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Dedicate a bench to someone who loves the Minnesota State Fair

August 22, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with 4 Comments randoMNess

Benches are fully tax-deductible and you are able to choose what section of the Fairgrounds your bench will go.

Meet Mike Marcotte

August 13, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with 64 Comments Don't Miss randoMNess

After losing both parents by age 25, Mike Marcotte was diagnosed with epilepsy. Although unsure when a seizure could happen, he doesn't stop.

The hidden gem foods Minnesota State Fair staff eat

August 13, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with 11 Comments Don't Miss randoMNess

The staff who plan the Minnesota State Fair know the 12-day event extremely well. So what foods do they eat during the Great Minnesota Get Together?

10 tips for planning a trip to the Minnesota State Fair

August 13, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with 4 Comments randoMNess

If you're looking to avoid the biggest crowds at the Minnesota State Fair, historically there are two days where you'll have better luck.

9 Minnesota State Fair foods every new attendee should eat

August 13, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with 9 Comments Best of MN Guides randoMNess

If it's your first time attending the Minnesota State Fair, start with this list of basic, classic foods.

2022 Minnesota Holiday Lights Display Guide

November 6, 2022

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment Best of MN Guides Don't Miss randoMNess

Browse through an extensive guide of holiday light displays around Minnesota and western Wisconsin, powered by Sam's Christmas Village and Light Tour.

Reviewing official (and unofficial) new foods at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair

July 30, 2022

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment Don't Miss randoMNess

The 2022 Minnesota State Fair, happening August 25 - September 5, features 38 official new foods. But if you look closely around the Fairgrounds, vendors will have other new items for sale.

10 foods worth eating at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair

July 30, 2022

by Give Me The Mike with 19 Comments Best of MN Guides randoMNess

An annual guide of the top foods you need to eat at the Great Minnesota Get Together.

Where Minnesotans can donate clothing and household goods

January 9, 2022

by Give Me The Mike with 20 Comments Don't Miss randoMNess Serve Our Society

Check out this roundup of nonprofits who are collecting your goods for a greater good.