I took a look at 7 different 'Minnesota' things to see how much they cost on average in 2016 and what people are paying in 2026. Minnesota State Fair Adult Admissionlaura anderson unsplash laura anderson unsplashThe Great Minnesota Get-Together a decade ago was a steal. Back in 2016, a gallon of milk cost on average $2.75/gallon, and now milk is costing on average around $4/gallon. Back in 2016, a pound of ground beef cost, on average, $3.75/pound; now ground beef is averaging $6.25/pound. Tell Us You're From Minnesota (Without Saying You're From Minnesota) We asked you to tell us you were from Minnesota, without actually saying you were from Minnesota.