13 must-try Minnesota State Fair delicacies
Set aside the Pronto Pups and mini doughnuts. Here are 13 lesser-known treats recommended by critic Rick Nelson.
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53 new foods at the Minnesota State Fair, ranked from best to worst
The Minnesota State Fair's 2019 new foods roster includes the perennial mix of attention-seekers, potential gut bombs and trend-observant hopefuls.
Open wide: We try all the new State Fair foods — and tell all
Our Rick Nelson is in for a marathon day at the State Fair, sampling every new food offered for 2019. Let out your belt and follow along.
What beer goes best with cheese curds? The best State Fair food pairings
When it comes to food and drink at the State Fair, it's a great Minnesota pair-together.
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3 things our restaurant critic can't wait to eat at the Minnesota State Fair
Rick Nelson is here to answer any and all dining-related questions. Send your queries to rick.nelson@startribune.com.
53 new beers, ciders, hard seltzers, wines announced for Minnesota State Fair
Those include the "Berry Manilow" and the "Kirby Pucker." Get it?
Ranking every new Minnesota State Fair food from best to worst
It was a banner year for new food at the fair, and our restaurant critic tried every single new offering.
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Minnesota State Fair
Coverage of the annual Minnesota State Fair. including food reviews, grandstand concert performances, full daily schedules, live video and a fairground map.
