The Minnesota State Fair, running now through September 4, is the greatest place on earth. Here's photographic evidence from this past Sunday.






















At the Great Minnesota Get-Together, humanity shines as bright as the midday Midway sun.
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Plus Jennifer Carnahan's deathless political ambitions, Hippo Pockets plans brick 'n' mortar, and RIP to a scene photog in today's Flyover news roundup.
Racket contributor Patrick Strait catalogs the world-famous comedy club's 'up-and-comers and comebacks.'
Get your chubby noodles and rice bowls, all day long.
Plus a gay market, the Twins' season opener, and a chance to hype up your friend via a PowerPoint presentation.
Plus protests on Lake Street, RIP Dangerous Man, and wanna be the Gophs hoops coach in today's Flyover news roundup.