THE GREAT MINNESOTA GET-TOGETHER TWELVE DAYS OF FUN ENDING LABOR DAY Dear Members of the Media, In Minnesota, everyone’s invited to the biggest and best end-of-summer celebration. The State Fair is everything that is Minnesota. It’s a treasured tradition. It’s an experience unlike any other. It’s the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The stories here are rich, real and endless. On every street, stage and midway ride, there’s someone waiting to share a memory. In every historic building, barn stall, concession stand and competitive entry there’s a story waiting to be written. The 2008 Media Kit is designed as a State Fair encyclopedia—a reference for everything from new foods and attractions, to show schedules and special events, to fair facts and historical information. There are hundreds of story ideas within these pages and there are thousands more out on the fairgrounds. It is my pleasure to assist you in covering news at the 2008 Minnesota State Fair. I hope you enjoy your coverage as much as I enjoy being part of the Great Minnesota Get-Together’s magic. Enjoy the Twelve Days of Fun Ending Labor Day, Brienna Schuette Marketing and Communications Manager Phone: (651) 288-4452 Fax: (651) 642-2456 E-mail:
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