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2025 Minnesota State Fair: New Foods, Budget Tips, and Parking Insights
food-and-drink6 months ago

2025 Minnesota State Fair: New Foods, Budget Tips, and Parking Insights

The article reviews the new foods at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, highlighting the best, worst, and most middling options based on a detailed tasting and evaluation system, with favorites like the Green Apple Sucker Ice Cream and Union Hmong Kitchen's Shrimp & Pork Toast, and disappointments like the Uncrustaburger and Land of 10,000 Cakes sundae.

"Scorching Labor Day heat to cool down by midweek, with potential for more record highs"
weather2 years ago

"Scorching Labor Day heat to cool down by midweek, with potential for more record highs"

The heat wave continues in Minnesota, with temperatures reaching record highs on Sunday. The Twin Cities tied the record high temperature for September 3rd, reaching 97 degrees. Some areas in Minnesota experienced triple-digit temperatures. The heat advisory remains in effect for the Twin Cities metro area and southeastern Minnesota/western Wisconsin counties. However, temperatures are expected to cool down by Wednesday, with highs in the 60s and 70s. Rain chances increase on Tuesday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected. The Minnesota State Fair has a history of hot weather, with the highest temperature recorded at 104 degrees in 1931.

"Space Tower Shut Down for the Entire Minnesota State Fair Season"
entertainment2 years ago

"Space Tower Shut Down for the Entire Minnesota State Fair Season"

The Space Tower at the Minnesota State Fair will remain closed for the rest of the fair season due to a broken key piece of electronic equipment. The replacement part will not arrive in time. The tower, a historic and iconic structure, offers a brief ride to the top and back down, and is visible for miles. Reports suggest the issue may have started last weekend, and the Kantor family, who owns and operates the tower, has not responded to inquiries. The Space Tower was built in 1964 and is part of a series of gyro towers built around the world.

"From Menu Approval to Food Reviews: Inside the Minnesota State Fair's Culinary Delights"
food-and-events2 years ago

"From Menu Approval to Food Reviews: Inside the Minnesota State Fair's Culinary Delights"

The Minnesota State Fair has introduced 34 new food items and seven new vendors this year. With over 100 applications received, the fair carefully selects new items based on factors such as experience, booth presentation, and a balance of similar products. Nordic Waffles, celebrating five years at the fair, has added two new items to their menu. Tasti Whip, a new vendor, is serving Dole soft serve. The fair's website provides a complete list of the new foods and vendors.

"Ranking the Best New Food Items at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair"
food2 years ago

"Ranking the Best New Food Items at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair"

The new food items at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair have been ranked, with the Holey Hamloaf Breakfast Sandwich taking the top spot. Other highly rated items include Amish doughnuts, Kind of a Big Dill Pickle Lemonade, MinneCookieDough Pie, and Chicken Momo With Tomato Chutney. The Fried Green Tomato Sandwich, Basil Hummus With Spicy Walnut Topping, and Al Taco Baba received slightly lower ratings.