Minnesota's Got Talent

Sixty-one counties in the great state of Minnesota sent contestants to the Fair's County Fair Talent Contest. The contest is held over 10 days at Family Fair in Baldwin Park. The winners of the contest are as follows:

• Open Division 1st Place: Sher-Bounce Crew, Sherburne County - "Wonderland" dance performance



• Teen Division 1st Place: Angela Steele, Isanti County - "I Can't Do It Alone" vocal and dance performance



• Preteen Division 1st Place: Josie Nelson, Norman County - "Sunshine" vocal and guitar solo

The best amateur talent sent shockwaves of amazement through the Grandstand crowd of nearly 10,000 at the 38th annual State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals on September 4. Those winners are:

• Open Division 1st Place: Connor Engstrom, Mountain Lake - "Rise of the Phoenix" original guitar performance



• Teen Division 1st Place: Tori Adams, Edina - "Time To Say Goodbye" vocal solo



• Preteen Division 1st Place: Jose Nelson, Alexandria - "Sunshine" vocal and guitar solo

Congratulations, Minnesota - you've clearly got talent!