The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crime Enforcement Team and federal agents seized nearly 900 pounds of meth in Minneapolis this week.

St. Paul police, which has officers on the team, and the sheriff’s office said it may have been the largest drug bust in the state’s history.

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crime Enforcement Team and federal agents seized nearly 900 pounds of meth in Minneapolis on July 7, 2025. (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)

If sold by the pound, the value of the meth is estimated at $1.7 million, according to criminal complaints filed against two men Tuesday by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

Law enforcement found a document in a vehicle they searched that noted dates, vehicles and dollar amounts — a suspected “drug ledger,” said the criminal complaints. The case is “associated with larger drug sale organizations in Mexico,” the complaints also said.

The enforcement targeted drug trafficking rings, Dan Bongino, the FBI’s deputy director, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. “We’re finding them and crushing their operations,” he wrote and thanked  Drug Enforcement Administration “partners for their coordination.”

Prosecutors gave the following information in the complaints:

An undercover officer bought one pound of methamphetamine in South Minneapolis from a man identified as Guillermo Mercado Chaparro, 44, of Chicago. Afterward, officers watched as he drove a Tacoma truck around South Minneapolis and made other suspected drug deals.

About 10:30 a.m. Monday, officers saw Chaparro walk to the Tacoma, which was parked on a South Minneapolis street. He then put two large bags inside a Jeep near the truck. Another man, identified as Joel Casas-Santiago, got in the Jeep.

Guillermo Mercado Chaparro (Courtesy of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office)

Both vehicles left the area and officers conducted surveillance on them. The Tacoma was located in South Minneapolis and the Jeep at 31st Street and Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis. Both Chaparro and Casas-Santiago, 46, of Minneapolis, were found in the Jeep.

“After a drug detection dog provided a positive alert to the odor of controlled substances, the Jeep was searched,” the complaints said. Officers found 251 pounds of meth inside.

Chaparro had the keys to the Tacoma and officers returned to it. A drug detection dog also “alerted,” officers obtained a warrant for the Tacoma and located about 638 pounds of meth inside. The ledger was found in the Tacoma.

After law enforcement arrested the men, Chaparro told them he was involved in drug trafficking, according to the complaints. The complaint against Casas-Santiago doesn’t say whether he gave a statement to police.

Joel Casas-Santiago (Courtesy of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office)

Chaparro is charged with two counts of first-degree drug sale and Casas-Santiago with one count.

Both men are being held in the Hennepin County jail and are due to make their first court appearances today.

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By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press Diplomatic Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sweeping tariffs set to be imposed by President Donald Trump next month may overshadow his top diplomat’s first official trip to Asia this week — just as the U.S. seeks to boost relations with Indo-Pacific nations to counter China’s growing influence in the region.

Trump on Monday sent notice to several countries about higher tariffs if they don’t make trade deals with the U.S., including to a number of Asian countries. The move came just a day before Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for a Southeast Asian regional security conference in Malaysia.

Top diplomats and senior officials from at least eight countries that Trump has targeted for the new tariffs, which would go into effect on Aug. 1, will be represented at the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum in Kuala Lumpur that Rubio will attend on Thursday and Friday.

From left to right, Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono, Lao Minister for Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, Malaysia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamad Hasan, Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, Brunei’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Erywan Yusof, Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative Kyaw Nyun Oo, East Timor Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas and ASEAN’s Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn pose for a group photo during a plenary session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ meeting at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

State Department officials say tariffs and trade will not be Rubio’s focus during the meetings, which Trump’s Republican administration hopes will prioritize maritime safety and security in the South China Sea, where China has become increasingly aggressive toward its small neighbors, as well as combating transnational crime.

However, Rubio may be hard-pressed to avoid the tariff issue that has vexed some of America’s closest allies and partners in Asia, including Japan and South Korea, which Trump says would face 25% tariffs absent a deal. Neither of those countries is a member of ASEAN, but both will be represented at the meetings in Kuala Lumpur.

