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The Minnesota State Fair has announced 36 new foods and nine debut vendors for 2026, highlighting inventive items like Pickle Pie and Dill with it, Cookie!, plus vegetarian/vegan options and a diverse lineup from nine new vendors such as dodopop, Iemochi Japanese Confections, Jive Turkey BBQ, and Midtown Global Market’s El Taco Torro.
Downtown Pittsburgh welcomes the NFL draft, fueling city pride and economic energy, even as schools shutter classrooms and shift to virtual learning for the week to accommodate the marquee event, illustrating how a sports spectacle can ripple into daily life as families adjust routines around remote study.
Watertown officials and first responders successfully managed the "Total Eclipse of the Park" event in Thompson Park, ensuring public safety with a turnout of around 6,000 eclipse enthusiasts. Despite lower-than-expected attendance during the total solar eclipse, the event was deemed a total success, with minimal incidents and no major traffic issues in the city. Emergency services were on standby, and although a few ambulances experienced delays due to heavy traffic, overall, the event went smoothly with lower call volumes than usual.
Despite the cold weather, the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade was deemed a success. Lenny Jacobson, a Paper City native and top award winner, searched for his old Holyoke Catholic High jacket before marching in the parade. He previously marched in the parade as a member of his high school's basketball team in 1990-1991.