Me, Mabel & My Meat

Minnesota is a great place to live. We have over 10,000 lakes, the boundary waters, Joe Mauer, the Minnesota State Fair (home of the deep fried cheese curd) and meat raffles. Last weekend I learned that the meat raffle may be Minnesota's secret weapon. It is a very simple process and very fun.

Step 1. Meet Mabel

Step 2. Buy your ticket

Step 3. When Mabel shouts "I'm spinnin' the wheel" you yell

"SPIN THE WHEEL MABEL!"

(This is the key to success)

Step 4. Win and enjoy 9 pounds of hamburger, 9 pounds of chicken or both.

Step 5. Have a celebratory beer.