Rubio’s “talking points on the China threat will not resonate with officials whose industries are being battered by 30-40% tariffs,” said Danny Russel, vice president of the Asia Society Policy Institute and a former assistant secretary of state for East Asia and the Pacific during the Obama administration.

“In fact, when Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim last week said ASEAN will approach challenges ‘as a united bloc’ — he wasn’t talking about Chinese coercion but about U.S. tariffs,” Russel said.

Among ASEAN states, Trump has so far announced up to 40% tariffs on at least six of the 10 members of the bloc, including the meeting host Malaysia, which would face a 25% tariff mainly on electronics and electrical product imports to the United States.

Southeast Asian countries not yet targeted by the U.S. include Brunei, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam, which recently agreed to a trade deal with Trump. The Trump administration has courted most Southeast Asian nations in a bid to blunt or at least temper China’s push to dominate the region.

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In Kuala Lumpur, Rubio also will likely come face-to-face with the foreign ministers of two of America’s biggest adversaries: China and Russia. U.S. officials could not say if meetings with either are planned for the short time — about 36 hours — that Rubio will be in Malaysia.

Russel noted that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is a veteran of such gatherings and “fluent in ASEAN principles and conventions,” while Rubio “is a rookie trying to sell an ‘America First’ message to a deeply skeptical audience.”

Issues with both countries remain substantial, particularly over Ukraine.

Trump on Tuesday expressed his exasperation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying, “I’m not happy with him, I can tell you that much right now” as Moscow ramps up attacks in Ukraine amid the American leader’s push for a peace deal.

Trump also announced that the U.S. would resume providing Ukraine with defensive weapons after the Pentagon announced a surprise pause in some deliveries last week.

U.S. officials continue to accuse China of resupplying and revamping Russia’s military industrial sector, allowing it to produce additional weapons with which it can attack Ukraine.

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, Associated Press Business Writer

A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships, has been blocked by a federal appeals court just days before it was set to go into effect.

The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed changes, adopted in October, required businesses to obtain a customer’s consent before charging for memberships, auto-renewals and programs linked to free trial offers.

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The FTC said at the time that businesses must also disclose when free trials or other promotional offers will end and let customers cancel recurring subscriptions as easily as they started them.

The rule was set to go into effect on Monday, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit said this week that the FTC made a procedural error by failing to come up with a preliminary regulatory analysis, which is required for rules whose annual impact on the U.S. economy is more than $100 million.

The FTC claimed that it didn’t have to come up with a preliminary regulatory analysis because it initially determined that the rule’s impact on the national economy would be less than $100 million. An administrative law judge decided that the economic impact would be more than the $100 million threshold.

The court decided to vacate the rule.

“While we certainly do not endorse the use of unfair and deceptive practices in negative option marketing, the procedural deficiencies of the Commission’s rulemaking process are fatal here,” the court wrote.

The FTC declined to comment on Wednesday.

It’s almost that time of year again!

The Minnesota State Fair has announced its official 2025 list of new foods, and there’s plenty to get excited about, including a few new takes on cheese curds (caprese and a dessert version) and two fun takes on waffles (falafel and croissant).

There are 33 new foods and eight new vendors, including Lumpia City, serving wild versions of the traditional Filipino spring rolls, and a new mocktail stand, Urban Glow, from the owners of St. Paul’s Urban Growler brewery.

With just 43 days to go, it’s time to start planning, and for us, that means staring down the barrel of trying every single one of these. (* indicates a new vendor)

Here they are, in all their deep-fried, on-a-stick, weird and wonderful glory:

Afro Bean Pops from Afro Deli are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

1. Afro Bean Pops: Savory deep-fried bites of ground black-eyed peas, onions, jalapeños, cilantro and seasonings. Served with a spicy red chili sauce atop a bed of mixed greens. (Vegan, Gluten Free)

At Afro Deli, located in the Food Building, east wall

Athena’s Whipped Feta from Dino’s Gyros is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

2. Athena’s Whipped Feta: Whipped feta topped with schug – a Middle Eastern green sauce

made with jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, parsley and fresh herbs – drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with crunchy toasted wild rice. Served with deep-fried pita bread tossed in Dino’s signature seasoning. (Vegetarian)

