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Every election year, the Minnesota State Fair turns into a political proving ground as candidates jockey for attention, schmooze with voters and work to avoid an embarrassing moment that will live beyond the Labor Day conclusion.

MPR News decided to turn the politics cliches into a game of bingo. Follow along as two members of the MPR News politics team race to fill out their cards. 

And download your own bingo card to chase political glory!

Politics Bingo makes a game out of State Fair campaign stops

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Turn your State Fair visit into a hunt for politics bingo. 

Two people stand outside of the MPR State Fair boot.

Candidates, voters, merch: Politics bingo ingredients are everywhere at Minnesota State Fair

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