In case you weren’t aware, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts starting giving out the “Mark Twain Prize for American Humor” in 1998. The intent of the prize is honor an individual who has made a significant contribution to American humor.
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The Minnesota State Fair has announced the new foods that can be found at this years fair. Last year I did a review of fair food, but it looks like I will have more work to do this year!
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I know I’m a bit tardy in updating my state fair food cheat sheet, but this should still be helpful for 2011 and just for posterity’s sake.
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Yesterday was Day 1 of the 2010 State Fair as well as Day 1 for myself. I’ll be attending again next Thursday. This isn’t because I have a undying love affair with travel to Falcon Heights, it’s because I’ve had/have inlaws in town who are fascinated with this unique slice of Americana.
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Tomorrow is the first day of the 2010 Minnesota State Fair. I will be in attendance and hope to get back on the SP bandwagon by giving a full rundown of the fair (both my visits this year) on the site, but in the meantime, thanks to Jill for sharing her annual Photo Scavenger Hunt.

I won’t be able to participate this year, but I’ll keep my eyes open. Here’s the list if you’d like to play along during your visit to the fair.
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