At Dino’s Gyros, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets

Birthday Cake Cookie Dough On-A-Stick from Kora and Mila’s Cookie Dough is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

3. Birthday Cake Cookie Dough On-A-Stick: Cake batter cookie dough made from scratch and covered in a crunchy cake confetti shell. Topped with rainbow sprinkles and served on-a-stick. (Vegetarian)

At Kora & Mila’s Cookie Dough, located on the south side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets

The bison meatball sub from the Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

4. Bison Meatball Sub: Bison and bacon meatballs, from Minnesota-based Eichten’s Bison and Hidden Stream Farm, topped with bison gravy, quick-pickled cucumbers, crispy fried onions and sour cream. Served on a toasted wild rice hoagie bun.

At Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets

Cannoli gelato nachos from Mancini’s al Fresco are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

5. Cannoli Gelato Nachos: Cannoli chips topped with a scoop of cannoli-flavored gelato. Finished with chocolate sauce, rainbow sprinkles and a cherry. (Vegetarian)

At Mancini’s al Fresco, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets

Caprese curds from LuLu’s Public House are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

6. Caprese Curds: Mozzarella cheese curds breaded with Italian seasoning and deep fried. Served over a bruschetta-flavored blend of tomatoes and basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze. Served with a side of crostini for scooping. (Vegetarian)

At LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater

Cherry Bigfoot Limeade Float from Tasti Whip is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

7. Cherry Bigfoot Limeade Float: Limeade juice topped with cherry Dole Soft Serve, garnished with a lime slice and a cherry. (Vegan, Gluten Free)

At Tasti Whip, located on the northwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue & Underwood Street

Chicken-Fried Bacon Fries from Soul Bowl are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

8. Chicken-Fried Bacon Fries: Beef bacon strips double-breaded in tempura flour and fried. Garnished with fresh parsley and served in a cup. Choice of two dipping sauces: Cashville Hot, a brown sugar Nashville-style hot sauce; or 24k Gold BBQ, a passion fruit Charleston gold barbecue sauce.

At Soul Bowl, located in the Food Building, east wall

Cinna-Sugar Crust Tidbits from Sara’s Tipsy Pies are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

9. Cinna-sugar Crust Tidbits: Freshly baked flaky pie crust strips covered in cinnamon and sugar. Served with a side of whiskey-flavored caramel dipping sauce. (Vegetarian, Vegan upon request)

At Sara’s Tipsy Pies, located in the Food Building, northwest wall

Croffle Cloud from Spinning Wylde is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

10. Croffle Cloud: Croissant pressed in a waffle iron and topped with fresh whipped sweet cream, a drizzle of fruit puree and a cloud of cotton candy. Choice of three flavors: Banana Caramel – caramel drizzle with banana taffy cotton candy; Yuzu Meringue – yuzu puree with lemon meringue cotton candy; or Coconut Cream – coconut drizzle with coconut cotton candy. (Vegetarian)

At Spinning Wylde, located north of Wright Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets, at Family Fair at Baldwin Park

Deep-Fried Tofuego Bites from Rooted & Wild are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

11. Deep-Fried Tofuego Bites: Bites of breaded tofu, deep fried and tossed in a tangy, spicy sauce. Served on a bed of pineapple and napa cabbage slaw. Topped with sesame seeds and scallions. (Vegan)

At Rooted & Wild (Snack House), located in the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum, south side

Dill Pickle Iced Tea from Loon Lake Iced Tea is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

12. Dill Pickle Iced Tea: Brewed black tea infused with dill pickle flavor and served with a dill pickle spear. Garnished with a rim of chamoy, Tajín, salt and dill. (Vegan, Gluten Free)

At Loon Lake Iced Tea, located on the west side of Underwood Street between Wright and Dan Patch avenues

Fawaffle from Baba’s is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

13. Fawaffle: Falafel – a traditional Middle Eastern fritter of chickpeas and herbs – pressed in a waffle iron, topped with tahini butter, and served with cherry tomatoes, traditional hummus, green shatta, mint and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. (Vegetarian)

At Baba’s, located on the west side of Underwood Street between Lee and Randall avenues

Flauta Dippers from El Burrito Mercado are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

14. Flauta Dippers: Seasoned shredded chicken stuffed in rolled corn tortillas and fried. Served in a cup filled with mild tomatillo salsa, sour cream and crumbled cotija cheese.

