Kevin Doran & 5 at the Fair: Day 7

Wednesday, Kevin Doran met with a 4-H ambassador, explored the inside of the human brain using virtual reality technology, and learned to pour the perfect malt.

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Here’s a look at what Kevin did on Day 7 of the fair:

Fair Insider: Day 7

Kevin Doran spoke with Mike Marcotte, executive producer of Minnesota Live, on how visitors can navigate the 2022 Minnesota State Fair like a pro. 

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Xcel Energy demos its new all-electric bucket truck

Representatives of Xcel Energy joined Kevin Doran to showcase their new all-electric bucket trucks. Xcel is the first energy provider in the country to roll out these all-electric vehicles to its fleet and will test them out in the Twin Cities over the next six to 12 months.

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Gun lock giveaway at the State Fair

Doran spoke with John Harrington, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), about the free gun lock giveaway taking place this year at the fair.

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Meet Evelyn Otto with Wright Co. 4-H

Evelyn Otto starts her senior year at Delano High School this fall. She lives on a hobby farm, and for her 4-H project this year, she sewed a dress made of wool. Otto was selected as one of Minnesota’s 4-H State Ambassadors this year.

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Virtual walkthrough of the human brain

Doran joined Dr. Clark Chen, a neurosurgeon for M. Health Fairview, showing a walkthrough of the human brain using a virtual reality headset.

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Kiwanis Malt Shop

Todd Levig of Kiwanis Malt Shop showed Kevin how to pour the perfect ice cream malt. Kiwanis Malt Shop has been a staple of the great Minnesota get-together for 53 years, with 100% of proceeds going to help Minnesota service projects for children.

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International Overdose Awareness Day

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge joined Doran to share information about substance use and overdoses, demonstrated how to use the life-saving drug, Naloxone, and provided information and resources, including fentanyl testing strips.

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