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Can your relationship survive a struggling economy? To answer this very question, Minnesota authors David Olson and Peter Larson surveyed 50,000 couples...and what they learned could keep your relationship on track.  For more information about their new book, The Couple Checkup, click here.

Mesothelioma Lean and Laugh Tour makes a stop in Bloomington. As a breast cancer survivor Christine Clifford Beckwith is trying to give back to the community and help raise awareness of this rare and deadly form of cancer.

If you want to go to this FREE event, click here to register.

HGTV's Cy Winship stopped by the show to talk about the fall's hot new color trend, purple!    This fall
expect to see purple  everywhere from the  runways in  hallway!  But if you want to jazz up your house and incorporate purple, be sure to do it the
right way. Cy gave us some tips on some purple color combinations to try that will bring out the brillance of the color.

Tip 1:  Match "Grape" with  charcoal along with silver and gold as accent colors.

Tip 2:  Match "Berry" with  t aupe and copper, with either  canary  yellow,  tangerine and  teal as accent
colors

Tip 3:  Match "Lilac" and "Lavender" with  chocolate.  Some fun accent colors for this combo are
soft pinks and creams.

Expect to see purple the next time you're out shopping for a new outfit or accessories as well.    Shades of purple will be seen in everything from
shirts to jewelry to shoes!    Purple is the color of royalty, which is probably the reason why Prince chose to sing about it back
in 1984. So when you want to feel like royalty yourself, be sure to go for the brighter, more vibrant
shades of this color. If you're feeling romantic, use some lights shades of purple, such as "Lilac"
and "Lavender."

To find some fun ways to accent your  home and wardrobe with purple, check out these sites:
Cy Winship
Baghaus
TrendHunter Magazine

She got her start working at a McDonald's!  Nightline co-anchor Cynthia McFadden stops by TCL to talk about her career as a lawyer, reporter, anchor, and her coverage of the RNC in St. Paul.

De'Anna the Hypno-Chick has been performing at the State Fair for 8 years. Trained as a clinical hypnotherapist, De'Anna believes in the healing and theraputic powers of hypnosis. She also had fun working with members of our State Fair audience.

For more information on the Hypno-Chick, click here.

Minnesota Bridger Zadina is an up-and-coming actor. Featured on the television show "October Road" and currently working as a "Movie Surfer" for the Disney Channel, Bridger is one to watch. He also enjoys attending the Renaissance Fair with his family, where they participate in theater as well as show llamas at the State Fair.

Rick Carlson from "Carlson's Lloveable Llamas" brought a few of his furry friends and the kids that take care of them onto the TCL patio for a demonstration on llama grooming.

Today's Ultimate State Fair Fan pick from Tiffany Smith is the "Share Your State Fair Story" exhibit at the J.V. Bailey House. The Minnesota State Fair Foundation, in partnership with the Minnesota State Historical Society, invites fair guests to share their state fair stories and memories.  To share your story, click here.

In their continuing efforts to provide community service, the 4-H organization debuted a special exhibit at the Fair this year to help consumers understand the upcoming digital television transition in February.  With an emphasis on education over technical discussions, this exhibit has answered many questions about what exactly will be happening, how it will affect viewers and what they can do to get ready for the transition.  For more information on the DTV conversion, click here.

The Cancurables Fair Bears have raised thousands of dollars over the last few years. The Cancurables Foundation was started by Kristin Geer shortly after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2005. Each year a contest is held to design an outstanding bear for that year, and the winning "angel" design was no exception.  For more information on Cancurables, click here.

Blue Ribbon Baker and State Fair celebrity Marjorie Johnson is truly an institution at the fair. With hundreds of blue ribbons to her name, a great cookbook, national TV apperances, and a warm and humorous outlook on life, Marjorie Johnson is a pleasure to have on TWIN CITIES LIVE and the State Fair was no exception.  From a date with John Hanson to a trip down memory lane, Marjorie had some great stories to tell.  For more information on Marjorie, click here.

Blue Ribbon Baker and State Fair celebrity Marjorie Johnson is truly an institution at the fair. With hundreds of blue ribbons to her name, a great cookbook, national TV apperances, and a warm and humorous outlook on life, Marjorie Johnson is a pleasure to have on TWIN CITIES LIVE and the State Fair was no exception.  From a date with John Hanson to a trip down memory lane, Marjorie had some great stories to tell.  For more information on Marjorie, click here.

5 Eyewitness News's very own Rusty Gatenby got a "behind the stage" look at the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair.

State Fair talent show competitor Stacy Vono has been singing and playing guitar her whole life. She's one of many Minnesota hopefuls competing in this year's talent competition, and stopped by our booth to show us her stuff.

Fire Prevention Day is dedicated to educating the public about fire safety. In it's tenth year, Fire Prevention Day always falls on the first Friday of the State Fair. Inver Grove firefighter and Fire Prevention Day founder Dan Benardy and his son stopped by to talk about fire safety, the RESCUEPAX program and put Rebekah to the test with a "gear donning" race.

2008's Princess Kay of the Milky Way Kristy Mussman challenged John to a butter-carving contest. See who won!

Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua is a year round non profit performing arts organization with a rich history. They stop by TCL to share their song "Old Minnesota" with our live audience.

A New book has just debuted just in time for the Minnesota State Fair. It's called State Fair, The Great Minnesota Get-Together.  A photo book that compiles thousands of images of the State Fair. Photographer Susan Lambert joins Lorna Landvik who created the foreward for this book. Miller tells us why she chose the photos to appear in her book.

Did you know that there's a radio station, right here in the Twin Cities, that's tailor-made just for women?  Take a peek behind the scenes at FM 107.  Click here for more information about the station. 

The BirdChick, Sharon Stiteler, of Minneapolis will be signing her new book, City Birds Country Birds on Saturday, August 23rd at Cardinal Corner in St. Paul from 10 a.m. to Noon.  Then at Cardinal Corner in Newport from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  To check out the BirdChick's website, click here!

The Minnesota Grocers Association has held the "Best Baggers" contest for over 20 years. Last year's champ stopped by to show John and Rebekah a thing or two about how to pack a mean bag of groceries.

Operation Backpack is sponsored by Volunteers of America. You can purchase a new backpack and fill it with school supplies for a deserving student. The event runs through August 25th, and there are many convenient drop-off locations, including Panera Bread restaurants around the area.  For more information about Operation Backpack, click here.

Help your kids stay focused at school and at home.  Let them do their homework standing up - designate a kitchen counter or the dining room table so they have freedom to move.  Keeping more oxygen in your muscles keep you awake and alert.  Abby Brown, a teacher for over 20 years, came up with the idea for the Alpha Better Desk, and approached Sunway to handle the design and manufacture of this innovative product. Click here for more information on the Alpha Better Desk.

Lancome Makeup Expert Alex Sanchez stopped by TCL to bring the glamorous looks of the runway to the "real way" for women who want to glam up their night out.  For a smoky eye, use liquid eyeliner.  Wipe off the excess with a tissue before you start.  Build a line of dots from the outside of the eye to the inside, aiming for your eyelashes.  For fresh cheeks, use a cream blush.  It gives the most natural and radiant look.  For lips, think pretty in pink!  Use a lip brush to give you the most control over the application, and apply gloss to the bottom lip.