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September 3, 2010

MPR news photos of the week

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Here are some of the most memorable images from the week's news around the state.

Benson kids

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Nisswa, Minnesota — Kate, Owen, Caroline and Lauren Benson of East Gull Lake get a demonstration of the "Magic Manners Box" after receiving free vouchers to Dairy Queen for wearing their bike helmets from Nisswa police officer Brandon Rothwell. (MPR Photo/Sasha Aslanian) link to this photo

Douglas Pamp

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St. Paul, Minnesota — Douglas Pamp judges the 4-H Fleece Show at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair. Pamp has been judging fleece for more than 50 years. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo

Power out at Grandstand

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St. Paul, Minnesota — The Minnesota State Fair Grandstand was one of many buildings affected by a power outage on the fairgrounds on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. A truck driver clipped a power pole knocking out power to parts of the fair for several hours. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo

Closeup 2

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St. Paul, Minnesota — Entrant in largest sunflower competition at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo

Mai Lee

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St. Paul, Minnesota — Store owner Mai Lee reaches for some roast pork at Star Oriental Market on St. Paul's University Avenue. A parcel near her store is needed for the construction of the Central Corridor light rail project. Lee thought that meant she might have to move her business, but project planners say that she will be allowed to stay open. (MPR Photo/Laura Yuen) link to this photo

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