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State Fair's "Kickoff to Summer" begins

Hungry and thirsty fairgoers returned to the State Fairgrounds Thursday to indulge in some tasty treats for the first time since COVID-19 wiped out last summer's festival. The "Kickoff to Summer" event continues through Memorial Day.

By Renée Jones Schneider

May 28, 2021 at 12:58AM
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Renée Jones Schneider has been a multimedia photographer at the Minnesota Star Tribune since 2003.

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Patrick Reusse Turkey of the Year past winners, from 1978 to today

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The "winners" have all been Turkeys, no matter the honor's name.

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