General Interest
Earn an MBA in One Year at Western Governors University
Western Governors University's unique learning model allows students to finish their MBA in only 12 months, while equipping them with the skills needed to advance their careers. Read more
Jan 28, 2022
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Our Most-Read Stories of 2021
Here are our most popular articles published over the past year. Thanks for reading! Read more
Dec 31, 2021
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A Voting Guide for Minneapolis and St. Paul
Residents of Minneapolis and St. Paul will head to the polls to vote on a slew of candidates and questions this election season. Here's a breakdown of some ballot FAQs. Read more
Oct 21, 2021
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It's MEA Weekend. Here's What to Do This Week
School's out, and one of the busiest fall weeks in MN is back. Here's what we recommend you get done with those extra, precious days off. Read more
Oct 20, 2021
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A List of Places Requiring Vaccinations or Negative Tests
From venues to universities, where you need vaccine evidence (or a recent negative COVID test). Read more
Aug 16, 2021
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Why Minnesotans Love the State Fair
Minnesota's favorite 12 days are returning—and we've missed them terribly. From the giant yellow slide to the wacky beer, llama fashion shows to all-you-can-drink milk, this is our love letter to the State Fair. Welcome back! Read more
Aug 15, 2021
The Midway Rides Worth Your Dollar
One place you can find respite from grazing at the State Fair is on the Midway’s stomach-wrenching rides. And when you do, here’s a breakdown of which ones are most worth your dollar from a dad and daughter who rode almost all of them in one day. Read more
Aug 15, 2021
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How Judging the State Fair's Creative Activities Works
Inside the department responsible for judging more than 6,000 items across over 550 categories at the State Fair. Read more
Aug 15, 2021
Inside the State Fair’s Only Full-Service Restaurant: The Peg
Despite the on-a-stick ease of most eats, one full-service resto insists on bucking the trend. Read more
Aug 15, 2021
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Meet the State Fair's Food Czar
Nikki Hines talks about a year of State Fair pivots. Read more
Aug 15, 2021
From Across Minnesota, Teens Come to Work at the State Fair
The State Fair is a place where we can all get along, and nowhere is that more evident than in these conversations we had with teens who come from far away and from right next door to work at the State Fair every year. Read more
Aug 15, 2021
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The Psychology of Playing State Fair Games
Flashy lights, gigantic teddy bears—and poor cognitive reasoning. What really is going on in your brain at the Mighty Midway? Read more
Aug 15, 2021
