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Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion
A massive explosion at the port Tuesday rippled across the Lebanese capital, killing at least 100 people, wounding thousands and leaving entire city blocks blanketed with glass and rubble.
Minnesota Orchestra plays in Peavey Plaza
Minnesota Orchestra presented their first concert since March 13 in Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. These thank you concerts will run every Tuesday through Sunday for the entire month of August. Tickets are free and must be applied for via a lottery at MinnesotaOrchestra.org. All performances feature chamber groups of instrumentalists ranging in size from two to seven musicians with safety measures in place including mandatory masks, spaced seating, timed exits and pre-concert health screenings for all.
St. Paul Saints (finally) return home
The St. Paul Saints held their delayed Home Opener evening, August 4, 2020 against the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks at CHS Field in St. Paul.
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