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Outsiders may not get the appeal, but these quirky Minnesota favorites are part of the state’s delicious tradition.
Everyone loves state fairs, but how much do you really know about them? These fun facts about state fairs might surprise you!
A bit of Minnesota died Saturday. A myth, a belief in ourselves, a belief about ourselves. We believed we were better than ...
It’s State Fair time again. As a nonnative Minnesotan, I have to agree that the Great Minnesota Get-Together really is the greatest. I love everything about it from the animals to the midway ...
While Wisconsin claims cheese curd fame, Minnesota’s deep-fried beer-battered version at the State Fair creates hour-long lines. Worth it? You betcha! Fighting through State Fair crowds for a Pronto ...
Learn about the Minnesota State Fair's scholarships for youth and skilled trades, promoting education and vocational training ...
The Minnesota State Fair's Amateur Talent Contest opens registration for aspiring performers, with auditions from July 21 to ...
The Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association, in conjunction with Minnesota 4-H and the 4-H Auction Committee, will award a ...
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Pronto Pup has decided to close its brick-and-mortar spot in Grand Rapids, citing a drop in sales. The eatery opened inside Franca’s Pizzeria, 1551 Wealthy St. SE, on May 8 ...
Auditions run July 21-27, at the Bandshell on the fairgrounds. Registration is available online at mnstatefair.org/competitions/amateur-talent-contests/. The deadline to register for auditions is 4 ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Pronto Pup Grand Rapids says it intends to open a storefront this spring. The Grand Rapids franchise currently has two food trucks — one red and one yellow, nicknamed ...