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Day eight: What are they judging?

Day eight: What are they judging?

Judges here are looking for taste, texture and a peppery aroma. What are they judging?

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Sheep in sheep's clothing

Sheep in sheep's clothing

It's not often you see models trying to devour their outfits on the runway. But that's just the kind of thing that can happen at the Minnesota State Fair's 4-H Lamb Lead Show. Reporter Nikki Tundel checks out a livestock competition where farm animals and fashion collide.
by Nikki Tundel

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What the not-so-great ate at the State Fair

What the not-so-great ate at the State Fair

From jalapeno poppers that make you sweat to a four-star peach parfait, food critic Rick Nelson has ferreted out the newest food finds of the Minnesota State Fair.

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Eating like the icons

Eating like the icons

A new book take us through history, stringing together the great food obsessions and repulsions of great thinkers, leaders, and artists. Midmorning finds out what foods fueled famous minds.

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Muslims take to Minn. State Fair to repair image

Muslims take to Minn. State Fair to repair image

Muslims are hoping to increase understanding of their religion at the State Fair this year by handing out small cards that read "Islam Explained," with background on the religion whose adherents fear is being misunderstood by too many Americans.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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Day seven: What are they judging?

Day seven: What are they judging?

Judges here are looking for a good crest, proper coloration and cleanliness. What are they judging?

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Judging at the Minnesota State Fair

Judging at the Minnesota State Fair

Thousands of items are judged each year at the Minnesota State Fair by a wide array of experts. Photographer Nikki Tundel documented several of those competitions this year for All Things Considered.
by Nikki Tundel

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