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    9 Thoughts That Go Through Your Mind At The Minnesota State Fair

    There are state fairs and then there’s the Minnesota State Fair – the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” when millions of people flock to the Twin Cities each year to be entertained, show off the best in livestock, arts, and cooking, and devour copious amounts of food – often served on a stick! In preparation for this year’s state fair, here are 9 thoughts that go through every state fair-goer’s mind:

    1. When the Minnesota State Fair has finally arrived…

    2. On the way to the State Fair…

    3. Upon laying eyes on the life-size butter sculpture…

    4. While watching the live broadcast of Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion...

    5. Bacon-wrapped turkey legs? Beer gelato? Anything deep-fried on a stick?

    6. After taking that first, delicious bite…

    7. Two hours later...

    8. And when you finally make it home...

    9. And the best part about the State Fair? Volunteering with Gov. Dayton!