You Said It!: Top responses from fair-goers on the 1st day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Hot takes and funny quips, they're sure to put a smile on your face.
Here are some of the best reactions WCCO found on social media today about the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.
Ludefisk vs Tide pod challenge
A new food featured at the fair this year is Shanghai Henry's Crispy Lutefisk Steamed Buns, and it's had a mixed reaction so far.
Some are enjoying the complex and unique pairing.
New food #2: Shanghai Henry’s Crispy Lutefisk Steamed Buns. How is this good? I ordered it like a tide pod challenge deal, but it’s really tasty. #mnstatefair pic.twitter.com/qqtVxIkAnv
— Julie Blaha (@julieblaha) August 24, 2023
Others have met the new item with a "hard pass."
WCCO had to weigh in on the debate. Click here to see a review.
RELATED: Minnesota State Fair: Your complete 2023 guide to getting in, getting around, and getting deals
Even the Pronto Pups are feeling the heat
No one can escape the heat. Not even the Pronto Pups.
These Pronto Pups are a little dry pic.twitter.com/JqcezFUgqq
— Steve Quick (@amy_surplice) August 24, 2023
Bolds and his buckets
The Minnesota Wild lit up social media today when they shared a photo of Matt Boldy holding two buckets of the state fair staple, Sweet Martha's cookies.
Happy @mnstatefair Opening Day 🎡 #mnwild pic.twitter.com/tGMeEE8CQ2
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) August 24, 2023
An X (Twitter) user under the username "MinnyHockey" said, "Two buckets?! Bolds is on a mission."
Another user commented on the photo, "That's a Bold(y) move going with the double bucket for breakfast. I like it. It's not weird, it's Wild."
But the best and arguably most Minnesotan response to Boldy's two-handed buckets was simply put by user Jana sweet: "Holy buckets."
Seeded talent
The Minnesota State Fair is not only known for the food. Artisans from all over the state come to the fair to share their work.
Look at this incredible artwork made by a local artist using seeds.
Lake Chipotle! She lives!
It’s the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair and the Moe family is very active in Crop Art.
— John Moe (@johnmoe) August 24, 2023
Jill Moe, to whom I’m married, got a BLUE RIBBON for her Lake Chipotle piece.
CONTEXT: https://t.co/zwhTDeR5xU pic.twitter.com/iDpp01Qjbv
Thank you!
— WCCO | CBS News Minnesota (@WCCO) August 24, 2023
Breakfast beers
As the saying goes, it's 5 o'clock somewhere.
Family beers at 9 am #MNStateFair pic.twitter.com/O4Y1QQl6DY
— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) August 24, 2023
Nothing brings a family closer together than deep-fried pickle-flavored food and breakfast beer.
Eye-spy with my little eye...some familiar faces
If you were to say anything about people from Minnesota, it's that we're persistent.
A 90-degree day and congested parking lots will never detour us from getting to the state fair.
Not even the cops will stop us.
@CommonManKFAN @BMileskiKFAN My first time getting pulled over for speeding, the cop asked “ what’s the hurry?” I was honest with him and told him “ I was hungry”. #mnstatefair #kfan
— AP (@catholicgirlz) August 24, 2023
Oh look, there's Mike Augustyniak.
After taking too long finding parking, the family is now finally here at @mnstatefair with @flippiefloppies and friends. Had my first state fair food and even met @MikeAugustyniak. It's a good start to the day. pic.twitter.com/179wAQt4de
— Tony (@kokohawk) August 24, 2023
And there's Shayla!
So happy to go to the first @WCCO live show from the @mnstatefair today! Thank you @MikeAugustyniak and @wccoshayla pic.twitter.com/4TlViWRkyS
— Lauren (@flippiefloppies) August 24, 2023
Traditions live on
For some, it's tradition to throw personal items from the iconic sky glider.
Minnesotans at the Great Minnesota Get-Together today:#mnstatefair pic.twitter.com/9EMsH24DWF
— Nate Thompson (@flyprideair) August 24, 2023
We'll continue to update this page as more fair-goers share their thoughts.