Trinkets You Can't Live Without At The Grandstand
If you're heading to the State Fair, the grandstand is always a must stop. You'll find hundreds of vendors selling everything from clothing, to household items, to musical instruments.
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If you're heading to the State Fair, the grandstand is always a must stop. You'll find hundreds of vendors selling everything from clothing, to household items, to musical instruments.
From live performances from a blues band, to Jason DeRusha trying out butter carving, to finding out what Midway Life is like -- the WCCO 4 At The Fair on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 carries a full slate. Thursday's also Seniors Day, in addition to the State's Largest Senior Stretch & Stroll and multicultural performances.
The management of the Minnesota Orchestra says a new deal in the works that would bring musicians back ending a nearly year-long lockout, but musicians say it was submitted outside of mediation.
Can't get to the State Fair this year? Assuage your isolation from drippy cheese curds and fragrant livestock by catching one of these ten movies.
When one of the hottest bands in the world comes to Minnesota, they will be leaving with a personalized gift from one of our oldest companies. Mumford and Sons will play at the Xcel Energy Center on Sept. 4 and they'll have four custom-made bags from Duluth Pack waiting for them when they do.
A Twin Cities school is honoring the legacy of Minnesota-author Vince Flynn, who died of prostate cancer in June at the age of 47. Flynn is best known for his popular series of political thrillers featuring the character Mitch Rapp.
The first Internet Cat Video Festival was a grassroots surprise, but damned if the Walker and the State Fair powers that be aren't pulling out all stops to make sure lightning doesn't strike twice.
The Como Pool and the Science Museum are hits on heat wave days. WCCO photojournalist Gordy Leach captured the sights and sounds of those keeping cool. Check out the video report for more.
They've sold 16 million records worldwide and have had six top 40 singles in the United States, including one of the biggest pop hits of the 90s. Remember MmmBop?
It's Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Earlier Tuesday, there was a moving tribute to the military at the Leinie's Bandshell.
Admit it -- sometimes you're tempted to hit up a Twins game just for a ticket to the concession stands. It's OK. We've all been there. Luckily, the Twins have been working on an idea to bring their incredible food offerings to you.
Just because the State Fair is up and running doesn't mean you shouldn't check out some of the best screening options out there. This may go down as one of the most blisteringly, stiflingly hot fairs ever -- you might just need no excuse to duck into a darkened theater.
After consuming some creative – and sometimes downright ridiculous – foods-on-a-stick, satisfy for ears this Friday with some great local music.
A new year, a new chance to redefine your look -- but where to begin? Back-to-school shopping doesn't have to be stressful, especially if you have an expert making sure you know exactly what's in and the trends to look for this fall. Carly Gatzlaff, of À La Mode Wardrobe Consulting, is a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant in the Twin Cities. She says it's time to pack away the summer neons and focus on earthy tones for fall. Here's her top 5 trends for back-to-school.
Day 2 at the State Fair was all about ramping up for the Agrilympics. Do you think the 'CCO news team will take home the gold again this year?
