Viral Comfrt brand opening first-ever store in Minnesota. One of My Favorite Hoodie Brands Is Coming to Minnesota!!! If you love being cozy as much as I do, I have some dangerous news for your bank account: Comfrt is opening its very first Minnesota location, right inside the Mall of America! Is there a better place for them to set up shop? I think not. Get its free mobile app If you haven't seen Comfrt on your feeds yet, they're the internet-viral brand famous for making ridiculously comfy, anxiety-relieving apparel. I'm talking about their famous weighted hoodies, pajama sets, blankets, and that viral travel hoodie with the built-in eye mask. "Comfrt has quickly become one of the most talked-about lifestyle and apparel brands online, and we're thrilled to welcome one of its first permanent retail locations to Mall of America" - Ashley Hofmann, Director of Leasing at Mall of America. I actually own the travel hoodie and a stack of their sweatpants, and I'm not even lying, they are easily some of the best lounge pieces I've ever bought. From day one, Comfrt has been about creating a sense of belonging through thoughtfully designed apparel and home products that combine comfort, function, and purpose. Its brand is rooted in mental wellness, inclusivity, and community, and 103.7 The Loon is excited to bring that experience to life in a physical space. - Hudson Leogrande. Founder and CEO of Comfrt. Up until now, 103.7 The Loon has had to order everything online and wait by the window for the delivery truck. But this winter, Comfrt is opening a massive 2,690-square-foot store on Level 1 West (101 West Market) at MOA. I guess this is one reason to look forward to winter. I know, I said what I said. 2026 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand performers. Here is the schedule of all of the performing acts that will take the Grandstand stage at the Minnesota State Fair in 2026. As more acts are announced, 103.7 The Loon'll update this schedule. Thursday, August 27, 2026. Grammy Award-winning singer Bonnie Raitt is set to kick off the 2026 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand music series, playing on Thursday, August 27. Friday, August 28, 2026. Grammy Award-winning, best-selling comedic recording artist legend Weird Al Yankovic is bringing his full-production comedy music show to the Minnesota State Fair as part of his "Bigger & Weirded 2026 Tour". Joining Weird Al will be opening act Puddles Pity Party. Saturday, August 29, 2026. A celebration of the "Minneapolis Sound", made famous most notably by Prince and embraced by numerous other acts, will be part of this year's Minnesota State Fair Grandstand series. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will lead a night of music celebrating the iconic music style, which will also include a huge list of special guests, including Johnny Gill, Morris Day & Jerome Benton from The Time, Jordan Knight from NKOTB, Ruben Studdard, and others. Sunday, August 30, 2026. Four-time Grammy Award winner Sierra Ferrell will grace the Grandstand stage to cap off the opening weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Best known for award-winning songs like "American Dreaming" and "Lighthouse" off her most recent album, "Trail of Flowers, this stop is part of her "Heavy Petal Tour". Joining Ferrell will be country music legend Tanya Tucker, who was added in late June as a special guest for this night of the fair. Monday, August 31, 2026. Legendary 1960s hitmakers Tommy James & The Shondells will headline a night dedicated to the hits of the 1960s. With over 30 chart-topping hits like "Crystal Blue Persuasion", "Crimson & Clover", "Mony Mony", and "I Think We're Alone Now", their timeless songs are something everyone will know and enjoy. They will be joined by opening act Herman's Hermits, starring Peter Noone, kicking off the night of music. Tuesday, September 1, 2026. After Rod Stewart canceled several of his upcoming tour dates, including this one at the fair with Richard Marx, the fair had to find a replacement. The replacement? Hairball will be headlining a free show with special guest Slave Raider on Tuesday night. All seating will be general admission, free with your admission to the fair. Doors open at 6 pm to grab your seats, the show starts at 7 pm. Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Pop stars AJR will headline a show that includes opening acts Quinn XCII and Avery Cochrane on Wednesday, September 2. Thursday, September 3, 2026. With numerous awards, including Grammys, ACMs, CMAs, and more, Brad Paisley has cemented himself as one of the biggest names in country music over the last quarter-century. Brad will be joining the lineup for this year's Minnesota State Fair Grandstand entertainment series, being joined by special guest Avery Anna to kick the night off. Friday, September 4, 2026. Part country star, part rockstar, HARDY is an act with a multi-genre appeal, and he's coming to the 2026 Minnesota State Fair on Friday, September 4! Joining HARDY for this show will be special guest McCoy Moore. Saturday, September 5, 2026. Three truly iconic acts are teaming up for the "It's Iconic Tour" in 2026, which includes a stop at the Minnesota State Fair on September 5! The acts include TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue, who, between them, have numerous major music awards and incredible hit songs to enjoy at this show. Sunday, September 6, 2026. An annual tradition returns once again to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand! The 20 nightly first-place winners of the amateur talent competition show off their skills in the contest's finals on Sunday, September 6. This is a free event to attend - no ticket needed - and offers a lot of fun entertainment from talented fairgoers you don't want to miss! The show gets underway at 7:30 pm. Monday, September 7, 2026. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand entertainment series will conclude with the most-awarded female gospel artist, CeCe Winans, bringing her "More Than This World Tour" to the Grandstand on Monday, September 7.

Hudson Leogrande was homeless at 16 after dropping out of school. Now, at 30, he leads Comfrt, a loungewear brand projected to reach $1 billion in revenue this year, and serves on the board of David Beckham's wellness company IM8. Leogrande's path included car sales, an Airbnb arbitrage business that generated $60,000 monthly, and a teeth whitening brand that initially struggled. During COVID-19 lockdown, he launched Comfrt with $50,000, creating weighted hoodies and sweatpants designed to provide comfort and calm. The brand grew rapidly through social media, now working with 500 content creators and employing 140 people. Despite going broke several times in 2024, Comfrt recovered by bringing in operational leadership including a COO and CFO.