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Photos: Skulls at the State Fair

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The funhouse "Ghost Pirates"
The funhouse "Ghost Pirates" is a popular stop on the Kidway at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minn.
MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel

The Minnesota State Fair may seem like it's all sweetness and light, but from the fine arts building to the children's midway, skull imagery is everywhere.

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Skull-print scarves
Among the merchandise for sale in the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand are skull-print scarves.
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The funhouse
The funhouse "Ghost Pirates" is a popular stop on the Kidway at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minn.
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Oak carving at the Fine Arts building
Brent Brager created this oak carving titled "Appointment," which is on display in the Fine Arts Building at the Minnesota State Fair. The piece received fourth place in its category.
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