Upcoming highlights from the Star Tribune Stage at Minnesota State Fair

Last year, the Star Tribune debuted its new stage at the Minnesota State Fair. We hosted plenty of guest talks and events at the mini open-air amphitheater, which is adjacent to the remolded Star Tribune building. There's even bench seating for fairgoers.

We're back this year with a new lineup. Here is the current calendar (subject to change).

MONDAY, Aug. 27

Trivia Mafia: Trivia pulled from the Star Tribune headlines. 12:30 p.m.

Jerry Zgoda: With Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau. 2 p.m.

Lip Balm Revue with James Lileks: Games, special guests and lip balm giveaways with the columnist. 3 p.m.

TUESDAY, Aug. 28

Lee Schafer: With Neel Kashkari, president of Federal Reserve Bank Ninth District: 11 a.m.

Trivia Mafia: Trivia pulled from the Star Tribune headlines. 1 p.m.

Lip Balm Revue with James Lileks: Games, special guests and lip balm giveaways with the columnist. 3 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29

Pat Lopez: With Dean Phillips, DFL candidate for Third Congressional District. 11 a.m.

Pat Lopez: With Karin Housley, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate. 2 p.m.

Lip Balm Revue with James Lileks: Games, special guests and lip balm giveaways with the columnist. 3 p.m.

Marcus Fuller: With Gophers men's basketball captain Jordan Murphy. 4 p.m.

THURSDAY, Aug. 30

Trivia Mafia: Trivia pulled from the Star Tribune headlines. 11 a.m.

FRIDAY, AUG 31

Trivia Mafia: Trivia pulled from the Star Tribune headlines. 1 p.m.

Pat Lopez with U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, DFL, 12 p.m.

Lip Balm Revue with James Lileks: Games, special guests and lip balm giveaways with the columnist. 3 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 1

Pat Lopez with Angie Craig, DFL candidate for Second Congressional District. 1p.m.

Lip Balm Revue with James Lileks: Games, special guests and lip balm giveaways with the columnist. 3 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 2

Trivia Mafia: Trivia pulled from the Star Tribune headlines. 11 a.m.

Lip Balm Revue with James Lileks: Games, special guests and lip balm giveaways with the columnist. 3 p.m.

Paul Douglas: The meteorologist talks weather with Dan Luna from the National Weather Service. 1 p.m.