Join the Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center for a hands-on Xcel Day of Service this Saturday—help harvest pumpkins and maintain trails across hundreds of acres, all while supporting a vital non-profit that relies on volunteers to keep its educational programs and apple orchard thriving. Plus, catch their annual fundraising gala this Sunday—your ticket to nature, community, and a cause that’s saving money and souls.

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The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but the flavor fest continues this fall! Iconic fair eats like Original Apple Fries, Lemochi’s Tanghulu, Tot Boss’ loaded elote tots, and Minneapple Pie’s deep-fried delights are hitting festivals, stadiums, and car shows across the Twin Cities. Roon’s Savories’ savory waffle cones and Sweet Martha’s frozen cookie dough are also widely available. Plus, vendors like French Meadow Bakery and Que Viet now have year-round brick-and-mortar spots. For art lovers, the Minneapolis Institute of Art is showcasing top crop art pieces from the fair until November. The fair’s magic? Still alive — just look closer this fall.

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The U.S. is slamming the brakes on Canadian goods—dairy, booze, motorcycles—with a three-week deadline, retaliating after Canada slapped $20 billion in tariffs on American imports. This isn’t just another trade spat; it’s escalating tensions over long-standing issues like dairy quotas and lumber subsidies. Canada’s provinces had already banned U.S. alcohol, sparking this U.S. countermove. Prime Minister Trudeau admits short-term pain but sees opportunity: Canada’s pushing to invest domestically and diversify trade, aiming for export growth that could double in a decade. Talks with the EU are heating up as he heads there soon to strengthen ties without full membership. Behind closed doors, diplomacy continues—but Canada’s message is clear: no more relying solely on the U.S. economy.

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TSA is reviving a nostalgic airport perk: trusted travelers can now breeze through security without a ticket to reach gates—free, but require advance approval. Designed for last-minute reunions or quick bites during layovers, this Gateside program rolls out at 13 major airports and aims to restore the pre-9/11 vibe. Already in place at some hubs like Pittsburgh and Seattle, this TSA initiative seeks to standardize access nationwide for PreCheck members and other trusted travelers.

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In northern Minnesota, a grassroots crusade is underway to battle invasive rusty crayfish—ecosystem wreckers that devour wild rice and multiply like crazy—by turning them into dinner. Yusef Orest, the determined trapper, pulls in pounds of these crustaceans using hot dog bait and minnow traps, finding peace on the water while breaking even with grant-funded gear and part-time help. Though selling crayfish locally is tough, he hosts community boils, rescues wedding meals, and partners with a James Beard-winning Minneapolis restaurant that’s crafting gourmet dishes from his catch. Researchers confirm trapping helps manage the population, though its long-term impact remains uncertain—and some hope a natural fungus might eventually do the job. For now, the mantra is simple: trap ‘em, eat ‘em.

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Twenty-five years after 9/11, a Minnesota priest who was on the streets of Manhattan that day returns to New York with six firefighters from Battle Lake to honor the fallen—and remind us that in moments of crisis, helping others lifts you up. Father Jeff Ethen, who helped firefighters at Ground Zero wearing his clerical collar, says their simple act of service reshaped his faith. Now, he’s bringing his community together with New York fire crews, forging bonds across states and inspiring others to serve where they can.

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Minnesota State Fair vendors donated over 10,000 pounds of leftover food—enough to feed a thousand families—to hunger relief groups like Second Harvest Heartland and Loaves and Fishes, helping kids head back to school with meals on the table. Volunteers—including formerly incarcerated men from Freedom Works—helped sort and distribute, turning redemption into real community impact. A new consolidated pickup made logistics smoother, and Loaves and Fishes is hosting a community food drive this Friday for those in need.

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State Fair poll results show split opinions on red light cameras but overwhelming support for banning semi-automatic weapons. Second Harvest Heartland rescued tons of leftover fair food—minus the cookies. Minneapolis welcomes new Fire Chief Reggie Freeman, a seasoned pro with global firefighting experience. Twin Cities soccer leagues aim to dismantle pay-to-play barriers for young athletes. St. Paul’s Benjamin E. Mays school rebrands as an Afrocentric magnet, celebrating Black history through themed “houses” and Kwanzaa principles. Meanwhile, a Denny’s owner abruptly shuttered five Minnesota and Wisconsin locations, leaving staff in limbo as corporate tries to recover.

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