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
Minnesota State Fair
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
Sometimes you just want a nice cold Coca-Cola to wash down the cheese curds you’ve inhaled at the Minnesota State Fair. Before you head out the Great Minnesota Get Together, plan ahead so you can get a deal on pop (or soda, whatever you want to call it).… Read the rest
In 2016, I appeared on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live at the Minnesota State Fair to share the scoop on how to stay cool and hydrated at the Great Minnesota Get Together without spending all of your cash!
Note: the information in this story was accurate for the 2016 Minnesota State Fair. Prices… Read the rest
Go beyond pronto pups and cookies. The pretzel you need to seek out at the Minnesota State Fair.
