John talked with State Fair Entertainment Coordinator Nate Dungan about some of the performances out at the Fair. Then old-school wrestling expert George Schire stopped by for a visit

John kicked off a rainy day at the Fair with Dave Lee and the newly minted "Good Neighbor Lifetime Achievement Award" winner Bill Popp. Then 3rd District Congressman Bill Popp stopped by for a visit.

John talked to a group of 4H'ers about the "Poultry Prince and Princess" contest here at the Fair. Then Twins translator Elvis Martinez joined him for The Business of Baseball. Finally Brad Rebar from the Corn Roast booth stopped by

John was live from the Minnesota State Fair! He talked TV with Matt Roush, Sr. Critic at TV Guide. Then he talked with artist Kristi Abbot who created the official poster for the 2018 State Fair!

John opened his 46th year at the Fair with Dave Lee on "Extra Innings". Then he caught up with Dean Phillips, DFL candidate for the 3rd District congressional seat

John was live from the Great MN Get-Together! He talked to Jim Davnie, Exec. Dir. of SciMathMN about STEM Day at the Fair. Then he was joined by Stephanie Janousek from "The Hangar", a new food building on the Fairgrounds.

John talked with Jeff Maday from Cantebury Park about this weekends Indian Relay Races. Then he talked to comedian Tim Slagle who's headling this weekend at ACME Comedy Co.

John talked with author Steve Hamilton about his latest mystery, "Dead Man Running". Then Dan Hendrickson from the BBB of MN & ND joined him with consumer tips for the State Fair. Finally Kim Johnson had 4 Things You Need to Know

John talked to Dave Lee to kick off the show. Then he spoke with CBS News' Steven Portnoy about the conviction of Paul Manfort and guilty plea of Michael Cohen.

John talked with Star Tribune MN History columnist Curt Brown. Then Jack Reuler from the Mixed Blood Theatre talked about their upcoming season