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The Morning Show - With Jill Riley

Coffee Break: First day of the Minnesota State Fair

Thousands of fairgoers flocked to the first day of the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minn. on Thursday.
Thousands of fairgoers flocked to the first day of the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minn. on Thursday.Ben Hovland | MPR News

by Jill Riley

August 24, 2023

Grab your sunscreen, wallet, and your most comfortable walking shoes, because the Minnesota State Fair is upon us once again.

Serving as the end-of-summer highlight for many Minnesotans, the fair is filled with the wackiest attractions, awesome live music performances, and the tastiest food. If you’re heading out, enjoy the day, and try not to eat too many pronto pups.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about the sights, sounds, and smells of the Minnesota State Fair do you want to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Tom Waits - Step Right Up
The Suburbs - Cows
New York Dolls - Trash
Blondie - Eat to the Beat
Sly and the Family Stone - Hot Fun In the Summertime
Bad Bad Hats - Midway
The Hollies - On a Carousel