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First light at the State Fair

First light at the State Fair

Long before the streets are buzzing with activity or the buildings are are filled with visitors, the Minnesota State Fair wakes up.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Day four: What are they judging?

Day four: What are they judging?

Judges here are looking for proper tattoos, good color and nice teeth. What are they judging?

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Slideshow: Close up at the Minnesota State Fair

Slideshow: Close up at the Minnesota State Fair

It's often the big things that get all the attention at the Minnesota State Fair. The big boar. The big slide. The biggest bucket of cookies. Instead we're taking a close-up look at some of the fair's smaller details.
by Nikki Tundel

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Day three: What are they judging?

Day three: What are they judging?

Judges in this entry are looking for a bouncy texture, a good taste and creativity. What are they judging?

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4-H at the State Fair

4-H at the State Fair

Over 2,700 4-H youth are competing in the 2010 Minnesota State Fair, showing everything from cattle to needlepoint.
by Nikki Tundel

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Dinner Party Download with Spike Jonze

Dinner Party Download with Spike Jonze

This week's Dinner Party Download features an interview with filmmaker Spike Jonze.
by Rico Gagliano and Brendan Newnam

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Inspectors keep a close eye on State Fair food

Inspectors keep a close eye on State Fair food

The national recall of more than a half billion eggs got us wondering about the safety of food at the 300 food stands at the Minnesota State Fair. Fair organizers say they have never had a foodborne illness outbreak, in part because of their strong relationship with the Minnesota Department of Health.
by Lorna Benson

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Day two: What are they judging?

Day two: What are they judging?

Judges look for fun, brights colors and good bindings. What are they judging?

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Exploring the world on his stomach

Exploring the world on his stomach

World traveller, culinary chef, and Minnesota resident Andrew Zimmern joins Midmorningo, fresh from his recent escapades for the fourth season of his Travel Channel show "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern." We'll hear about his wacky encounters with cuisine and his experiences with the vibrant cultures of our world.

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Researchers recruit kids at State Fair for genetic study

Researchers recruit kids at State Fair for genetic study

Hoping to benefit from the Minnesota State Fair's lure as a magnet for children and their parents, some researchers are betting the fair is a good location for their latest study on the genetics behind childrens' growth patterns.
by Lorna Benson

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