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Let's Go Back to the Minnesota State Fair to see Weird Al!

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Earlier this year, it was announced that the 2020 edition of the Minnesota State Fair would be cancelled, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. And that kinda sucks, I was looking forward to going again this year... So let's go LAST year! On August 27, 2019, I made another appearance at the Minnesota State Fair, in order to catch Weird Al Yankovic's concert with a full orchestra. After months of debate, I decided I shouldn't miss this show. Plus, it would provide subject matter for the long planned sequel to my 2018 MN State Fair story . (Which has been seeing a steady increase in hits lately!) Since Laura turned down going with me, I went with my mom this year. Replicating the Fair visits we made in the 1980's and early 1990's. Early (for me) that morning, I drove over to the folks house to pick my mom up. We then drove to the 35W Park & Ride, to catch the shuttle bus to the fair, and not have to deal with parking at the Fairgrounds.  Inside the shuttle bus. We were