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Learn to bake cookies with Sweet Martha, a Minnesota State Fair icon
No, she won't share the secret recipe, but she does have tips and tricks for making warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies.
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Our Minnesota State Fair food wish list for 2021
These goodies would fit right in at the Minnesota State Fair ... next year.
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Fact Frenzy: How well do you know your Minnesota movies and music?
Minnesota stars of the screen and stage abound in this round of Fact Frenzy, the world's greatest trivia game. Time to show us what you know!
Music
Watch: Lyle Lovett's virtual concert continues tradition of performing in Minnesota
He's played here nearly every year for two-decades-plus. But this year, we get him virtually.
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Watch Minnesota rock heroes the Jayhawks play a fun all-covers set
After releasing their 11th album to widespread praise, the band kicked back in their studio for a set of other people's tunes.
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Watch Congolese guitar player Siama and his American partner play infectious Afropop groove
The Congolese guitar player and his American partner make music for dancers and families alike.
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Welcome to the Star Tribune's State Fair
No Fair seemed no fair, so we built a virtual version
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Find these 10 Minnesota State Fair foods from vendors around the Twin Cities
Get your corn dogs and cheese curds in a parking lot.
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What happens on the Midway...
Its skeevy past included rigged games and whoopie shows.
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10 more classic Minnesota State Fair foods available around the Twin Cities
If you're missing your favorite fair foods, we've got a backup plan.
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Learn how to felt a special Minnesota State Fair souvenir
Missing your State Fair souvenirs? Make your own "Blue Ox, Blue Ribbon" keepsake with official Star Tribune felt ornamentalist, Jennifer Brooks.
Variety
Fact Frenzy: How well do you know your Minnesota sports?
This round of Fact Frenzy, we challenge how well you know your Minnesota sports teams. Bring your A game, champ.
Music
From 'Colbert' to Madison Square Garden, guitar star Cory Wong plays it big
But while fiery fretwork has raised his national profile, the hyperprolific Twin Cities musician has nurtured a quieter, acoustic side.
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10 classic Minnesota State Fair foods and where to find them
If you're missing your favorite fair foods, we've got a backup plan for you to consider.
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Little noticed areas at the Fair reveal its history
Mustering militias and Sousa marches are just a sliver of what these grounds have seen.
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Coverage of the annual Minnesota State Fair. including food reviews, grandstand concert performances, full daily schedules, live video and a fairground map.