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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.

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.

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.

Go all out for Halloween? Submit your display here

September 6, 2022

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment randoMNess

Do you or your neighbors go all out with Halloween decorations? Submit your display to be part of a Minnesota guide!

What you need to do to your phone before going to the Minnesota State Fair

July 31, 2022

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment randoMNess

There's one thing you must download to your phone before heading out to the Minnesota State Fair.

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.