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A Paean to Ye Old Mill, the Minnesota State Fair's Worst (and Best) Ride

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (342+ words) Touted as the 'original tunnel of love,' the 111-year-old attraction makes you believe you've accidentally trespassed into the formless land that lies beneath hell itself. Here's why we love it. 1:19 PM CDT on September 2, 2026 Ye Old Mill, same as ever....

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Doin??? Minnesota State Fair Beers 2026: The Best and Worst of the Year???s New Beers

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (504+ words) The return of Racket's Slurp!, Shrug, Skip beer rating system. 1:43 PM CDT on August 31, 2026 Because I considered it a crime that no one wrote an annual guide to the new beers at the Minnesota State Fair each year—and because…...