year's Tale," which has been referred to as the Chinese version of the Nutcracker ballet.
by Nikki Tundel

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Photos: The brutal Arrowhead 135 Ultra

Photos: The brutal Arrowhead 135 Ultra

For most mortals, running, biking or skiing in a 135 mile race through Minnesota's north woods would seem a daunting enough task. But in the Arrowhead 135 Ultra, the competitors not only brave sub-zero degree temperatures, they crave it.
by Derek Montgomery

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Photos: The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Photos: The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Thirty mushers and 300 dogs hit the trail Sunday in a rebooted John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon with new, fan-friendly features that organizers hope will help the Minnesota tradition recapture some of its former glory.

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Photos: Thousands compete in Brainerd's annual ice fishing extravaganza

Photos: Thousands compete in Brainerd's annual ice fishing extravaganza

The cold weather has been beneficial for the ice conditions on Hole-in-the-Day Bay. Brainerd Jaycees and law enforcement officials found 17 to 19 inches of clear, consistent ice when they measured it last week.

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Photos: Beer and hymns for Jesus

Photos: Beer and hymns for Jesus

When churchgoers at The Gathering begin singing the hymn "Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling," it can come as an invitation to renounce the ways of the world and accept Christ's call to a new life.

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Photos: Blizzard hits Fargo-Moorhead

Photos: Blizzard hits Fargo-Moorhead

A blizzard whipped through western Minnesota today. Whiteout conditions were common in open country in the Red River Valley throughout the afternoon.

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Photos: St. Paul landmark Seven Corners Hardware closes after 80 years

Photos: St. Paul landmark Seven Corners Hardware closes after 80 years

After 80 years, Seven Corners Hardware, the St. Paul landmark at 216 W. 7th Street, is closing its doors. Seven Corners owner Bill Walsh has decided to close the store and its catalog business and sell off its building, just a block from the Xcel Energy Center.
by Jennifer Simonson

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