Fried food on a stick? It's fair time.

State fair crowd
A crowd of people before the gates of the Minnesota State Fair.
MPR Photo/Ochen Kaylan

Over the next 12 days, 1.6 million people are expected to meander and munch their way through the Minnesota State Fair. Whether they're looking for mini-donuts, cheese curds, or the latest fried food on a stick, they'll find it at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Dennis Larson, the food and concessions manager at the fair, about this year's offerings.

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