Record number of law enforcement personnel staffing the Minnesota State Fair
There are more than 200 police officers, sheriff's deputies and state troopers from more than 60 law enforcement agencies at the fairgrounds this year.
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There are more than 200 police officers, sheriff's deputies and state troopers from more than 60 law enforcement agencies at the fairgrounds this year.
There are still lots of unanswered questions about school resource officers and their role inside Minnesota schools.
It's the only upcoming trial for former President Donald Trump where viewers outside the courtroom will be able to watch.
The Minnesota State Fair is no stranger to massive crowds, and for some, the sights, sounds and smells of the fair can be as fun as they are overwhelming.
"We appreciate our neighbors in Saint Paul keeping an eye out for him," Walz said. "There will be two very grateful kids over here if Afton finds his way home."
The Minnesota State Fair has been a popular attraction for nearly as long as the state has existed. While much has changed over the years, much hasn't! Using archive photos, we take a look back at the 1960s and compare landmarks to today.
Thursday is Seniors Day at the Minnesota State Fair, with a discounted admission price of $13 for visitors 65 and older.
The crash happened on the evening of July 18 at North Washington and 21st avenues, killing Andrew Hyde. A woman who was in the passenger seat of the Hyundai was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Police say two people were arrested Wednesday in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on St. Paul's Raspberry Island earlier this month.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for roughly 30 seconds while answering questions from reporters in Kentucky.
With summer's end just around the corner, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is enticing Minnesotans to sample one of the state's many parks before autumn's arrival.
One of the most iconic rides at the State Fair will be closed for the rest of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
The language in question is a small snippet, part of a 200-plus-page education bill passed into law this past session. The portion of the law itself limits district employees — including SROs — from placing students into certain holds.
The Minnesota Vikings named eight captains for the upcoming season, including their superstar wide receiver and a player many thought wouldn't even be on the team this year.
Among the winners this year at the fair were two high-profile recent food vendors with an eye toward giving fairgoers a truly international culinary experience.