At El Burrito Mercado, located at the International Bazaar, south wall

Freaky Fryday from The Herbivorous Butcher is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

15. Freaky Fryday: Chicken-fried vegan bacon served with vegan fried chicken strips infused with bacon flavor. Optional toppings include mini donut cinnamon sugar and maple syrup, pickle seasoning and ranch dressing, spicy buffalo sauce and dragon dust – or a combination of all three. (Vegan)

At The Herbivorous Butcher, located in the Food Building, west section, south wall

Grandma Doreen’s Dessert Dog from West End Creamery is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

16. Grandma Doreen’s Dessert Dog: Vanilla ice cream, created by Minnesota Dairy Lab, sandwiched between two pieces of Grandma Doreen’s Coffee Cake – a family recipe from Elgin, Minn. – made by Wrecktangle Pizza. Skewered on a stick and drizzled with house-made strawberry rhubarb jam. Garnished with cinnamon toast-flavored crispy treats, whipped cream and sprinkles. (Vegetarian)

At West End Creamery, located at West End Market, northwest section

Green Apple Sucker Ice Cream from Granny’s Apples + Lemonade is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

17. Green Apple Sucker Ice Cream: Tart green apple ice cream with swirls of sweet caramel – flavored like a caramel apple lollipop. Served in a cup. (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

At Granny’s Apples + Lemonade, located in the Food Building, west wall

Hot Honey Jalapeno Popper Donut from Fluffy’s Hand Cut Donuts is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

18. Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Donut: Hand-cut yeast-raised donut frosted with homemade jalapeño cream cheese. Topped with crumbled bacon, pickled jalapeños and drizzled with hot honey.

At Fluffy’s Hand Cut Donuts, located on the northwest corner of Carnes Avenue & Chambers Street

Hot Honey Pizza Ballzz from Green Mill are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

19. Hot Honey Pizza Ballzz: Three pizza dough balls stuffed with cheese curds, pepperoni, herbs and Parmesan cheese. Brushed with garlic butter and topped with more pepperoni, herbs and Parmesan cheese. Finished with a drizzle of hot honey sauce.

At Green Mill, located on the east side of Cooper Street between Randall and Wright avenues, at Family Fair at Baldwin Park

Hula Kalua Pork from RC’s BBQ is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

20: Hula Kalua Pork: Slow-smoked pork collar caramelized with Hawaiian barbecue sauce, inspired by the flavors of traditional Hawaiian Kalua pork. Served atop a charred banana leaf with banana chips and Japanese quick-pickled cucumbers on the side. Finished with a sprinkle of coarse red sea salt.

At RC’s BBQ, located on the north side of West Dan Patch Avenue between Liggett and Chambers streets

Land of 10,000 Cakes from Bridgeman’s Ice Cream is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

21. Land of 10,000 Cakes: A Bridgeman’s Marble Sundae of Butter Brittle Ice Cream layered in a cup with a trio of mini Nadia Cupcakes – Creme Brulee, Loaded Pistachio and Chocolate Bliss. Topped with whipped cream and a cherry. (Vegetarian)

At Bridgeman’s Ice Cream, located on the northeast corner of Judson Avenue and Liggett Street

Patisserie Sweets in Two Varieties from the Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

22. Patisserie Sweets in Two Varieties: Two pastries from Patisserie 46. Apple Glaze: Pull-apart donut dough baked with Minnesota-grown Honeycrisp apples. Topped with brown sugar pecan streusel and orange blossom maple glaze. (Vegetarian)

