Pronto Pups versus classic corn dogs is a contentious debate in Minnesota. Whichever side you fall on, the distinction between the two is worth noting: While the Pup batter does include cornmeal ...

Folks who have a deep-seated love of the Minnesota State Fair can struggle to make it through the year between 12-day runs, dreaming about corn dogs, crop art and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds.

Many Minnesota State Fairgoers adopt a similar food-eating strategy: Striking a balance between trying new foods and eating the old favorites like corn dogs, sweet corn, and Sweet Martha’s Cookies.