Good morning! Rainy with highs in the mid-60s. Lots of fun things happened on Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair, but this was probably one of the coolest. Singer Katy Vernon played her new song "Look to the Sea" while riding the Skyride with The Current. If you liked it, you can hear her at 4:30 p.m. today, live from the fair with Mark Wheat. | Forecast |
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Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke also left open the possibility of allowing drilling, mining or other industries on some of the land. Dietitian Rasa Troup isn't here to tell you to "eat this, not that" when it comes to the State Fair. Instead, she wants you to slow down, savor each moment and listen to your body. | Beyond the Stick: A State Fair photo essay |