MinnPost asked State Fair goers about their hopes for Minnesota. Here’s what they said.

The Minnesota State Fair often sees record attendance. That means thousands of people from thousands of communities throughout the state, each with their own perspective on the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

MinnPost took to the fair last Friday to ask attendees three questions about Minnesota: • How do you feel about Minnesota right now? • What would you like to see in the future of the state? • What is something you would like other Minnesotans to know about your community?

Here’s how they answered:

Couple Allie Briley, of Andover, and Jim Burandt, of Big Lake, had mixed feelings about trying the fair’s good eats.

“I’m a little sketchy on the foods,” Burandt admitted.

“Not me. I like the corn, and I like to try new things. Things I haven’t tried before,” Briley responded.

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