Minnesota politicians are thirsty for firefighters at the State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - Friday marked the Governor's Fire Prevention Day at the Minnesota State Fair, and politicians are jumping at the chance to pose with firefighters.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar posted a photo of her with four firefighters — three of them shirtless — at the Minnesota State Fair, stating "State Fair pro tip: You don’t want to miss the Minnesota firefighters at the @MNAFLCIO."
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar replied to Klobuchar's post with the phrase, "Can confirm" and a photo of her posing with five firefighters.
Klobuchar's post drew attention from others, too, inducing city officials in other states. Here's a sampling:
This story will be updated if and when more politicians share their State Fair firefighter pics.