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At 101, WWII vet finally gets his high school commencement
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WWII veteran, who walked 100 miles to mark his 100th birthday, dies
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Students in 16 schools get training to help suicidal classmates, thanks to woman who lost her sister
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Teens design and build ramp to help schoolmate who uses wheelchair
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He finished high school at 8. Now, a Minnesota boy reaches a new milestone.
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Firefighter poses for photo in front of every fire department in Minnesota – all 775
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After 72 years cutting hair, town's only barber is hanging up his clippers
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Banker offers free community college tuition to seniors at five more Minnesota high schools
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Crocheting prodigy is now a high school junior and prolific philanthropist
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In 2nd grade, he started drumming in the high school band. See what the ‘little drummer boy’ is up t
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Teacher knits hats for her entire kindergarten class based on her students' designs
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High school drummer who couldn’t hold sticks harnessed technology. Now, tech fuels his career.
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Construction worker has heart attack on perfect jobsite
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Self-taught on YouTube, 12-year-old prodigy now has a piano thanks to his community
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Young man with special needs played hockey alone, until 'old-timers' invited him to join their team
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Husband & wife referee team finds bliss officiating 300 games a year
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Minnesota WWII vet hangs with Tom Hanks & Steven Spielberg at Hollywood premiere
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Iron worker who put the roof on Treasure Island bingo hall, remains inside 40 years later
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Minnesota state troopers deliver human heart through road construction
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Group of spirited women follow Vikings to 20 stadiums in 20 years
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Guinness confirms, Minnesotan has world’s largest collection of KISS memorabilia
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Pianist battling ALS makes Christmas gift of her piano to help others
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Cars line up at drive-thru lefse stand
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Five sisters who grew up in their parents' department store, reopen on main street one weekend a yea
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Child's unique closest door is gift that keeps on giving
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Family harvests crop after suicide of farmer who planted it
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He just grew the largest pumpkin in history, now about those seeds
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La Crosse's famed 'World's Largest Six-Pack' is back as Old Style brewing returns to 'God's Country'
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La Crosse's famed 'World's Largest Six-Pack' is back as Old Style brewing returns to 'God's Country'
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Bride picks a flower girl: her 100-year-old grandmother
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Turn of century antique cars make for excitingly slow Minnesota road rally
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12 years ago, nine sons took their 80-year-old mom to her first game at Target Field. Rita Stoks is
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Former U of M baseball champ has 'widow-maker' heart attack at perfect place — a baseball game
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At 94 he built a pool for the neighborhood kids. See the special way they marked his 100th birthday
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First-grader goes door to door with offer to read to seniors
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105th anniversary of Minnesota's deadliest disaster
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Minnesota-made Scamp campers reaches 50 years with cult following of 'egg people'
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Obsessed with Elvis, woman with rare condition is gifted a backyard concert
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Teen on way to catching all 63 record-worthy fish species in Minnesota
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Reopening of historic theater is latest gift from Little Falls couple to the community
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99-year-old who formed a friendship over a fence with her 2-year-old neighbor — has died
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Richfield's 'citizen of the year' lights up the city with his smile
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Artist who paints soldiers, first responders continues important work
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Minnesota to get a new state flag. Meet the man who spent decades trying to change it.
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Minnesotan who played Munchkin in 'The Wizard of Oz' gets monument in her hometown
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Former Minneapolis man inspired to paint his small hometown to honor dad lost to COVID
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Entire school skips class: Students spend day helping people in the community
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Emotional send-off for Minnesotan who's taught music for 67 years
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High school senior writes her teachers hundreds of “Thank you” notes #kare11 #shorts #minnesota
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Teachers surprise high school senior who's written them hundreds of thank you notes
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Minnesotan on quest to prove his collection of KISS memorabilia is world's largest
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Minnesotan lives every child's dream — he makes dinosaurs
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Tutu-wearing school cop connects with students through humor
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Minister mechanic marks 10 years fixing cars for people in need
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Newlywed embraces 13-year-old who found and returned her lost wedding ring
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Cancer patient makes a party out of chemotherapy
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Woman who learned at 72 she was switched at birth, passes away
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Two Minnesota skiers complete entire Birkebeiner on one pair of skis
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Minnesota's iconic 'Let's play hockey' call was born from a tragedy
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With substitute teachers in short supply, school custodian gets degree and becomes one
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1947 wedding dress links four generations of brides
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High school robotics team has built seven wheelchairs for children with disabilities
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Each year, Minnesotan gifts 20-foot tall snowman to his community; fun ensues
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Teen’s coffee mug business on boil after her story spreads
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Newly crowned winningest Minnesota high school basketball coach has a backstory just as amazing
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Two pianos, 40 fingers, and four sisters in their 80s, equals family harmony
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Minnesota boy sharpens 'a million' pencils, builds social media following
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At 94, founder of fourth-generation farm still commands the combine
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Their dinner theater play set an endurance record. Now, 'I do, I do' couple marks 50 years of marria
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Teen girl becomes 'superhero' to farmer struck by medical crisis at harvest time
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Fifth grader builds wheelchair for his teacher's dog. And not just any fifth grader.
