53 new foods at the Minnesota State Fair, ranked from best to worst

The Minnesota State Fair's 2019 new foods roster includes the perennial mix of attention-seekers, potential gut bombs and trend-observant hopefuls. Our food critic, Rick Nelson, spent opening day at the fair, working his way through the entire list. He's ranked them from best to worst, so you can try the standouts and skip the rest.

August 28, 2019 at 5:47PM
Halo Cone, Halo Cone and CloudRoll.] ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com
Halo Cone, Halo Cone and CloudRoll.] ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com (Dave Braunger — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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about the writer

Rick Nelson

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Rick Nelson joined the staff of the Star Tribune in 1998. He is a Twin Cities native, a University of Minnesota graduate and a James Beard Award winner. 

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