When it came time to choose the flavor for the Star Tribune’s new State Fair lip balm, we asked for a little help from our friends — the readers. And they answered the call. Over the course of two weeks earlier this year, readers submitted more than 1,200 ideas. Suggestions ranged from honey and Honeycrisp apple to Top the Tater and Tater Tot hot dish, with a few nods for walleye, lefse and craft beer thrown in. We took the most popular flavors and left the rest up to our readers — again — who voted for Rhubarb Crisp as this year’s lip balm flavor. More than 600 votes were cast. Tap the link in our bio for all the details from Nicole Hvidsten. Photos by @alexkormann12. @mnstatefair #greatminnesotagettogether #minnesotastatefair