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Social media lights up over hand-holding mystery couple
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On first day of school, state trooper escorts kindergartener whose life he helped save five years ea
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At age 7, he was a drumming phenom in a polka band. 10 years later, congrats are in order for Chris
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A day after her husband's funeral, she learned she was pregnant. See how flowers helped her carry on
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Two girls form 'sister' bond while waiting months in the hospital for hearts
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As a child, he sold lemonade in a business suit. So, what's he doing now?
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Cheerleading, backflipping, umpire is the talk of Minnesota youth softball
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Working women, over 50, rediscover jumping double Dutch
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14-year-old brews successful business designing coffee cups celebrating small towns
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Inspired by his childhood toy, Minnesotan builds not-so-little red wagon he can drive
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A 15-year-old decided his town needed a veterans memorial. He raised $77,000 and built one
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Teen featured in first Land of 10,000 Stories segment, becomes high school head coach
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From sheriff to playground monitor. Wright County's former top cop loves new elementary school job
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Kept off a regular hockey team, Minnesota boy creates his own tournament
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Discovered 1930s letters to St. Paul Montgomery Ward complaint department good for laughs & tears
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Rural veterinarian who offered to give away his practice gets what he wanted: a successor
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By age 5, Lexi Dietz had learned to write & eat with her feet. Now, she's preparing for college
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Minnesotan celebrates 10th year of sobriety with state trooper who arrested her for drunk driving
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Former prosecutor teaches writing to help jail inmates choose better paths
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Red Wing's 'angel' stitches through the night to brighten the days of others
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With Apostle Island ice caves a no-go, here's a reminder of what makes them so special
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Modern-day 'Noah' spends 37 years building massive wooden boat
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Officer cites widow for shoplifting, then delivers food to her home
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Best of the Land of 10,000 Stories: (Part 2)
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Best of the Land of 10,000 Stories: (Part 1)
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Top bell ringer declines honor, stays at post
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Stunning tree of lights is gift to I-35 holiday travelers
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Gnome resurfaces 40 years after theft
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'Humbug' lights 72 apartments at his senior home to honor late wife who loved Christmas
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58 years after her death, 7-year-old's popcorn garland still decorates family Christmas tree
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For five decades he wondered if the man he saved had lived or died. See their emotional reunion
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Football coach strives for immersion, recruits African American players to small Minnesota community
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Ron Schara marks 1,000th episode of 'Minnesota Bound,' the show that almost wasn't
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KARE 11's Boyd Huppert announces multiple myeloma diagnosis
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Concert pianist inspired to become a nurse, now mesmerizes patients with her music
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Two 11-year-olds make most of summer, build woodsy mini-golf course
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Twin Cities musician revives twin trumpet act of polka legend
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Owner of windmill farm gives dozens of classics a place to take a spin
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Fence friend Mary O'Neill celebrates 100th birthday with 2-year-old best friend by her side
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Families of crash victims get annual sympathy card from Minnesota State Patrol Chief
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Rural county's only veterinarian offers to give away his practice, clinic & pickup to replacement
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He's 2, she's about to turn 100. They've formed a friendship across a backyard fence you have to see
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Twin Cities lawn becomes hound central station, as dogs pull their humans to their favorite spot
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Four years after installing a pool, 98-year-old still loves seeing his yard enjoyed by local kids
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Metal sculptor populates town of 78 people with creatures of a different kind
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When COVID silenced his bands, a western WI trumpet player made an entire small town his stage
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Seniors get bunny hugs, thanks to a soft-hearted teen with a plan
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Looted and burned, Northside Cub returns with new grocery store model
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Fans of McDonald's drive-thru worker feast on positivity and songs
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Family takes in rescue, then learns the dog has same heart condition as daughter — needing same surg
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Ten ducklings follow their mom through a Minnesota elementary school, continuing 20-year tradition
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Fans of ice cream inspired during stay-at-home, drive up demand – line up by the hundreds
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16-year-old maple maven has thousands of tapped trees & syrup in 100 stores
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Four sisters on a top-ranked basketball team, and that's not the best part of their story
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Kids scatter hockey dad's ashes at backyard rink he built for them
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Plumber taps artesian well to create spectacular ice sculptures
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Duluth is home to America's last all-outdoor youth hockey league
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Lake Harriet elf reflects on 25 years answering notes left in his tree
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127-year-old church finally gets its steeple, thanks to great grandson of founder
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Land of 10,000 Stories: 'Pup-side' to the pandemic; 18 new puppies in three-block neighborhood
