Why didn’t anyone ever tell me how excellent a music show at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand can be? This year there were two shows that I wanted to see: Dwight Yoakam, who opened for Sheryl Crow, and a few days later, Michael Franti with Spearhead. For several years, the fair had repelled me. Crowds, greasy food and endless hours walking on pavement had failed to appeal. Read More »