“It’s a joy to visit fairs,” said Baker. “I am a fair nut.”

The Great Minnesota Get-Together elects new Chairman of the Board -- Denny Baker.

Some interesting trivia in the article as well.

There are always two board members from Ramsey and Hennepin counties, but they can never serve as chairman, said Baker. That position is saved for someone with rural roots.

“It’s been that way for 150 years,” said Baker.

Didn't know that, but it makes sense...

The Minnesota State Fair surpasses any other state fair in the sale of food and beverages, said Baker. “We’re known as the food-on-a-stick-fair.”

It was also the first to create and maintain its own independent carnival.