Stocked up on free Minnesota State Fair stuff? Ready to spend a dollar or two? The following picks are hot commodities, too — but you'll have to dig into your coin purse for them. (For more information and locations, check out the Deals, Drawings and Giveaways guide at State Fair information booths.)
All you can drink milk, $1.
Perfect with that bucket of Sweet Martha's cookies.
Location: North side of Judson between Clough Av. and Nelson St.
Mini lawn ornaments, $1.
Pretty up your yard with these tchotchkes.
Location: Rock Gardens, P-28 east side of Nelson St., between Judson and Carnes Avs.
Simonson's Earrings, $1.
Who says the State Fair and glam don't go together?
Location: Heritage Square, inside the exhibition building.
Peacock feathers, $1
A colorful addition to home decor.
Location: India Imports, U-30 International Bazaar, south side.
Braided rug pet toys, $1.
Take home something for your cat or dog.
Location: The Rug Shop, L-31 Warner Coliseum, north side.
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