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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.

2021 Minnesota Holiday Lights Display Guide

November 17, 2021

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment Best of MN Guides randoMNess

Explore more than 140 holiday light shows in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, many which are free of charge.

Comparing Minnesota’s drive-thru holiday light shows

November 9, 2021

by Give Me The Mike with 11 Comments Best of MN Guides randoMNess

A guide of the drive-thru holiday light shows happening around Minnesota and Western Wisconsin in 2021.

A picture of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, including the Grandstand.

A Guide to the Minnesota State Fair Food Parade

October 1, 2020

by Give Me The Mike with 4 Comments randoMNess

My experience from the Minnesota State Fair Food Parades, held in August and October 2020.

GUIDE: All the ways you can celebrate the Minnesota State Fair in 2020

August 9, 2020

by Give Me The Mike with 5 Comments randoMNess

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.

Get ready now for the 2019 Minnesota State Fair

September 3, 2018

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment randoMNess

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 life year-round.

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Know where phone charging stations are at the Minnesota State Fair

August 24, 2018

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment randoMNess

With so many people at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds each day, your phone is bound to drain its battery fast. Know where you can recharge in a flash.

A review of new Minnesota State Fair foods for 2018

June 19, 2018

by Give Me The Mike with 5 Comments randoMNess

From Nordic Waffles to Pepperoni Chips, see what items made the Minnesota State Fair's new foods class of 2018.