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Meet two giants of Minnesota labor at the State Fair this week. Union actors will portray Sabrie Akin (above) , founder of the Duluth Labor World newspaper, and Nellie Stone Johnson (below), a leader of the union and civil rights movements, in performances at the Minnesota AFL-CIO’s labor pavilion.
Emily Zimmer will appear as Sabrie Akin on Friday, Sept. 3, at noon and 3 p.m.
Eve Black will appear as Nellie Stone Johnson on Saturday, Sept. 4, and Sunday, Sept. 5, at noon and 3 p.m. both days.
The labor pavilion is located at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper Avenues, near the Snelling Ave. entrance to the fairgrounds. It features many other activities. View a schedule.
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