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A Twin Cities nurse with incurable cancer surprised with new SUV by TODAY Show
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A mystery solved: Child's one-of-a-kind bedroom door returned, 75 years later
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Forgotten no more: statue dedicated to black pitching ace barred from major league baseball
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Volunteer merrily completes 50,000 tax returns
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5-year-old reaches goal: visits 67 waterfalls after COVID-19 shuts down her preschool
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Young entrepreneur jet skis restaurant meals to boats & docks
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100-year-old MN WWII vet crosses finish line on 100-mile walk for charity
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Man who paid $75 for Chevy truck 44 years ago, just sold it to prior owner's grandson for $75
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Life spent cleaning town: Man collects 3 million pop tabs
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WWII veteran turns 100, continues on 100 mile walk for charity
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Bus company owner goes above and beyond for his students
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Minnesota WWII vet walking 100 miles for his 100th birthday
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Adopted dog takes 97-day walk back to foster mom
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Catch Minnesotan's priceless reaction upon learning she will be a grandma
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Stuck at home, Minnesota mom takes sidewalk chalk to infinity & beyond
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Checking in with Nala, the elevator riding care center teacup poodle
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Checking in with Liana & Gracie, still bonded by act of cross country kindness
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Checking in with Jonah Larson, crochet prodigy
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Checking in with Emmett, Erling's friend (Land of 10,000 Stories)
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Wife of cancer patient makes plea for following coronavirus guidelines
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Model A Fords greet winter once every four years
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North Minneapolis barber is a catalyst on his corner
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Inspired, family trades suburban home for trailer park
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Nurse with incurable cancer stays at bedsides of her young cancer patients
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Officer cites widow for shoplifting, then delivers food to her home
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YMCA crooner touches hearts and high notes
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Outpouring of support for teacher dressing his class for success
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Ballet shoes & barn boots: Twin boys a study in contrast
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4th grade teacher dresses his class for success
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MN teen sleeps 18 months outside in a hammock
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Master violin-maker is gifting his craft to 7th grade boy
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Funkytown marks 40th anniversary
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Hope dominated the Land of 10,000 Stories in 2019
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Boyd Huppert's Land of 10,000 Stories Special
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88-year-old veteran encounters group of ninth graders; magic happens
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Mom survives massive heart attack, 25 years to the week after son's death from heart attack
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Man with autism stunned when community buys him a new bike
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Christmas card fail leads to musical family tradition
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Student poses for senior photo with best friend killed in car crash
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Couple wins cafe, changes the flavor of small town dining
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Senior dorm: college students move into assisted living home
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Teen's obsession with car lots brings unexpected gift
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Farmer turns his combine into candy dispenser
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Catholic school invites for blessing, homeless man who lost parts of his feet
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'Big Buck Hunter' world champ is star of her bar
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First sons born to twin brothers on same day
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Lake Phalen's 'Butt Man' is on a mission
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Olympic dreams and a nightmare: Father of MN gymnast paralyzed
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Paralyzed farmer is back on tractor for harvest
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Best buddies during Vietnam War reunite after 53 years
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One-legged kicking coach inspires high school team
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Minnesota's Largest Candy Store does business own way
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Grandpa spends a decade making 10 violins for his grandkids
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Putting rivalry aside, loon pair adopts duckling
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Team that restored dying teen’s Pontiac Fiero marks 10th anniversary
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Hair stylist carries her red salon chair to the homeless
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Land of 10,000 Stories: 1960s high school hockey team still meets monthly with coach
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Sunken GoPro camera surfaces year later with a story
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Minnesota man attends 1500 high school grad parties
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Ditch Ducks become a Highway 65 phenomenon
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Wild grouse becomes therapy bird for grieving husband
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Minnesota sailor honored at D-Day 75th anniversary
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Denied trip to Disney World, teen takes family himself - baking cupcakes
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Woman gives kidney to firefighter who came to her rescue
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Land of 10,000 Stories: After dad's death, daughters start radio show to play his music
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4-year-old is best friends with the janitor who cleaned his hospital room
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Land of 10,000 Stories: Wife's life saved by medical device her husband helped design
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10-year-old auctioneer is star of stockyards
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Land of 10,000 Stories: MN high school robotics students build power wheelchair for 2-year-old
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