Herbivorous Butcher: Vegan Chicken Bacon
Maxx stops by the Food Building at the State Fair to try the Freaky Fryday from the Herbivorous Butcher.
Maxx stops by the Food Building at the State Fair to try the Freaky Fryday from the Herbivorous Butcher.
Princess Kay of the Milky Way: Butter Sculptures
Adam stops by the Dairy Building at the Minnesota State Fair. He meets Princess Kay of the Milk Way, Malorie Thornton, and Princess Kay finalists.
Adam stops by the Dairy Building at the Minnesota State Fair. He meets Princess Kay of the Milk Way, Malorie Thornton, and Princess Kay finalists.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joins Adam Llorens at the Minnesota State Fair
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter made his first "Afternoon Shift" appearance with Adam Llorens at the Minnesota State Fair.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter made his first "Afternoon Shift" appearance with Adam Llorens at the Minnesota State Fair.
Maxx takes a trip to space at the State Fair
Gaea Dill-D'Ascoli from the Science Museum of Minnesota shows Maxx around the Journey to Space exhibit at the State Fair where you can learn what it's like to travel to space.
Gaea Dill-D'Ascoli from the Science Museum of Minnesota shows Maxx around the Journey to Space exhibit at the State Fair where you can learn what it's like to travel to space.
Alligator hotdish: Behind Bayou Bob's
Dallas Simonette brings the flavor of Louisiana to the Minnesota State Fair. He is the co-owner of Bayou Bob's and serves Minnesota classics... but with alligator.
Dallas Simonette brings the flavor of Louisiana to the Minnesota State Fair. He is the co-owner of Bayou Bob's and serves Minnesota classics... but with alligator.
Behind the counter of Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar
Sweet Martha's nieces Lucia and Rose Anderson show Adam the ropes at Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar.
Sweet Martha's nieces Lucia and Rose Anderson show Adam the ropes at Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar.
Books broadcast for blind and visually impaired people
Stevie Ray reads books, newspapers and magazines on a broadcast for blind and visually impaired individuals. He tells us about Radio Talking Book and how you can volunteer.
Stevie Ray reads books, newspapers and magazines on a broadcast for blind and visually impaired individuals. He tells us about Radio Talking Book and how you can volunteer.
White Earth Nation welcomes newborn bison calf
Jack Heisler tells us about the newborn bison calf born on White Earth Nation land.
Jack Heisler tells us about the newborn bison calf born on White Earth Nation land.
Maxx stops by the 4-H Building
Maxx Fuller tries his hand at farming at the 4H Building out at the Minnesota State Fair.
Maxx Fuller tries his hand at farming at the 4H Building out at the Minnesota State Fair.
Maxx tries the Uncrustaburger at the State Fair
Paul Hohenwald, the owner of Coasters Beer Garden, drops off the MN State Fair's juiciest new food item - the Uncrustaburger - at the FOX 9 booth for Maxx to try.
Paul Hohenwald, the owner of Coasters Beer Garden, drops off the MN State Fair's juiciest new food item - the Uncrustaburger - at the FOX 9 booth for Maxx to try.
Lauren's State Fair picks
Lauren Andrego gives us her advice for state fair rookies, amateurs and all-stars.
Lauren Andrego gives us her advice for state fair rookies, amateurs and all-stars.
Cambridge Dictionary added over 6,000 new skibidi words
Linguist Juan Lee tells us about the 6,000 new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary
Linguist Juan Lee tells us about the 6,000 new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary
Fight to build a tiny home in Blaine
The Blaine City Council has twice rejected homeowner Alex Pepin?s plan to build a backyard tiny home, despite his applications meeting city requirements and support from the Planning Commission. Alex tells us his motivations to build the house and what he is doing now to try to get the house built.
The Blaine City Council has twice rejected homeowner Alex Pepin?s plan to build a backyard tiny home, despite his applications meeting city requirements and support from the Planning Commission. Alex tells us his motivations to build the house and what he is doing now to try to get the house built.
You'll be dying to see SAW the Musical
Connor Jordan is a producer who converted one of the world's most popular horror movie franchise into a comedy horror mashup called SAW the MUSICAL.
Connor Jordan is a producer who converted one of the world's most popular horror movie franchise into a comedy horror mashup called SAW the MUSICAL.
Frankenstein zombie rabbits
UMN Extension educator Amy Rager tells us about these freaky looking rabbits that have been popping up across the country who have weird growths coming out of their body.
UMN Extension educator Amy Rager tells us about these freaky looking rabbits that have been popping up across the country who have weird growths coming out of their body.
Blood shortage emergency
Minnesota currently only has a two-day supply of blood -- a seven-day supply is needed to meet demand. Corey Bianchi-Rossi from Memorial Blood Centers tells The Afternoon Shift how you can donate blood and help save lives.
Minnesota currently only has a two-day supply of blood -- a seven-day supply is needed to meet demand. Corey Bianchi-Rossi from Memorial Blood Centers tells The Afternoon Shift how you can donate blood and help save lives.
50-year-old time capsule will be opened in Roseville
Diane Kinderwater graduated from Ramsey High School in 1975. She tells us about the time capsule that will be uncovered this Saturday.
Diane Kinderwater graduated from Ramsey High School in 1975. She tells us about the time capsule that will be uncovered this Saturday.
Organist Carolyn Diamond previews "The Sounds of Joy" free concert
Carolyn Diamond is an organist performing at a free concert this Saturday, August 23, at St. Olaf Catholic Church at 7 PM, and stopped by "The Afternoon Shift" to preview the event!
Carolyn Diamond is an organist performing at a free concert this Saturday, August 23, at St. Olaf Catholic Church at 7 PM, and stopped by "The Afternoon Shift" to preview the event!
Wrestling royalty in the house: The Hardy Boyz crash The Afternoon Shift
WWE wrestlers The Hardy Boyz, Jeff and Matt Hardy, join The Afternoon Shift to body slam Maxx and Adam with some WWE knowledge before taking to the ring here in Minnesota this September.
WWE wrestlers The Hardy Boyz, Jeff and Matt Hardy, join The Afternoon Shift to body slam Maxx and Adam with some WWE knowledge before taking to the ring here in Minnesota this September.
Mother of Walleye: DNR State Fair pond and new walleye limits
Genevieve Furtner was deemed the 'Mother of Walleye.' She tells us about the process of stocking the MN State Fair DNR fish pond and gives us her insights into the news of the walleye catch limit increase in Mille Lacs.
Genevieve Furtner was deemed the 'Mother of Walleye.' She tells us about the process of stocking the MN State Fair DNR fish pond and gives us her insights into the news of the walleye catch limit increase in Mille Lacs.



















