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MPR booth store hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. each day of the Fair. Before you go, get a coupon for $3 off.

Thursday, August 22

11 a.m - 1 p.m.
Midday—with host Gary Eichten. Guests: Meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley and US Senator Mark Dayton.

Friday, August 23

6 - 9 a.m.
The Morning Show—with hosts Dale Connelly and Jim Ed Poole. Guests: Dan Schwartz, the Cliff Brunzell Trio, Karen Mueller, and the Irondale Marching Knights, as well as the "Where's Eric?" game.

Saturday, August 24

10 - 11 a.m.
Sound Money—with hosts Stephanie Curtis and Chris Farrell. Guests: Amy Lindgren and Ross Levin.

Sunday, August 25

2 - 4 p.m.
Classical music—with Tom Crann. Guests: Last year's State Fair Amateur Talent Contest winner, violinist Holly Marie Stiles, flutist Nicole Millner, members of the Rose Ensemble, plus "Is It Live or Is It Tom Keith?" game.

Monday, August 26

3 - 5 p.m.
Classical music—with John Birge. Guests: The Chamber Music Society of Minnesota, and Minnesota Opera resident artists bass Matt Boehler and soprano Genevieve Christianson.

Tuesday, August 27

3 - 5 p.m.
Word of Mouth—with host Chris Roberts. Guests: Paul Dickenson (poet), Work of Saws (guitar/vocals, guitar, bass), Dylan Hicks (singer/songwriter), The Collective (comedy improv), House of Mercy Band, and Thadra Sheridan (poet).

Wednesday, August 28

9 - 11 a.m.
Midmorning—with host Katherine Lanpher. Ann Regan (managing editor of the Minnesota Historical Society Press), and Dr. Petra Mertens (from the University of Minnesota's animal behavior clinic) and her dog Momo.

3 - 5 p.m.
Philip Brunelle and members of VocalEssence, with soloists Maria Jette and Peter Halverson, introduced by John Zech.

Thursday, August 29

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Midday—with host Gary Eichten and Mainstreet Radio's Rachel Reabe. Guests: Dr. Val Farmer, Hennepin County Attorney Amy Klobuchar, and Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner.

Friday, August 30: MPR Day

9 - 11 a.m.
Midmorning—with host Katherine Lanpher. Guests: Lynne Rosetto Kasper, host of the Splendid Table, and Rick Nelson, Star Tribune food critic.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Midday—Join host Gary Eichten. Guests: Debate among major party-endorsed senate and gubernatorial candidates.

3-5 p.m.
Classical Kids—with host Steve Seel. Guests: Rachel Ryan (15-year-old cellist), Ari Isaacman-Beck (17-year-old violinist), Hanna Kuipers (14-year-old harpist), Unique String Quartet, Amy Elmquist (15-year-old flutist, and other young musical performers.

Saturday, August 31

2 - 4 p.m.
Ann Reed with Joan Griffith, introduced by Valerie Kahler.

Sunday, September 1

3 - 5 p.m.
Pat Donohue Sings the Songs He's Sung on APHC, introduced by Lauren Rico.

Monday, September 2

10 a.m. - 12 noon
Midday—with host Gary Eichten. Guests: Movie maven Stephanie Curtis and MPR sports analyst Howard Sinker.

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