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An upcoming documentary looks to showcase the State Fair in a new light. Simply called "The Fair Documentary," it goes behind-the-scenes of fair favorites and highlights corners of the fair you may have never seen before.  

Director and producer Alec Fischer joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the film, which is currently in production. 

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A documentary currently in production aims to take viewers behind-the-scenes of crowd favorites at the Minnesota State Fair and highlights corners you may have never seen before.  

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