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Can you guess what they're judging?

MPR's All Things Considered captured audio hints from Minnesota State Fair Judges and asks: Can you guess what they're judging? Listen to the audio clues and see if you can determine the subject before hearing the answers.

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Denny Hecker pleads guilty to fraud charges

Denny Hecker, the fallen Twin Cities auto mogul, has pleaded guilty to two fraud charges in a plea deal that could get him a maximum of 10 years in prison. Prosecutors say Hecker's fraud cost his lenders more than $20 million in losses, and that the purpose of the scheme was to support his lavish lifestyle.

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Minnesota Public Radio is a strong supporter of the Central Corridor light rail project (CCLRT). The MPR Board of Trustees approved filing a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Council only because it was absolutely necessary. Read more

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