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St. Kate's Exhibitors talking to fair-goers at Minnesota State Fair

St. Kate's is at the Minnesota State Fair

St. Kate's is conducting a large-scale research study at the Minnesota State Fair that will collect health metrics on over 1,000 fair attendees to help characterize the health of Minnesotans.

The study will take place in the Driven to Discovery Research Facility during nearly every day of the Minnesota State Fair. Taken together, a team of 30 students, staff, and faculty will be working on this research study. Note that this study is supported by Dr. Schumacher's 2025 Carol Easley Denny Award.

Remaining dates:

  • Thursday 8/28 (2:30 - 9 pm)
  • Friday 8/29 (2:30 - 9 pm)
  • Saturday 8/30 (9 am - 2 pm)
  • Sunday 8/31 (9 am - 2 pm)
  • Monday 9/1 (9 am - 9 pm)

Location: Driven to Discovery Research Facility at the Minnesota State Fair (1367 Cosgrove St)

Woman volunteering for D2D research at Minnesota State Fair

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