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Fair Frenzy 2026: Hits, Misses, and Middling Moments in State Fair Eats
food22 hours ago

Fair Frenzy 2026: Hits, Misses, and Middling Moments in State Fair Eats

A witty, totals-style verdict on 36 official new foods and eight new vendors at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, using Scarf!, Shrug, and Skip to rank each item. Highlights include standout picks like Apple Fries from Minnesota's Original Apple Fries, the Peri-Peri Bowl from Afro Deli & Grill, and the Hmong Corndog from Union Hmong Kitchen, plus the When Pigs Fly sausage flight as top contenders; major misses include Sligo Slider Bites, the Dubai Whoopie Pie, and several overpriced or underwhelming offerings. The review notes long lines, bold flavors, gimmicks, and mixed success across fried, spicy, sweet and savory items, ending with a notorious Pickle Pie and offering a definitive guide to what’s worth chasing at the fair.

via Racket MN|
#food#food-review#fried-foods
Resistance in Color: Minnesota State Fair Art Responds to ICE Surge
culture1 day ago

Resistance in Color: Minnesota State Fair Art Responds to ICE Surge

The Minnesota State Fair’s crop art and fine arts exhibitions center on the winter ICE surge, with a record 594 crop‑art submissions and 343 fine‑arts entries reflecting Operation Metro Surge and resistance. Artists depict detentions, protests, and trauma, reimagining pieces like Guernica and Liberty Leading the People with protest imagery, stop-sign memes, and other political commentary to process current events and communal pain.

via MPR News|
#crop-art#culture#ice-surge
Minnesota State Fair Welcomes Record Crop Art Submissions Amid Crowds
local1 day ago

Minnesota State Fair Welcomes Record Crop Art Submissions Amid Crowds

A record 594 crop art pieces were submitted to the Minnesota State Fair this year, up from last year’s record 451, drawing long lines outside the Agriculture Horticulture Building on opening day. Entries cover topics from the federal immigration-enforcement surge to Minnesota Lynx players and the TV show Heated Rivalry, with the rule that all seeds must come from Minnesota-grown crops. Officials note upcoming seed bans (quinoa in 2027; mustard seed bans in the past) and say space limits hinder displaying all artworks, even jokingly inviting a $10 million donation for a larger crop art building.

via MPR News|
#agriculture#crop-art#exhibits
2025 Minnesota State Fair: New Foods, Budget Tips, and Parking Insights
food-and-drink1 year ago

2025 Minnesota State Fair: New Foods, Budget Tips, and Parking Insights

The article reviews the new foods at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, highlighting the best, worst, and most middling options based on a detailed tasting and evaluation system, with favorites like the Green Apple Sucker Ice Cream and Union Hmong Kitchen's Shrimp & Pork Toast, and disappointments like the Uncrustaburger and Land of 10,000 Cakes sundae.

via Racket MN|
#fair-foods#food-and-drink#minnesota-state-fair
"Scorching Labor Day heat to cool down by midweek, with potential for more record highs"
weather3 years ago

"Scorching Labor Day heat to cool down by midweek, with potential for more record highs"

The heat wave continues in Minnesota, with temperatures reaching record highs on Sunday. The Twin Cities tied the record high temperature for September 3rd, reaching 97 degrees. Some areas in Minnesota experienced triple-digit temperatures. The heat advisory remains in effect for the Twin Cities metro area and southeastern Minnesota/western Wisconsin counties. However, temperatures are expected to cool down by Wednesday, with highs in the 60s and 70s. Rain chances increase on Tuesday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected. The Minnesota State Fair has a history of hot weather, with the highest temperature recorded at 104 degrees in 1931.

via MPR News|
#heat-advisory#heat-wave#minnesota-state-fair