ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is thrilled to announce that three of its new fair foods were selected for the coveted 2025 Minnesota State Fair New Fair Foods List.

The Bison Meatball Sub, created by Chef Dave Buxton, and the Apple Glaze and Banana S’more created by Chef John Kraus of Patisserie 46, are among the more than 30 items on this year’s new fair foods list.

Minnesota Farmers Union showcases local foods at its MFU Coffee Shop at 1635 Dan Patch Ave. on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The Coffee Shop is managed by Farmers Kitchen + Bar, an MFU-owned farmer-to-table restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. MFU partners with other food artisans, including Earl Giles, to bring high-quality products to the Minnesota State Fair.

“At MFU, we take pride in supporting farmers and rural communities,” said MFU President Gary Wertish. “Each year, we strive to showcase different foods grown in Minnesota at the state fair. This year, we’re featuring bison from Eichten’s Bison in Center City, pork from Hidden Stream Farm in Elgin and Zestar apples from Lost Eden Orchard and Farm Apple Stand in Credit River. All our dairy products are from Stony Creek Dairy in Melrose and our maple syrup comes from Tappers in St. Paul. We believe buying local not only supports our neighbors but also tastes great.”

The Bison Meatball Sub includes bison and bacon meatballs made with Minnesota wild rice served with bison gravy, quick-pickled cucumbers, crispy fried onions and sour cream on a toasted wild rice hoagie.

The two Patisserie sweets are exclusive creations by Chef Kraus. The Apple Glaze features pull-apart doughnut dough baked with Minnesota-grown Zestar apples and topped with brown sugar pecan streusel and orange blossom maple glaze. The Banana S’more is a twist on a traditional s’more with brown-butter crumb cake, bananas, marshmallows and chocolate chunks topped with graham cracker streusel.

Minnesota Farmers Union has had a presence at the Minnesota State Fair since 1953, with a building on the corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street. It became the Farmers Union Coffee Shop in 2003.

The 2025 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 21-Sept. 1 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

About Minnesota Farmers Union

Minnesota Farmers Union works to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life of family farmers and ranchers and rural communities. MFU is a nonprofit membership-based organization. Membership is open to everyone. Learn more and join at www.mfu.org, and follow MFU on Facebook, X, Bluesky and Instagram.

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