 It's hard to believe but the 12 best days of summer are right around the corner. The Minnesota State Fair is preparing for another season and this past week announced seven new rides that will be featured in this year's Mighty Midway. Out of the seven new rides, three of those are the first of their kind in North America. One of those rides is currently being constructed in Italy. The Haunted Castle dark ride is for brave souls who embark on this darkest of dark rides and will encounter two levels of spooks, sounds and lights. Now the next ride is nothing short of spectacular. The Super Frisbee is the only one of its kind. It's at 52 feet tall. The gondola ride rotates at 20 revolutions per minute and it free falls at three and a half times the force of gravity. Other new rides include down draft rock star in the twin flip. A combination carousel and teacups will also be added to the Kidway. Now Lakeland News is excited to be part of the great Minnesota get together yet again and will be bringing you localized stories throughout the fair. The Minnesota State Fair runs August 23rd through September 3rd. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.