The first weekend of the 2023 Minnesota State Fair got off to a busy start.
Driving the news: Friday's attendance —164,741 — set a record and Saturday's easily topped benchmarks set in 2021 and 2022.
What we're watching: A gorgeous week ahead could result in more big numbers.
🍗 Heading to the fair? Don't miss our reviews of the new foods and all things pickled.
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