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- Minnesota State Fair: Origins and Traditions (MNopedia)
The Minnesota State Fair is a yearly celebration of agriculture, crafts, food, and community. In the twenty-first century, nearly 1.8 million people attend the twelve-day event every year, making it the second-largest state fair in the nation. The gathering is a Minnesota tradition that has more than earned its nickname, “The Great Minnesota Get-Together.”
- Chara (stars.astro.illinois.edu)
CHARA (Beta Canum Venaticorum). A lovely name for a northern star that vaults the heavens in northern spring, “Chara” from Greek meaning “joy.”