Tag: Minnesota State Fair
The Slide Everyone Remembers
The history and family behind a Minnesota State Fair favorite
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
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
The Golden Art of the Great Minnesota Get-Together
Behind the glass, a uniquely Minnesota masterpiece takes shape one scoop at a time
The Fair Starts Here
Minnesota State Fair CEO Renee Alexander weighs in on the traditions and magic that keep the Fair going strong
From Accidental Cookie Stand to State Fair Icon
Sweet Martha’s cofounder Martha Rossini reflects on nearly five decades of cookies, crowds, and State Fair tradition
Serving Up State Fair Tradition
Inside the nearly 130-year legacy of Hamline Church Dining Hall—and the volunteers keeping it alive










