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

Submitted by Chikage Windler
Friday, December 24th, 2010, 11:06pm
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!

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