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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.

9:31 AM CDT on August 29, 2023

Mike Madison
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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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BUMP OPERA

BUMP OPERA is freelance photographer and award-winning photojournalist from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Today's stories are presented by Rain Taxi's Twin Cities Book Festival:

Rain Taxi’s 26th Annual Twin Cities Book Festival

Rain Taxi’s 26th annual Twin Cities Book Festival takes place this Saturday, November 7, at Union Depot from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The TCBF features a vibrant all-day book fair with over 150 publishers, literary organizations, book dealers, authors, and more! Author events for all ages take place throughout the day, including readings, activities, and opportunities to meet and chat with dozens of Minnesota authors. Experience the energy of the Minnesota literary scene under one roof and get inspired! This event is FREE and open to the public!

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