You gotta stay caffeinated if you want to spend a full day at the Minnesota State Fair. I was on KSTP-TV with two new choices for coffee.
The Maple Cream Nitro Cold Press is available at the Farmers Union Coffee Shop.… Read the rest
Not many food vendors on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds take credit cards. To help, I was on KSTP-TV with two free phone apps that’ll help you pay friends back.
Splitwise and Cash apps are both free downloads.… Read the rest
I was on KSTP-TV with an insider tip on tackling the Minnesota State Fair.
There are three brochures worth asking for at the information booth to help you navigate the Great Minnesota Get Together. Watch the video to find out the ones I recommend!… Read the rest
I was on 5 Eyewitness News morning with a preview of what you’ll see today only (August 26) at the Minnesota State Fair.… Read the rest
Check out History On-A-Schtick, a daily, 30 minute show that teaches you about important figures in Minnesota’s history. But this isn’t a lecture. And State Fair officials say it’s highly underrated.
Plus, learn about an app that’ll help you find the closest pronto pup when you’re on the Fairgrounds.… Read the rest
This article was first published in 2017. For updated information, check out this article.
Make sure to plan ahead for how you’ll get to the Minnesota State Fair. I was on KSTP’s Twin Cities Live with advice.
- There are over 30 free park and ride lots are near the Fairgrounds.
UPDATED 9/3/17
The Minnesota State Fair is serving up 31 new foods in 2017*. Keep checking back to get my thoughts on what’s worth trying…and what isn’t deserving of your cash.
* = so the Fair says there are 31 new foods, but it won’t take much walking around to see there are plenty more.… Read the rest
Today, August 7, was the first day in the Minnesota State Fair’s “lockdown.” Guards are positioned at entrances as vendors really gear up to get their booths ready for the expected 1.9 million people expected attend the 2017 Great Minnesota Get Together, which starts Thursday, August 24.… Read the rest
Need a couple aspirin after a Midway ride or did the deep-fried candy bar give you some heartburn? There’s a place on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds that can help.
Welcome to Steichen’s Grocery Store and Deli. It’s really hidden. If you’re at the All You Can Drink Milk booth, head north toward the Grandstand and turn left before you hit Cafe Caribe.… Read the rest