Banana S’more: Baked brown-butter crumb cake with bananas, marshmallows and chocolate chunks. Topped with a graham cracker streusel. (Vegetarian)

At Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets

23. Pimento Cheese Puffs: Pimento cheese – a blend of cheddar cheese, mayo and pimento peppers – wrapped in puff pastry and deep fried. Served with a side of pepper jelly. (Vegetarian)

At Shanghai Henri’s, located at the International Bazaar, north wall

Pizza Cheese Curd Tacos from Richie’s Cheese Curd Tacos are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

24. Pizza Cheese Curd Tacos: Pepperoni, sausage and pizza-flavored fried cheese curds in a crispy flour shell, topped with marinara sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

At Richie’s Cheese Curd Tacos, located on the west side of Chambers Street between West Dan Patch and Carnes avenues

Pot of Gold Potato Dumplings from O’Gara’s at the Fair are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

25. Pot of Gold Potato Dumplings: Cheesy garlic mashed potatoes folded into flaky dumplings, by Twin Cities-based Saturday Dumpling Co., and deep fried. Served with a side of Top the Tater® “The Original” Chive Onion dip. (Vegetarian)

At O’Gara’s at the Fair, located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street

Shrimp & Pork Toast On A Stick from Union Hmong Kitchen is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

26. Shrimp & Pork Toast On-A-Stick: A mixture of ground pork and shrimp combined with Hmong aromatics – lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots and Thai chilis – seasoned with fish sauce, spread on Texas toast and deep fried. Served on a stick with a side of apricot jelly hot sauce.

At Union Hmong Kitchen, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner

Smashadilla from Gass Station Grill is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

27. Smashadilla: Smashed seasoned ground beef and Gouda cheese grilled on a flour tortilla. Served folded and dressed with caramelized onions, lettuce, pickles and Gass Station Grill’s homemade burger sauce.

At Gass Station Grill, located on the west side of Cooper Street between Dan Patch and Judson avenues, outside southeast corner of the Food Building

Somali Street Fries from Midtown Global Market’s Oasis Grill and Hoyo Sambusa are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

* 28. Somali Street Fries: A blend of Somali Beef Suqaar – spiced beef, vegetables, cheese and herbs – piled atop a bed of french fries. Topped with white garlic sauce and green jalapeño hot sauce.

At Midtown Global Market’s Oasis Grill & Hoyo Sambusa, located in the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall (Aug. 21-26 only)

Sweet Squeakers from The Blue Barn are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

29. Sweet Squeakers: White cheddar cheese curds coated in a funnel cake batter, deep fried, and topped with a scoop of fresh lemon whipped cream. Finished with a drizzle of berry sauce. (Vegetarian)

At The Blue Barn, located at West End Market, south of the History & Heritage Center

Tandoori Chicken Quesaratha from Holy Land is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

30. Tandoori Chicken Quesaratha: Spiced tandoori chicken layered with a blend of Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheese and a mixture of sauteed onions, mixed bell peppers, jalapeños, corn, cilantro and green chilis. Folded inside paratha bread and griddled on a flat top grill. Served with a side of Holy Land’s Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce.

At Holy Land, located at the International Bazaar, southeast corner

Timber Twists from Giggles’ Campfire Grill are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

31. Timber Twists: A savory mixture of Italian sausage, mozzarella, cream cheese and barbecue rub piped into three large manicotti shells, then wrapped in bacon. Cooked in a wood-fired smoker for an infusion of smokey flavor. Served with a side of Giggles’ signature barbecue sauce.

At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located on the southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street at The North Woods

Triple Chocolate Mini Donuts from Solem’s Cheese Curds and Mini Donuts are an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

32. Triple Chocolate Mini Donuts: Chocolate mini donuts dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with chocolate icing, and topped with chocolate sprinkles and mini milk chocolate chips. Served in a bucket rimmed with more chocolate icing and sprinkles. (Vegetarian)

At Solem’s Cheese Curds & Mini Donuts, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Murphy and Lee avenues

Uncrustaburger from Coaster’s is an official new food at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. (Courtesy of Minnesota State Fair)

33. Uncrustaburger: A 4 oz. hamburger patty with cheese, pickles and special sauce, sandwiched between two deep-fried peanut butter & grape jelly Uncrustables®.

