WCCO Radio at the Minnesota State Fair

Stop by the WCCO Radio broadcast booth and check out the new WCCO Radio merchandise and grab a cup of Kinetico water. Also, register for the following items $10,000 towards new windows for your home by Maintenance Free Minnesota, a 750 square feet of paver driveway from Anchor Block and 100 feet of gutter from Gutter Helmet.

State Fair Map
Be sure to find us with this printable Minnesota State Fair Map.

Enter to win any of the above prizes here.

Tuesday, Aug. 26 • $8 at the Gate Day 
Today’s Deals: Everyone (5 & over) admitted for $8. As always, children (under 5) are free. Early Bird Specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides, games and concessions. In Carousel Park: Minnesota cooks create award-winning fare as the Minnesota Cooks Program kicks off its 6th year at the Minnesota State Fair. Meals will be prepared with locally and sustainably grown ingredients. Participating chefs include Nick Schneider from Café Brenda, Alex Roberts of Restaurant Alma, JP Samuelson from jP American Bistro and more. A kickoff breakfast show will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by seven informative shows throughout the day. Tonight at the Grandstand: Paramore with special guests Jack's Mannequin, Phantom Planet and Paper Route.
LIVE FROM THE WCCO RADIO BROADCAST DECK:
Dave Lee and the WCCO Radio Morning News; 7-9am
Mondale and Jones:  9am-Noon
The Don Shelby Show:  3-6pm
Sports Tonight with Mike Max:  7-9:30pm
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Wednesday, Aug. 27 • Hop On Transit Day
Today’s Deals: State Fair Express Bus service is $3 round-trip. Express or regular route bus riders may request a  oupon for $2 off a regular-priced admission ticket purchased at the gate. (This offer is not valid for guests using pre-fair discount admission tickets or free Park & Ride services.) All-day discounts are offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides, games and concessions. Tonight at the Grandstand:  Gnarls Barkley with special guest Cloud Cult.
LIVE FROM THE WCCO RADIO BROADCAST DECK:
Dave Lee and the WCCO Radio Morning News; 7-9am
Mondale and Jones:  9am-Noon
The Don Shelby Show; 3-6pm
Sports Tonight with Mike Max; 7-9:30pm

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Thursday, Aug. 28 • Seniors Day  
WCCO Radio presenter of the day: Gutter Helmet  – Never clean your gutters again.
Today’s Deals: Seniors (65 & over) admitted for $5. Early Bird Specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides, games and concessions. In Carousel Park: “The State’s Largest Senior Stretch & Stroll” kicks off with registration at 9:30 a.m. and a program at 10 a.m.  The event will teach seniors how to stretch their muscles and mind while adding steps to their day. The first 1,000 participants receive free door prizes, including pedometer, stretch band and t-shirt. Tonight at the Grandstand:  Mark Schultz with special guests Big Daddy Weave and Lincoln Brewster.

LIVE FROM THE WCCO RADIO BROADCAST DECK:
Dave Lee and the WCCO Radio Morning News:  7-9am
Mondale and Jones; 9am-Noon
The Don Shelby Show; 3-6pm with special appearance by Jeff McKinney from 3-4pm
Sports Tonight with Mike Max; 7-9:30pm
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Friday, Aug. 29 • Early Bird Special
WCCO Radio presenter of the day: Wellington Windows – You can’t buy a better replacement window.
Today’s Deals: Early Bird Specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides, games and concessions. Tonight at the Grandstand:  A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor.
LIVE FROM THE WCCO RADIO BROADCAST DECK:
Dave Lee and the WCCO Radio Morning News; 7-9am
Mondale and Jones; 9am-Noon
The Jack Rice Show:  Noon-3pm
The Don Shelby Show:  3-6pm with special appearance by Jeff McKinney from 3-4pm!
Sports Tonight with Mike Max; 7-9:30pm

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Saturday, Aug. 30 • FFA Day
In Carousel Park: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. activities and events including live music throughout the day, face painting, appearances by MN Twins mascot TC and samplings of cupcakes and pork tenderloin on-a-stick. Tonight at the Grandstand: The Black Crowes with special guest The Black Keys.
LIVE FROM THE WCCO RADIO BROADCAST DECK:
Denny Long and the Gertens Gardening and Outdoor Living Show:  9-10am
Denny Long and the Home Impovement Show:  10-11am
Denny Long and the Real Estate Radio Hour:  11am-Noon
Steve Thomson and the Minnesota Law Radio Show:  Noon-1pm
Steve Thomson and Eric Nelson Sports Saturday:  1-6pm

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Sunday, Aug. 31 • Foundation Day
In Carousel Park: Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe has been making audiences laugh for nearly 20 years. Watch as they create instant comedy based on audience suggestions. Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe performs today at 11a.m.,
12:40, 2:20 and 4 p.m. Atahualpa will bring Andean folk music, dance rhythms and contemporary songs to the stage at 11:40 a.m., 1:20, 3 and 4:40 p.m. Today only: Kathryn Strand Koutsky and Linda Koutsky will be at the J.V. Bailey House throughout the day signing copies of their book, Minnesota State Fair: An Illustrated History. Tonight at the Grandstand: Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals.
LIVE FROM THE WCCO RADIO BROADCAST DECK:
Denny Long:  6-7:30am
Fairview on-call with Dr. Gretchen Phillips:  7:30-8:30am
'Your Money' with Bruce Helmer:  8:30-9:30am
Sports Huddle with Sid Hartman and Dave Mona:  9:30-Noon
Steve Thomson and Eric Nelson Sports Sunday:  Noon-5pm.
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Monday, Sept. 1 • Kids & Last Chance Day
Today’s Deals: Kids (5–12) admitted for just $5. As always, children (under 5) are admitted for free. All-day discounts are offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides, games and concessions. Merchandise and food vendors offer Last Chance bargains all day. Pick up a Last Chance brochure available at all information booths. In Carousel Park: The Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission presents Minnesota’s five Honorary State Capitals for the 150th anniversary of statehood. Bemidji, Thief River Falls, Detroit Lakes, New Ulm and Winona will provide music and presentations on their regional character and culture. Exhibits and entertainment go from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., including birthday
cake and poster giveaways at 11:45 a.m. Tonight at the Grandstand: Toby Keith with special guests Carter's Chord, Trailer Choir & Mica Roberts.
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