The Minnesota State Fair, running now through Monday, is the greatest place on earth. Here's photographic evidence.
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Enjoy 43 Lovely Portraits of Minnesotans Thriving at the 2026 MN State Fair
At the Great Minnesota Get-Together, humanity shines as bright as the midday Midway sun.
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