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MPR booth store hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. each day of the Fair.

Thursday, Aug. 21 (Thrifty Thursday)

11 a.m - 1 p.m.
Midday—Join host Gary Eichten. Guests: University of Minnesota Climatologist and Meteorologist Mark Seeley, Hennepin County Attorney Amy Klobuchar and Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner.

Friday, Aug. 22 (Governor's Fire Prevention Day)

6 - 9 a.m.
The Morning Show—Join hosts Jim Ed Poole and Dale Connelly. Guests: Guest vocalist John Gorka, Cafe Accordion Orchestra stage band, guest navigator Ann Reed accompanied by a couple Girl Scouts for the "Where's Eric?" contest.

Saturday, Aug. 23 (4-H Day)

1 - 2 p.m.
Going Horse with Cathy Wurzer: An Equestrian Cultural Program. The Western Tune duo of Emily Huppert and Tim Caswell performs songs of pony and prairie. Cathy Wurzer talks about horses and the people who love them.

Sunday, August 24 (Red Hot cars and Red Hat Day)

1 - 4 p.m.
Tony Hauser classical and flamenco guitar music casual concert.

Monday, August 25 (Seniors and Kids Day)

1 - 4 p.m.
Ross Sutter family program casual concert. Ross Sutter trio perfoms traditional American and European music. It's sweet and entertaining.

Tuesday, August 26 (Taste of Tuesday)

9 - 11 a.m.
Midmorning/Mainstreet Radio—with host Rachel Reabe. Guests: Mike Don Carlos from the Minnesota DNR and non-game wildlife specialist Pam Perry.

Wednesday, August 27 (Linus Blankets the Fair Day)

1 - 2 p.m.
Minnesota Opera concert—with host Mindy Ratner.

Thursday, August 28 (Seniors and Kids Day)

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Minnesota Public Radio Interactive Journalism team invites the audience to give their insight regarding issues in the news.

Friday, August 29 (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: Governor Tim Pawlenty, U.S. Senator Mark Dayton and U.S. Senator Norm Coleman.

2 - 3 p.m.
MPR Song Session—Join host Dale Connelly and band leader Dan Newton for a musical exploration of Minnesota Public Radio. We've collected witty tunes about MPR, about Minnesota and about radio. This is a custom made show for a true MPR fan.

4 - 5 p.m.
Philip Brunelle and VocalEssence—Join host John Birge.

Saturday, August 30 (Foundation Day)

1 - 4 p.m.
Tom Linker, classical piano casual concert

Sunday, August 31 (FFA Day)

3 - 5 p.m.
Dixieland Jazz Medicine Show family program casual concert

Monday, September 1 (Last Chance Day)

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Midday—with host Gary Eichten. Guests: Movie maven Stephanie Curtis and MPR sports analyst Howard Sinker.

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