Fair Drama: Stolen Posters, Failed Handshake Stunt, and a Doxxed Crop Artist

The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is over, and boy did it have some drama this year! Host Sean McPherson and contributor Tane Danger dig into the most drama-filled headlines from this year’s fair. Then, Star Tribune political columnist Rochelle Olson breaks down the governor's race, the fraud-heavy Republican pitch, and why Twin Cities legislators have long irritated their Capitol colleagues. Plus, Mohannad Ghawanmeh, executive director of Public Art St. Paul, previews the Wakpa Triennial Festival – a month-long public art event launching this weekend on the St. Paul riverfront.

Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:

Become a City Cast Twin Cities NeighborState Fair Attendance

'Terrifying': Crop artist speaks out after harassment over anti-Trump '8647' piece (MPR News)

Lisa Demuth poster allegedly stolen from MN State Fair booth, GOP offering $500 reward (Fox 9)

Anyone Else Mad About the Ads on the State Fair Sky Rides? (MSP Mag)

State Fair shuts down Congressional candidate Matt Little's world handshake record attempt (Fox 9)

Rochelle Olson (Star Tribune)

Wakpa Triennial Art Festival 

If you enjoyed today's interview with Tess Rowser, the Marketing Manager of the Water Lantern Festival, learn more here.

Learn more about the sponsors of this September 9th episode:

Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau