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Chute slide installed in 3-million-year cave in China
Inside a three-million-year-old cave in Sichuan Province, China, authorities have installed a chute slide system for tourists to get around instead of walking down stairs. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/lifestyle/other/chute-slide-installed-in-3-million-year-cave-in-china/ar-AA2bLuVq
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Minnesota State Fair final day: Labor Day crowds, favorite 2026 moments
It’s Day 12 of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Here’s everything you need to know for the final day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/live-blog/news/minnesota-state-fair-day-12
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Jakarta Parishes Strengthen Solidarity to Support Families in Need
Five Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Jakarta are strengthening a shared culture of solidarity by supporting families facing illness, bereavement and financial hardship. Full story: https://www.rvasia.org/asian-news/jakarta-parishes-strengthen-solidarity-support-families-need
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Minnesota State Fair: Free stuff to do on the last day
FREE SHOW OF THE DAY: The rising-star band Maygen & The Birdwatcher, a local bluegrass-Americana ensemble, recently won their second Album of the Year award from the Midwest Country Music Organization … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/09/06/minnesota-state-fair-free-stuff-to-do-on-the-last-day/
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Minnesota State Fair: Free stuff to do on the last day
It’s Labor Day, the last day of summer break — so it’s Kids Day again, with $15 tickets for ages 5–12. Plus, ticket deals all day on rides and games at the Mighty Midway, … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/minnesota-state-fair-free-stuff-020000640.html
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Yang Pao Thao seeks growth, investment for South Merced
Yang Pao Thao is the incumbent candidate in the race for the District 2 seat on the Merced City Council to be decided this November. However, it was not long ago when Councilman Thao was relatively … Full story: https://mercedcountytimes.com/yang-pao-thao-seeks-growth-investment-for-south-merced/
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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Cities: September 6–7, 2026
The Twin Cities’ final two Labor Day weekend days feature the State Fair, theater, music, racing, markets, museums, family events and free outdoor activities. Full story: https://minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapids-mn/n/386741/minneapolimedia-weekend-guide-labor-day-weekend-twin-cities-september-6-7
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Peace Pole dedicated by Rotary near Logan Middle School
A symbol of hope and world peace will soon stand on the block by Logan Middle School. Valley View Rotary is installing a Rotary Peace Pole in Habitat for Humanity’s … Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/wisconsin/article_f37c1068-35cb-50ba-b6cc-56bd4409fe7b.html
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Sheboygan letters debate taxes, water and Comprehensive Plan
This week’s Sheboygan Press letters cover tax cuts, public services, freshwater protection and Sheboygan’s future. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a9c4269014f449ba8e7dc3ed39e07e2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sheboyganpress.com%2fstory%2fopinion%2freaders%2f2026%2f09%2f05%2fsheboygan-letters-editor-taxes-freshwater-comprehensive-plan%2f91563343007%2f&c=3463834052017652197&mkt=en-us
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School in northern Vietnam marries modern design with highland ethnic heritage
Viewed from above, Muong Khuong Elementary and Secondary Boarding School in northern Lao Cai Province resembles an open notebook, with distinctive brocade colors of the Hmong and Dao ethnic … Full story: https://news.tuoitre.vn/school-in-northern-vietnam-marries-modern-design-with-highland-ethnic-heritage-103260904152304402.htm
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‘Music is her weapon’: Nina Simone’s civil rights anthems return to Minneapolis
Tags: arts, civil rights, culture, dance, Her, ICE, immigration, Minneapolis, Minnesota, music, rights, state, story, Twin Cities, womenFour Women” returns to Twin Cities stage; a Minneapolis group exhibit responds to federal immigration enforcement and four festivals bring music and dance to the Minnesota State Fair. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-nina-simone-state-fair-festivals-ice-resistance-art/
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This viral photo does not show children affected by the August 2026 Nepal floods; it was taken in Vietnam in 2007
Vietnamese photojournalist Na Son Nguyen took this photo in October 2007 in Can Ty, a remote village in Hà Giang province, Vietnam. Full story: https://factly.in/this-viral-photo-does-not-show-children-affected-by-the-august-2026-nepal-floods-it-was-taken-in-vietnam-in-2007/
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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Cities: September 4 ~ 7, 2026
The Twin Cities Labor Day Weekend Guide features the State Fair, festivals, theater, sports, concerts, museums, markets and family activities across the region. Full story: https://minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapids-mn/n/386579/minneapolimedia-weekend-guide-labor-day-weekend-twin-cities-september-4-7
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Minn. forum discusses gov’t spy probe against unions, immigrant rights supporters
MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Dwire, Socialist Workers Party candidate for U.S. Senate from Minnesota, told participants in a well-attended Militant Labor Forum here Aug. 22 that working people and the unions … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a9b99b407c54310b988f1f6c0be0c34&url=https%3a%2f%2fthemilitant.com%2f2026%2f09%2f04%2fminn-forum-discusses-govt-spy-probe-against-unions-immigrant-rights-supporters%2f&c=713533291790972030&mkt=en-us
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Predicting the outcome of every Wisconsin football game this season
As should be expected, many fans and media are taking a wait-and-see approach with the Wisconsin football team. The Badgers … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/09/03/predicting-the-outcome-of-every-wisconsin-football-game-this-season/
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Hmong corndogs, cheese curd lumpia: Minnesota State Fair expands menu with global fusions
Among this year’s new food hits at the fair are more international foods — and some that borrow from the fair’s on-a-stick and deep-fried traditions. Chefs and fair food curators say it’s an … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/03/hmong-corndogs-cheese-curd-lumpia-minnesota-state-fair-expands-menu-global-fusions
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‘Lee Lue the Musical’ brings Hmong history to Milwaukee
The world-premiere musical explores love, loss and legacy during the Secret War in Laos, Sept. 3-6 at Skylight Music Theatre. Full story: https://www.wisn.com/article/lee-lue-the-musical-brings-hmong-history-to-milwaukee/73594893
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Harvard Medical School graduate earns perfect 4.0 GPA, returns to Vietnam to work with marginalized communities
When Nguyen Do Thu Phuong stopped midway through her thesis presentation at Harvard Medical School, the screen behind her showed no charts or statistics. Full story: https://news.tuoitre.vn/harvard-medical-school-graduate-earns-perfect-40-gpa-returns-to-vietnam-to-work-with-marginalized-communities-103260901114511934.htm