At Coasters, located on the southeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street

NEW FOOD VENDORS

1. Beans & Beignets: Beans & Beignets serves freshly made beignets (deep-fried pastry dough topped with powdered sugar), plus a variety of iced and hot beverages, including tea, coffee, chai lattes and espresso drinks.

Located on the northwest corner of Judson Avenue and Clough Street

2. Chocolate Strawberry Cup: Chocolate Strawberry Cup serves fresh strawberries in a cup with toppings in four flavors: Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup (layered with Belgian-style chocolate, pistachio butter, kataifi and pistachios); Matcha White Chocolate Strawberry Cup (layered with matcha white chocolate and melted chocolate topped with marshmallow sauce); Chocolate Strawberry Cup (covered with melted Belgian-style chocolate); and Chocolate Strawberries & Cream (covered in melted chocolate and topped with a tower of whipped cream and chocolate drizzle). All strawberry cups are gluten free, except the Dubai chocolate cup.

Located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cooper Street

3. Greater Tater: Greater Tater serves Tater Kegs – jumbo deep-fried tots stuffed with savory fillings – in five flavors: Bacon Jalapeño; Bacon Cheddar; Breakfast Skillet; Cheese Bomb; and Reuben. Served with choice of sauces: thousand island, blue cheese, Top the Tater®, maple syrup and ketchup. All Tater Kegs are gluten-free.

Located on the west side of Liggett Street between Carnes and Judson avenues, outside the Horse Barn

4. Lumpia City: Lumpia City serves lumpia – traditional Filipino fried spring rolls – in two fusion flavors: Pizza Lumpia (mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, pizza sauce and Italian herbs); and turon-inspired Ube Butter Banana French Toast Lumpia (French toast strips soaked in ube butter syrup with caramelized bananas, dusted with powdered sugar).

Located on the north side of Judson Avenue between Liggett and Clough streets

5. Magdalena’s Chimney Cakes: Magdalena’s Chimney Cakes serves Chimney Cakes (a rotisserie-baked Hungarian pastry shaped like a cone) filled with vanilla ice cream and choice of Nutella® or caramel spread and toppings (crushed OREO® Cookies, rainbow sprinkles or frosted flakes).

Located on the north side of Judson Avenue between Clough and Nelson streets

6. Midtown Global Market’s Irie Jamaican: Midtown Global Market’s Irie Jamaican serves oxtail (jerk or barbecue) with festival (a sweet, fried bread); sweet plantains; coconut shrimp skewers; and a ginger and hibiscus drink. (Aug. 27 to Sept. 1 only)

Located in the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall

7. Midtown Global Market’s Oasis Grill & Hoyo Sambusa: Midtown Global Market’s Oasis Grill & Hoyo Sambusa serves Official New Food Somali Street Fries; cones of mini sambusas and full-size sambusas (beef or lentil) with choice of sauce; and slushies in two flavors (Vimto and watermelon). (Aug. 21-26 only)

Located in the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall

8. Urban Glow Mocktails: Urban Glow Mocktails serves craft mocktails, including: Dirty NoTini (lemon, dill pickling spices & olive brine); Nojito (minty-lime with a hint of molasses); CosNo (cranberry, orange & lime); Grilled Peach No Fashioned (caramelized peach garnished with peach & cherry); Autumn Mule (apple, warm cinnamon & spicy ginger); Pineapple Upside Down Cake (chilled pineapple slushie); Bonspiel Blue (cucumber, lemon & blue tea); and Nitro Cold Brew (cold brew on tap, carbonated with nitrogen, with assorted flavor shots). Plus, small bites – Cheweenies (mini Kramarczuk’s all-beef hot dogs nestled in sweet Hawaiian rolls paired with mocktail-inspired mustards).

Located at the North End, northwest section, across from the North End Event Center

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