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Cathy Wurzer and Sophia Sura

What you need to know about this year’s State Fair

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The gates at the Minnesota State Fair opened at 6 a.m. on Thursday, marking the first day of the fair’s twelve-day run.

MPR News intern Sophia Sura was at the fairgrounds early Thursday morning, and talked to MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about what fairgoers can expect to find there.

Minnesota State Fair opens Thursday
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A girl walks a goat on a leash.
Rose Java, 16, of Clearwater County, Minn. walks Playmate, an Alpine goat. Rose has participated in the 4-H Livestock show for three years.
Christine T. Nguyen | MPR News
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A woman and girl laugh on a ride.
Amy Andrews and her 6-year-old daughter Ashlyn, of Champlin, rides the Sizzler during the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday. Andrews says her family enjoys coming the fair for the rides and food.
Christine T. Nguyen | MPR News
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A crowd of people at the fair.
A crowd packs onto the street. The Minnesota State Fair runs through Labor Day, Sept. 2.
Christine T. Nguyen | MPR News