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When Will it Sink? Club Leaves Car on Lake to Raise Money

Submitted by Mike Maybay on Friday, January 27th, 6:33 pm

It's part cautionary tale, part fundraiser. There's a car sitting out on Buffalo Lake. And there are no plans to rescue it before it sinks to the bottom.

The Rotary Club of Buffalo put the car there. A flyer advertising it says the car "is clean, the engine, transmission, gas, oil and all fluids have been removed."

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Aug. 29th State Fair Facebook Fan of the Day: What's the Most Bizarre State Fair Incident?

Submitted by Leslie Dyste, Senior Web Producer

Monday, August 29th, 2011, 10:22am

For the past month, we've been asking you on our Facebook page to submit questions about the Minnesota State Fair.

After countless hours of research, we have the answers....

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Tomatoes Will Fly This Weekend in Hastings

Submitted by Amanda Theisen

Friday, July 29th, 2011, 6:32pm

Afton Alps in Hastings will look more like Spain during its famous Tomato Festival this weekend. That's where the first annual Midwest Tomato Fest will take place.

The gates open for the event at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 31st. The tomato fight is slated to take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The event will also feature live music, food, and a beer garden.

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Sparky the Sea Lion at Como Zoo 'Goes Green'

Submitted by Stephanie Crock, Web Reporter/Producer

Monday, July 4th, 2011, 12:12pm

The Como Zoo’s Sparky the Sea Lion helps to “go green” over the holiday weekend.

The sea lion is one of the most popular animals at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul.

Not only can Sparky do all sorts of tricks, she is teaching children and families how to recycle.

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Snow Emergency Declared in St. Paul

Submitted by Brett Dyste

Saturday, December 25th, 2010, 11:37pm

If you've got family staying at your house or you're going to visit someone in St. Paul, check the street signs.

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Record-Setting December Snow! December 23-24 Snow Totals Where You Live

Submitted by Chikage Windler

Friday, December 24th, 2010, 10:48pm

Record-Setting December Snow! December 23-24 Snow Totals Where You Live

If you've been "Dreaming of a White Christmas," you picked the right place to live! Minnesota, or should I say "MinneSNOWta," is living up to its name this year. The storm that ended on Christmas Eve morning pushed us to the highest December snow total on record in the Twin Cities!

Snowblowers are getting a workout this season!

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Come have a little Halloween Fun

Submitted by Brett Dyste

Monday, October 11th, 2010, 4:59pm

Downtown St. Paul is inviting you to spend your halloween at the Great Pumpking Festival. The spooktacular event offers everyting from creep-crawly craft making and some not real scare story telling. There will also be performances like; Mummy Idol, Wiggle Jiggle and Jam, plus a magic show.

Parents, you can be sure your kids will be entertained.

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