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MPR photos of the week

MPR photos of the week

From Tough Mudders to traditional Norwegians, Minneapolis tornado survivors to fire dancers on the beach in Duluth, and friends and foes of a new Vikings stadium we were all over Minnesota for our photos of the week.

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Minnesota in Photos: Dancing with the Spin Collective

Minnesota in Photos: Dancing with the Spin Collective

The sun is setting on Lake Superior as members of the Spin Collective dancers soak small kevlar orbs in fuel and set them afire. Then, wielding them at the end of chains or long metal arms, they begin twirling the orbs in what's called a poi dance.

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Photos: School trust land inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Photos: School trust land inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area

More than three decades after the controversial deal that established the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota, relatively small plots of land in the wilderness continue to generate big disputes. Known as school trust lands, these plots were set aside to generate income for schools, primarily through logging or mining.

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Photos: Mud, electric shocks and more test athletes in Tough Mudder Minnesota

Photos: Mud, electric shocks and more test athletes in Tough Mudder Minnesota

Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed to test strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie, the organization's website says. Athletes took up the challenge over the weekend in Somerset, Wis.

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Photos: Minn. Republicans gather in St. Cloud

Photos: Minn. Republicans gather in St. Cloud

About 2,200 Republican delegates gathered in St. Cloud Friday to endorse a candidate for U.S. Senate. They will also vote on Saturday to parcel out the remaining 13 delegates that will represent Minnesota at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
by Jennifer Simonson

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Photos: The Highway 1 Fire near Ely

Photos: The Highway 1 Fire near Ely

Firefighters were able to stop a fast moving wildfire just outside the town of Ely on Thursday. The Highway 1 Fire started when a power line snapped. Several small fires quickly grew into a 216-acre blaze and homes were evacuated as the blaze neared town. By Friday morning, fire crews began to get the upper hand.

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MPR News photos of the week

MPR News photos of the week

A Minnesota soldier is laid to rest, Vikings fans invade the Capitol, the Legislature wraps up business, Onamia braces for the walleye opener and the Catholic church organizes a pro-marriage amendment rally. All that and more in our photos of the week.

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Photos: Vikings fans invade state Capitol

Photos: Vikings fans invade state Capitol

After more than eight hours of often impassioned debate Monday night, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved funding for a $975 million Vikings stadium at the site of the Metrodome in Minneapolis. A loud and colorful contingent of Vikings fans were on hand as lawmakers deliberated.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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