Posted on August 9, 2020
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The 2020 Minnesota State Fair may be canceled, but State Fair officials and business owners are coming up ways you can get your fix of the Great Minnesota Get Together.
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Posted on July 14, 2020
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I stopped by the Fairgrounds to purchase two sleeves of cups, and the process is extremely easy. There was no line when I visited, although there was a steady flow of customers.
Posted on August 24, 2019
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So there are hundreds of foods to taste at the Minnesota State Fair. And if you’re only heading out to the Great Minnesota Get Together one day, your stomach — and your wallet — can only handle so much. The official new Fair foods… Continue Reading “The hidden gem foods Minnesota State Fair staff eat”
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The Minnesota State Fair is the Great Minnesota Get Together, but how do you get two million people to the Fairgrounds? Unless you arrive when gates open or have handicap parking access, I really do not recommend parking on the Fairgrounds. Traffic near the… Continue Reading “The best way to get to the Minnesota State Fair”
Posted on August 19, 2019
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This article contains affiliate links. Give Me The Mike received compensation for sharing some of the websites below. When you look at gross sales per day, you could say the Minnesota State Fair is the biggest restaurant in the world. In 2017, they brought… Continue Reading “10 tips for planning a trip to the Minnesota State Fair”
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Posted on September 3, 2018
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The 2018 Minnesota State Fair is done and if you’re in withdrawal like me, there are some ways to gear up for the 2019 Great Minnesota Get Together. I was on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live with ways to keep the State Fair in your… Continue Reading “Get ready now for the 2019 Minnesota State Fair”
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I was on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live to share details about where you can charge your cell phone while at the Minnesota State Fair. I also let you know where the best spots are for taking a photo while you’re here. A list of… Continue Reading “Know where new phone charging stations are at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair”
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In addition to the 27 “official” new foods making their debut at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair, (see the full list and my reviews here) there are 27 new beverages you will find around the Fairgrounds. Related: click here to find the cheapest beer… Continue Reading “The 27 new craft beers and beverages at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair”
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Posted on June 19, 2018
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Get ready for deep-fried cauliflower and deep-fried pepperoni chips.
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Posted on September 3, 2017
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Read my review of foods making their debut at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair by clicking here. A full guide to exploring the Great Minnesota Get Together is also on my website. And if you agree or want to make a case for a… Continue Reading “The top 10 Minnesota State Fair foods going into 2018”
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