Jason DeRusha
Jason DeRusha is Minnesota Monthly's Food Editor. He was a James Beard Foundation Award finalist for his TV work covering food and is also a WCCO Radio host. Follow him on Instagram, @DeRushaJ, and Twitter, @DeRushaEats. Sign up for Jason's weekly newsletter, The DeRusha Download.
The Weirdest Bites at the Fair
Jason DeRusha looks back at 10 of the weirdest, wildest, and occasionally regrettable foods he’s tasted at the Minnesota State Fair
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Pizza in Minnesota
A highly snackable guide to Minnesota’s best pizza, from old-school tavern pies and New York-style slices to Detroit-style, Neapolitan, and more
Jason’s Review: The Best New Food at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
Blue and red ribbons and the things ”NOT FOR ME,” plus 20+ new foods and counting!
Jason’s Top Minnesota State Fair Food Classics
19 foods that our food editor seeks out year after year at the State Fair
Robb Jones Comes Full Circle at the New Saffron
The acclaimed Minneapolis bartender returns to the restaurant that shaped his career—this time as a partner
Eat Your Way Through the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
Our walking tour maps out the new Fair foods worth seeking out, from the West End to the North End
Sticker Shock or Fair Shake?
Jason DeRusha breaks down Bill’s Bait Shop’s prices—and what “affordable” dining really means in 2026
Reflections on Sue Zelickson
Former Minnesota Monthly columnist, food radio host, James Beard Award winner, dies at 91
Diane’s Place Doubles In Size, Opens Walk-In Cafe Counter
Diane's Place expansion includes two private dining rooms, plus soft-serve ice cream
NEW 2026 Minnesota State Fair Foods: THE LIST RANKED!
Every year, our Food Editor Jason DeRusha puts the new food announcement into a ranked list, based on vibes
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