Gale Frost
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- Mainstays at the State Fair bring folks back
MPR’s Greg Magnuson reports on the mainstays that bring people back to the Minnesota State Fair, including Ye Old Mill, the oldest attraction on the fairgrounds, and Hamline Dining Hall.
- Evolution of the State Fair
MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews two local historians about the early days of the Minnesota State Fair. They discuss its development from farm celebration to entertainment, and a future as a gathering.
- Gale Frost talks fair fascination
MPR’s John Biewen talks with Gale Frost, Minnesota State Fair museum curator, about the public’s fascination with the State Fair. Frost collects fair artifacts as “markers” of past events.
- State Fair historian reflects on the changes over the decades
MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews State Fair curator Gale Frost about the many changes in public interest over the Minnesota State Fair’s history.
- Reflections on the State Fair's past
MPR’s Paula Schroeder talks with Gale Frost, fair museum curator; and Clarence, a longtime 4H member about some memorable moments of the Minnesota State Fair.
- Gale Frost gives an audio tour of State Fair Museum
MPR’s Suzanne Strickland interviews Gale Frost about Minnesota State Fair History Museum. Frost shares a few artifact highlights and his affection for the Minnesota State Fair. Frost created the Minnesota State Fair History Museum in 1976 and serves as its curator.
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