Give Me The Mike
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Tag: Minnesota State Fair
You Betcha: Brush up on your Minnesota slang
As you’ll see in the movies Fargo and Drop Dead Gorgeous, Minnesotans are known for elongating the letters a and o in speech (boooat, baaag). But if you want to sound more like a native, use these terms.
What you should know before visiting St. Paul
Give Me The Mike received promotional consideration from Visit Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota may be the smaller twin of the Twin Cities, but it has a whole lot of charm and plenty to do. Here’s some advice for planning a trip to Minnesota’s…
The most underrated foods at the Minnesota State Fair
You hear about new Minnesota State Fair foods and classic Fair fare, but what is a bit off the beaten path and worth the cash? I asked Twin Cities Live Facebook fans for their suggestions and presented the top picks on KSTP-TV. Australian Potatoes…
Other ways to get to the Minnesota State Fair besides a free Park and Ride lot or parking there
Parking at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is a headache. Don’t do it. And in 2019, Metro Transit’s free Park and Ride shuttle lots have filled up quickly, some days before 11 am. So how the heck do you get to the Great Minnesota Get…
The cheapest beer, pop and water at the Minnesota State Fair
Don’t overspend on beer, pop and water at the Minnesota State Fair! I was on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live with the insider advice on who has the best deals. Beer Midway Mens Club Underwood Street behind Visitor’s Plaza and across from the Butterfly House…
Go on a private tour of the Minnesota State Fair’s Creative Activities Building
Every year, 6,000 entries make their way into the Creative Activities Building at the Minnesota State Fair. From wheat bread making to garments, the division covers a lot of work done by Minnesotans. Creative Activities Superintendent Curt Pederson has been involved with the State…
Dedicate a bench to someone who loves the Minnesota State Fair
Multiple people on my Facebook page asked me about the memorial benches you see around the Minnesota State Fair: how many are there, who gets one, and do you get to choose where they go. I asked Fair officials how the program works. For…
What you need to do to your phone before going to the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair’s phone app is the must-have before you head out to the Great Minnesota Get Together. I was on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live to explain what you will find on it. The State Fair’s phone app is free to download for…
Here’s a tailored brochure for the day you’re planning to go to the Minnesota State Fair
When I stopped by a Minnesota State Fair Information Booth, I asked the worker what was the number one question she gets. Her answer: what is going on today. Well, the State Fair has a brochure for that. Entertainment on the Fairgrounds changes daily….
The can’t-miss building at the Minnesota State Fair
It doesn’t sound super fun, but there’s a lot happening inside the Agriculture Horticulture Building at the Minnesota State Fair. I appeared on KSTP’s Twin Cities Live to share some of my highlights. If you miss out on the First Kiss Apple, it’s still…