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HOT TOPICS: Minnesota State Fair [http://www.twincities.com/statefair?source=hottopics] Lake Elmo woman killed Union vote bucks trend Kevin Love responds to Glen Taylor Win stuff Chance for Romance contest Crime map Summer concert guide Get travel deals Recent News New website Yumzar sells Minnesota food and drink, all in one place - 08/27/2014 02:17 PM CDT Former Iowa lawmaker pleads guilty in GOP caucuses case - 08/27/2014 02:22 PM CDT In race for Wisconsin governor, Mary Burke and Scott Walker in dead heat - 08/27/2014 01:39 PM CDT Standout MSU football player charged in shooting - 08/27/2014 12:27 PM CDT Boston Marathon bombing victim marries his nurse - 08/27/2014 01:37 PM CDT Shooting outside Hennepin County Medical Center investigated - 08/27/2014 12:51 PM CDT St. Paul I-35E ramps will re-open Friday - 08/27/2014 02:36 PM CDT Spiders force Suzuki to recall midsize cars - 08/27/2014 08:28 AM CDT LIVE EVENTS See a schedule of more live coverage. State Fair faves What do you enjoy most about the Minnesota State Fair ? The food The people The animals The rides The entertainment The free stuff The contests All of the above! None of the above. I'm going to say it: I hate the Fair. Voting Requires Javascript ( ) The Dowdle brothers: the Twin Cities' OTHER sibling filmmakers The call to say the movie they were about to shoot went bust might turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to the movie careers of Highland Park natives John Erick and Drew Dowdle. LOCAL NEWS State Fair root beer stand goes on without its giant Ex-Twin Cities man dies fighting for Islamic State Cannon Falls dance coach fired in hazing incident Lake Elmo woman ID'd brother-in-law as shooter, document says SPORTS ( ) Kevin Love to Glen Taylor: Worry about your own team Timberwolves fans were no doubt wondering how long it would take for Kevin Love to respond to Glen Taylor's criticism of his defensive abilities. NATION/WORLD (Gerry Broome/AP) 3 ways insurers can discourage sick from enrolling Insurers can no longer reject customers with expensive medical conditions thanks to the health care overhaul. POLITICS In race for Wisconsin governor, Mary Burke and Scott Walker in dead heat The latest Marquette University Law School poll shows Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Mary Burke remain in a dead heat. LIFE Retired Wisconsin chemistry teacher offering hops, beer analysis The explosion of microbreweries and increase in hops growers have stirred up a new business for a retired Evansville chemistry teacher. New website Yumzar sells Minnesota food and drink, all in one place Finalists for $1.5 million Green Line Challenge named Study: Social media users shy away from opinions STATE FAIR State Fair root beer stand goes on without its giant Nick Postiglione's root beer stand at the Minnesota State Fair draws a crowd. And not just because it's a great place to get a root beer. State Fair program helps kids break into cattle biz Grandstand review: Jared Leto charms us with his so-called band Live at the Minnesota State Fair Business ( ) $25 million Camp Ripley solar farm will be largest in Minnesota Tucked away on the sprawling, 53,000-acre Camp Ripley military installation near Brainerd, protected from exploding artillery shells and rumbling tanks, an open field soon will be covered with enough solar panels to power 2,000 homes. New website Yumzar sells Minnesota food and drink, all in one place Spiders force Suzuki to recall midsize cars Medtronic spends $350M on another European deal ENTERTAINMENT ( ) Bob Dylan will play Minneapolis' Orpheum Theater in November Bob Dylan will return to Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre for a three-night run of shows Nov. 4, 5 and 6. The Dowdle brothers: the Twin Cities' OTHER sibling filmmakers Best patios in the Twin Cities area: Our Top 30 Chris Soules is ABC's new 'Bachelor' ( ) New Prague man struck by lightning on Friday, attends Country Fest on Saturday CADOTT, Wis. -- A Minnesota man was struck by lightning Friday, but that wasn't enough to keep him from attending Country Fest in Wisconsin on Saturday. Sansevere's Huddle: Vikings make right call The Loop Midweek Quiz: 8-27-14 The Loop Ten: 8-26-14 (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) Did Nicki Minaj fake wardrobe malfunction? Sources connected to MTV VMAs say 'Anaconda’ rapper rehearsed mishap. Justin Bieber's 'Saturday Night Live' antics didn't impress cast Neil Young divorcing Pegi Young after 36 years Paris Hilton's brother allegedly causes car wreck loading... Parent: NBA coaching market is large but uninteresting Carlos Osorio/AP If Doug Collins has his way, the Sixers will replace him with Michael Curry as the next head coach. He also has the backing of two of the team's best players, an exclusive group to say the least. As 'American Idol' nears climax, backstage drama dominates LOS ANGELES, May 9 (Reuters) - Viewers are gearing up to crown the first female winner of "American Idol" in six years, but the biggest drama at the once-dominant Fox TV singing contest is taking place backstage over which of the celebrity judges will be voted off. Is the garden overflowing with arugula? Cook it RICHARD DREW Among our guest chatters recently was Jason Wilson, who has just stepped down from writing The Post's Spirits column. Parent: NBA coaching market is large but uninteresting Carlos Osorio/AP If Doug Collins has his way, the Sixers will replace him with Michael Curry as the next head coach. He also has the backing of two of the team's best players, an exclusive group to say the least. LATEST HEADLINES Parent: NBA coaching market is large but uninteresting As 'American Idol' nears climax, backstage drama dominates Is the garden overflowing with arugula? Cook it Injury-ravaged Dodgers underachieving in 2013 after overachieving in 2012 (Carlos Osorio/AP) Parent: NBA coaching market is large but uninteresting If Doug Collins has his way, the Sixers will replace him with Michael Curry as the next head coach. He also has the backing of two of the team's best players, an exclusive group to say the least. (Carlos Osorio/AP) Parent: NBA coaching market is large but uninteresting If Doug Collins has his way, the Sixers will replace him with Michael Curry as the next head coach. He also has the backing of two of the team's best players, an exclusive group to say the least. (Carlos Osorio/AP) Parent: NBA coaching market is large but uninteresting If Doug Collins has his way, the Sixers will replace him with Michael Curry as the next head coach. 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