The Modern Dispatch

Minnesota

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Excited fairgoers enjoying a wide variety of 36 new and innovative food offerings at the Minnesota State Fair in 2024.
Food & Drink

Minnesota State Fair unveils exciting new food offerings for 2024

The Minnesota State Fair unveils 36 new foods this year, transforming its culinary landscape into an unprecedented spectacle of innovation.

Camila Roque·August 25, 2026
Community members rally to protect a historic cinema from urban development, highlighting the conflict between progress and cultural preservation.
Culture

Urban development threatens cultural sites. Communities can fight back.

In Excelsior, Minnesota, a proposal to demolish over 30% of the historic Dock Cinema property for new apartments and retail has triggered a stricter review process.

Elise Marrow·July 15, 2026