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