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Learn to bake cookies with Sweet Martha, a Minnesota State Fair icon

No, she won't share the secret recipe, but she does have tips and tricks for making warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies.

By Jennifer Brooks

September 3, 2020 at 2:47PM

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Jennifer Brooks

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Jennifer Brooks is a local columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She travels across Minnesota, writing thoughtful and surprising stories about residents and issues.