Stories from the Great Minnesota Get-Together

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Send us Fan Mail What happens when you bring the spirit of Minnesota’s outdoors to the middle of the State Fair? In this special episode of Explore Minnesota More , hosts Sarah Strommen and Lauren Bennett McGinty set up at the DNR booth to capture real stories from fairgoers about their most memorable outdoor moments. From magical sunsets on the St. Croix and close encounters with wolves in Voyageurs, to childhood swims across Lake Pepin and rediscovering hiking with adaptive track chairs, Minnesotans share how nature continues to inspire, heal, and connect us. Pull up a chair, imagine the sounds of the fair around you, and enjoy this collection of joyful, funny, and moving stories that remind us why the outdoors is at the heart of Minnesota. Credits: Producers: Randolph Briley & Cody Nelson Hosts: Sarah Strommen and Lauren Bennett McGinty Original Music by Andrew Haaheim and Alsever Lake

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