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MPR News photos of the week

MPR News photos of the week

Amy Senser is sent to prison after being convicted of criminal vehicular homicide, Minnesota sweltered in a heatwave, three members of the WNBA Lynx are headed to the Olympics, and the town of Thomson recovers from the June floods. All that and more in our photos of the week.

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MPR Photos of the Week

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Minnesota sweltered in record heat, storms damaged central and northern parts of the state, the Duluth area is still coming to grips with flood devastation, Somali youth took part in a national basketball competition, and families spoke with us about international adoption. All that and more in our photos of the week.

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MPR News photos of the week

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Northeast Minnesota takes stock after the floods, the Laughing Loon Farm copes with the aftermath of an earlier deluge, some Minneapolis kids greet summer by going back to school, hog farmers feel pressure to treat their livestock better, and Brandi Carlile visits MPR. All that and more in our photos of the week.

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Photos: Damage, destruction in wake of record Duluth flood

Photos: Damage, destruction in wake of record Duluth flood

Up to 10 inches of rain fell in torrents over the city of Duluth on Wednesday, flooding rivers and creeks and overwhelming the city's storm water system. State and local emergency management officials will begin to assess the damage Thursday.

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MPR News photos of the week

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This week, The St. Paul Saints lobbied for a new stadium, professional cyclists hit the Twin Cities for an annual race, and former Gov. Jesse Ventura stopped by to talk about his new book.

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Photos: Fighting sea lamprey in Lake Superior

Photos: Fighting sea lamprey in Lake Superior

The sea lamprey was one of the first non-native species to invade the Great Lakes, and it's been one of the most destructive. The eel-like parasite nearly wiped out the entire lake trout population. But scientists have devised ways to keep the blood-sucking fish in check, and that's allowed lake trout to make a historic comeback.

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MPR News photos of the week

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Western Wisconsin preps for a new St. Croix River bridge, locked-out American Crystal Sugar workers rallied and Minnesotans watched the transit of Venus. All that and more in our photos of the week gallery.

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