Recent content from Catherine Preus
Structures at the Minnesota State Fair built to last, but also to change
If these walls could talk, you'd hear a lot of interesting stories, of course, but the State Fair's historic structures continue to shelter young leaders, echo with the favorite songs of every era, and showcase regular Minnesotans doing their best work.
Group aims to help Minnesota spouses worn out by caregiving
A national nonprofit provides a place for spousal caregivers to connect.
What the 12 candidates said about key issues in last night's debate
With a dozen participants, the debate was the largest in modern history.
Crowds are huge part of the State Fair. See how they've grown over the years.
The state's largest gathering got rolling just after we became a state and has changed with the times. In 2019, will fair magic again conspire to haul in the population of several Minnesota cities each day?
Lily the therapy pony retires to the Stall of Fame
After 12 years of working with kids with disabilities, Lily, now 20, has retired at Hold Your Horses, a nonprofit in the west metro area dedicated to equine-assisted therapy.
Obama returns to Kenya for first time since presidency
Despite not being born here, Barack Obama is as close as Kenya has to a favorite son. He is far more popular than the country's politicians. "He is our son," said a Kenyan professor.
Last day of the fair, and it's a doozy
There were 242,759 people at the fair Sunday and the count Monday meant attendance was on track to break the record.
Como Conservatory festival celebrates ancient Japanese tradition
The Como Park Conservatory came alive with Japanese culture Sunday at its Obon Festival.
The red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art benefit gala
From camo (Madonna) to flower petals (Rihanna), outrageous looks are de rigeur at the annual agala.
Moose rescued from northern Minnesota lake
A young female moose was crossing Hungry Jack Lake, located midway up the Gunflint Trail about 20 minutes from Grand Marais, Minn. when she suddenly fell through the ice on April 10, 2017.