After she graduates from South Dakota State University, Thorson plans to return to her family’s dairy farm as the sixth generation to operate it.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
The Anoka native holds five world records, including largest and heaviest jack-o’-lantern, as well as North American records for pre-carved pumpkins.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
At the Minnesota State Fair, which runs August 21 through Labor Day, you’ll find several well-known vendors that have ties to Sunrise Banks.| Sunrise Banks
The fireworks weren’t the only sparks flying at the Minnesota State Fair.| Perham Focus
One of the best parts about going to State Fairs is trying unique foods. The Minnesota State Fair kicks off tomorrow, and if you visit…| Foodbeast
Opening day attendance was close to a record, and the weather is expected to be ideal| Cloquet Pine Journal
Opening day attendance was close to a record, and the weather is expected to be ideal| Alexandria Echo Press
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Malorie Thorson, a 20-year-old college student from Waverly, Minnesota, was crowned in an evening ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 20. April Klaphake of Stearns County, was selected as a runner-up.| Perham Focus
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Biking to the Great Minnesota Get-Together can be cheaper, quicker and less stressful than driving — if you can find the right route.| Streets.mn
Admission prices are going up and names are changing, but as always, there’ll be a lot new to explore at this year’s State Fair.| Alexandria Echo Press
Some vendors may be delayed further, officials report| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The record-breaking fundraising by the DFL comes as Walz has appeared in 19 different cities across a dozen states since Aug. 6.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Hundreds of dairy cattle are on display during the 12 days of the Minnesota State Fair. Nearly every move they make is seen by thousands of people who likely have no background with farm animals.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Maureen Sorensen combines different kinds of decorated seeds to create art representing various motifs of Minnesota, like the Boundary Waters and Babe the Blue Ox| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Rachel Visser, a Hutchinson native and a sophomore at the University of Minnesota, was honored during an evening ceremony Aug. 21 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.| Agweek
Rachel Visser, a Hutchinson native and a sophomore at the University of Minnesota, was honored during an evening ceremony Aug. 21 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Peters Hot Dogs have been sold by the same family since 1939. Members of the most recent three generations of the Peters family now live together in Normanna Township.| Duluth News Tribune
Wegner's Tree Farm, in Blackberry Township, produced championship trees 20 years ago. After taking many years off, they're ready to give it another go.| Duluth News Tribune
For the third year, the people behind the beloved North Shore eatery are serving seafood specialties at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. They hope to serve 1,000 helpings a day.| Duluth News Tribune