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After 75 years, Salem Dining Hall continues to be a family affair, iconic stop for fairgoers

After 75 years, Salem Dining Hall continues to be a family affair, iconic stop for fairgoers

Salem Lutheran Church Dining Hall has maintained a significant presence at the Minnesota State Fair for 75 years, drawing on a deep-rooted community of volunteers and evolving to meet the changing tastes of fairgoers.
by Sam Stroozas

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Minnesota is getting fired up for fried chicken

Minnesota is getting fired up for fried chicken

With the appearance of new chicken restaurants in the Twin Cities, it seems that the metro acquired a taste for spicy chicken in the form of chicken tenders and crafted sandwiches.
by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin and Matthew Alvarez

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Indigenous Food Lab to debut new menu items at the Minnesota State Fair

Indigenous Food Lab to debut new menu items at the Minnesota State Fair

Nothing may excite more than the new foods that make their debut each year at the Minnesota State Fair. This year, the Indigenous Food Lab will introduce pre-colonial menu options that showcase a taste of the Americas with ingredients from close to home.
by Chandra Colvin

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Hard kombucha soda, THC drink brewer hopes to expand business with marijuana license

Hard kombucha soda, THC drink brewer hopes to expand business with marijuana license

When Ryan Appleby returned from an overseas deployment and found his body couldn’t handle beer anymore, he decided to create his own adult beverage. Embracing the idea of “why pay for your drinks twice,” he’s pioneering new drinks including hard and THC kombucha sodas — and hopes to break into the marijuana market.
by Gracie Stockton

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Your guide to dietary restriction-friendly food at the Minnesota State Fair

Your guide to dietary restriction-friendly food at the Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair is just around the corner and the food is all the rage. If you or someone you’re visiting the fair with has a dietary restriction, here’s a look at the most popular fair foods that are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free.
by Madelyn Bonkoski

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Are you a garlic lover? Hutchinson has a festival for you

Are you a garlic lover? Hutchinson has a festival for you

The Minnesota Garlic Festival features all the garlic-themed food you can imagine, plus a garlic growing competition, a parade with puppets, jazz and flamenco dancers, and kite-making and flying.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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