Minnesota Public Radio at the State Fair!

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Visit the Minnesota Public Radio booth on the corner of Judson & Nelson at the Minnesota State Fair to meet your favorite host, see an important interview, ask an on-air question, or just relax and digest to the sounds of live or recorded music. Join us Friday, August 29 for MPR Day in Carousel Park for even more live broadcasts and events.

Features

Features around the fair from Minnesota Public Radio:

  • Weather Quiz

    Test your knowledge about history, severe weather and last year's meteorological phenomena.

  • Where's Eric?

    Read the clues before the annual "Where's Eric" game; played during the live broadcast of the Morning Show this Friday.

Become a Member

From its start in 1967 right up to today, Minnesota Public Radio would not exist without community support. We want to bring that message to you at the fair, too. We'll have membership specialists at our booth to tell you about all the benefits of signing up—which you can do right at the booth!
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The Lake Wobegon Store

Find your favorite mugs, books and CDs at our State Fair booth—all purchases go towards supporting Minnesota Public Radio.
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Thursday, August 21

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Friday, August 22

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Saturday, August 23

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At the Bandshell

  • 2:30
    Melissa Ousley hosts Minnesota Voices
    In honor of Minnesota's Sesquicentennial in 2008, the American Composers Forum announces Minnesota Voices, a commissioning opportunity for five composers to create music celebrating Minnesota's history and rich choral heritage. Community choruses from across the state will each select a composer to write music that reflects the beauty and diversity of their specific region. When performed together in concert at the 2008 Minnesota State Fair, these new works will create a "musical quilt" that exemplifies the depth and breadth of cultural resources that enrich this state. More information available at the American Composers Forum Web site.
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Sunday, August 24

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Monday, August 25

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  • 10 am
    An early Midday live broadcast with Gary Eichten and special guests: the three independence party candidates for US Senate—Dean Barkley, Jack Uldrich and Steve Williams.
  • 11 am
    Midday live broadcast with Gary Eichten and special guest sports writer and commentator Howard Sinker.
  • noon–2 pm
    Two Person Vaudeville: with Dylan Fresco and David Harris. Dylan is an actor, singer, and guitarist who has performed with, among others, the Penumbra Theater, the Guthrie, among many others. David Harris brings his unique blend of acrobatics, comedy, and virtuosic object manipulation creates a show unlike any you have ever seen.
  • 3–7 pm
    The Current live broadcast with Mary Lucia
  • 7–10 pm
    The Current live broadcast with Mark Wheat
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Tuesday, August 26

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Wednesday, August 27

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Thursday, August 28

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Friday, August 29: MPR Day

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  • 11 am
    Midday live broadcast with Gary Eichten and guest Senator Amy Klobuchar.
  • Noon
    Midday live broadcast with Gary Eichten and guest Garrison Keillor.
  • 2–3 pm
    VocalEssence performance
    Hosted by Classical MPR's John Birge
  • 4–5 pm
    The Current's Kids' Dance Party
    Hosted by Barb Abney

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Saturday, August 30

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Sunday, August 31

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Monday, September 1

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  • 11 am–1 pm
    The Rose Ensemble: Music from Hawaii
    Discover the beautiful sounds of Hawaii's history! The Rose Ensemble brings you all the music and dance traditions of the islands: ancient chants, missionary hymns and songs by the kingdom's last monarchs. Accompanied by gourd drums, guitar and ukulele, the show also features an exquisite hula danced by soprano Kim Sueoka.

    Hosted by Classical MPR's Alison Young
  • 3–7 pm
    The Current live broadcast with Mark Wheat
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