WTIP visits the Minnesota State Fair for annual ‘Radio on a Stick’

This week, WTIP Broadcasters Julie Carlson and Matthew Brown ventured down to the Minnesota State Fair to host live coverage from the Ampers booth located in the Education Building. They welcomed a variety of special guests throughout the day to talk about fair traditions, local wildlife, and state programs.

Below are photos and audio interviews with:

• Abby Cline talking about her stunt dogs
• Maddi Nistler and All About Loons: Preserving Freshwater for Minnesota’s State Bird
• Princess Kay of the Milky Way
• Keri Huber, the State Fair archivist
• Gail Buhl from The Raptor Center
• Gerry Kuzler, Butter Sculptor
• State Ambassador of the 4-H Club
• Julie Blaha, MN State Auditor

Kalli Hawkins September 4, 2026