The Minnesota State Fair, running now through September 4, is the greatest place on earth. Here's photographic evidence from this past Sunday.
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Enjoy 22 Wonderful Portraits of Minnesotans Thriving at the MN State Fair
At the Great Minnesota Get-Together, humanity shines as bright as the midday Midway sun.
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