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The Hash Browns At This Minnesota Diner Are So Good, You’ll Want To Keep Them A Secret
Strolling down Grand Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota, you’ll notice a cozy, unassuming spot that looks like it was frozen in a time when life was simpler. The Uptowner Cafe on Grand is that kind of place. With its classic diner charm and down-to-earth ambiance, it’s the kind of...
Downtown bar opens without the booze
A new venue that aims to have the same atmosphere as a friendly neighborhood bar – but without the alcohol – opened recently at 24 7th St. W., in the Hamm building. Lucille’s Bottle Shop and Tasting Room offers non-alcoholic beers, wines, spirits and mocktails and events such as mixology, and wine and cheese nights. The space can also be rented for private events.
Smokey Bear celebrates 80th birthday; here's how he became a forest-fire-fighting icon
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — For generations, the image of a black bear in blue jeans and a ranger hat has reminded children of who could prevent forest fires. Earlier this month, that image turned 80 years old and celebrated with adoring fans at the Minnesota State Fair. The humble...
Zebra mussels confirmed in Big Carnelian Lake in Washington County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Big Carnelian Lake, near Stillwater in Washington County. The DNR received a report of a zebra mussel attached to riprap on the Big Carnelian Lake shoreline. The DNR, along with staff from the Washington Conservation District and Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District, searched Big Carnelian Lake for adult zebra mussels. Adult zebra mussels were observed at all sites searched and zebra mussel larvae, called veligers, were detected in water samples.
Get to know the new star of the State Dair: Deep-fried ranch
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — The Minnesota State Fair is a well-known destination for deep-fried deliciousness, but the team from Lulu's Public House may have one of the most unique items yet. Deep-Fried Ranch is described as "a creamy mixture of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, seasonings, buttermilk and cream cheese,...
Indigenous 'water walk' to travel the St. Croix River in September
On Sept. 1-5, Ojibwe spiritual leader Sharon Day will lead a Nibi Walk along the St. Croix River, which starts in Gordon, Wisc. (northwest of Hayward) and runs about 170 miles to its confluence with the Mississippi River near Prescott, Wisc. A year ago, Day, who serves as executive director...
Minnesota artist Adam Turman brings bold style back to the Grandstand
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A unique Minnesota artist is back at the Minnesota State Fair. Adam Turman, known for his bold, colorful murals around the Midwest, has a newly expanded 2,000-square-foot space in the upper level of the Grandstand, where fairgoers can check out his commemorative State Fair artwork for 2024.
Deep fried ranch? New food option at the fair already a hit
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — With the return of the Minnesota State Fair, many of our favorite classics are back. From Pronto Pups to deep-fried Oreos, there's plenty of old favorites to try – and plenty of new ones as well. "It's new, it's something different," Cindy Tamraz said.
The Blue Barn celebrates 10 years at the Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — One of the most recognizable buildings at the Minnesota State Fair is marking a milestone anniversary in 2024. The Blue Barn, owned and operated by the Blue Plate Restaurant Company, is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the fair. The Blue Barn is best known for its mantra to serve "breakfast to beer all day."
Rejected! Or art that didn’t make the State Fair
Of the thousands of artworks submitted to the State Fair’s juried Fine Arts Competition, only 300 or so are picked to go on view. Enter the Burl Community Art Gallery (formerly the Argyle Zebra Gallery) of Lowertown, St. Paul. For the past few years, the gallery has hosted “Rejected,” a show in the spirit of the famed “Salon des Refusés” of 1863 in Paris, which showed the artworks that were rejected by the government-sponsored exhibition “Paris Salon,” one of the largest art shows in the world at the time.
Local baker dishes out artful desserts
Anyone with a sweet tooth will be thrilled to learn of the delectable cheesecakes and pies being concocted by South St. Paul resident John Miller. The longtime baker opened a shop called Forever Cheesecakes and Pies on August 1. But wait, there’s no brick-and-mortar location quite yet. Those looking for his sweet treats must call or email to place an order and he’ll deliver them to your home.
Foodie Finds: Owmani brings Indigenous foods to the Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — There's more than just pronto pups and mini donuts on the menu at the Minnesota State Fair. Did you know you can also get a taste of Owamni's delicious Indigenous cuisine right at the Great Minnesota Get-Together?. Founded by award-winning chef Sean Sherman, and now...
Visser crowned 71st Princess Kay
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — If newly-crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way Rachel Visser could have just one dairy product for the rest of her life, she would choose butter. Visser will be immersed in churned cream as her likeness is sculpted the first two days of the Minnesota State Fair into 90 pounds of her favorite dairy product.
Parking fills fast on opening day at the Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Editor's note: The status of state fair parking lots is updated throughout the day. Click here for the latest. One of the biggest challenges of a trip to the Minnesota State Fair - besides finding room for that last cheese curd - is finding a place to park your vehicle.
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