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2019 MN State Fair - Flowers

A bonus photo album - flowers of the Fair! These are not competition flowers, just flowers planted around the Fairgrounds. I had my nice camera with me on my solo trip to the Fair, so...

In 2019, Aug 29, 2019

2019 MN State Fair - Visit #3

Fran goes solo and covers the Fair in 8 hours and 16,000 steps!

In 2019, Aug 28, 2019

2019 MN State Fair - Visit #2

In which Katie scooters all over the Fairgrounds!

In 2019, Aug 25, 2019

2019 MN State Fair - Visit #1

Fran and Henry hit the Fair on opening day!

In 2019, Aug 22, 2019

The Post-Fair Weigh-In

For those of you who ask me about this every year… this year I did a pre-Fair and post-Fair weigh-in. I lost 1 pound over the course of the Fair this year. See, it really isn’t that m...

In 2018, Sep 05, 2018

The 4th Annual Fran's Fair Awards for 2018!

And now, I present to you the 4th annual Fran’s Fair Awards for 2018!

In 2018, Sep 03, 2018

MN State Fair 2018 - Visit #5

At last, we’ve reached journey’s end. Our last visit to the 2018 Minnesota State Fair, always bittersweet.

In 2018, Sep 03, 2018

MN State Fair 2018 - Visit #4

Katie and I headed to the Fair after work on Thursday for a quick date night visit. With Katie Richards Fabrizio

In 2018, Sep 01, 2018

MN State Fair 2018 - Visit #3

Katie Richards Fabrizio and Fran return for day 2 with Pat Rivera and Steve Barden.

In 2018, Aug 29, 2018

MN State Fair 2018 - Visit #2

We introduce Steve and Pat to the Fair! With Katie Richards Fabrizio Steve Barden Pat Rivera

In 2018, Aug 28, 2018