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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.

The most underrated foods at the Minnesota State Fair

August 22, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with 5 Comments Best of MN Guides randoMNess

You hear about the new Minnesota State Fair foods along with the classics, but what foods are the most underrated? Here are five you can't miss.

10 best foods to start the 2023 Minnesota State Fair

August 13, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with One Comment Best of MN Guides randoMNess

This list does not include the traditional foods like the Pronto Pup, cheese curds, or Sweet Martha's cookies. However, they probably wouldn't make this list.

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.

Win a private s’mores cabin and tickets to Sam’s Christmas Village!

November 24, 2022

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment randoMNess

Win 8 tickets to Sam's Christmas Village and Light Tour, plus a private s'mores cabin!

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.