A group of native Minnesotans are celebrating the Great Minnesota Get Together Saturday ... in New York City. The organizers of fifth annual event are serving, among other state fair favorites, Sweet Martha's chocolate chip cookies and deep-fried cheese curds.

When it comes to the State Fair, some of us like to see and do the same things year after year. But if you're looking to try something new, the folks at the fair have come out with this year's list of additions to the Get-Together.

Alan Jackson's grandstand performance was dominated by well-known no. 1 hits, but the country superstar wasn't afraid to throw in some surprises.

The 27,000-square-foot AgStar Arena will be used for horse and livestock judging at the State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights. The new facility replaces the 1960s Judging Arena and Horse Annex that was demolished last fall. This year's 12 day Great Minnesota Get-Together kicks-off August 23.

Spaghetti Sticks -- a tasty concoction introduced at this year's Minnesota State Fair -- is on a new list of over-the-top foods served at fair events around the country. The list also includes a fried ice cream sandwich from the Florida State Fair and a hot beef sundae from the Tennessee State Fair.