2024 Minnesota State Fair ties 2018, 2019 for most daily records broken
Despite a power outage and historic severe storms, the 2024 Minnesota State Fair tied 2018 and 2019 for the distinction of setting five daily attendance records.
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Despite a power outage and historic severe storms, the 2024 Minnesota State Fair tied 2018 and 2019 for the distinction of setting five daily attendance records.
Police in St. Paul are investigating a shooting near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds that injured three people Monday evening.
Another gorgeous day at the Minnesota State Fair, another record number of people passing through the gates. Jeff Wagner visited the fairgrounds on Labor Day to recap an eventful 12-day stretch filled with massive crowds, severe storms and deep-fried delights.
The last day of the Minnesota State fair is Monday and that means it’s kids day. Tickets for fairgoers ages 5 – 12 are only $13.
Before we head back to work and school, let's take a moment to say goodbye and share memories, old and new, of a cherished Minnesota tradition.
Gov. Tim Walz made a visit to the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday after a string of campaign stops with Vice President Kamala Harris in recent weeks.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 Minnesota State Fair, including ticket information, hours, discounts and more.
The campaign trail ran through the State Fair Sunday morning, as Gov. Tim Walz made his first and only visit to the the Great Minnesota Get-Together this year.
After a week with multiple severe storms, cancellations, and delays, Friday at the Minnesota State Fair felt like a release of sorts.
Gov. Tim Walz made a visit to the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday after a string of campaign stops with Vice President Kamala Harris in recent weeks.
Pauleen Le visits the Horse Barn at the Great Minnesota Get-Together to hang with her favorite, fluffy fair animals!
Every year at the Minnesota State Fair, a lot of the excitement revolves around what's new and what's different, but the fairgrounds are packed with longtime food stands that have become true institutions.
The 2024 Minnesota State Fair is here, and with it, all the fried food, sugary sweets and delectable drinks for which your heart and taste buds yearn.
Bazille brought nine sheep to the State Fair, from Baldwin, Wisconsin. But these are no ordinary sheep. They're called baby dolls or minis, and the tallest ones are 24 inches from hoof to shoulder. A small animal in a big competition.
The public safety department was cited alongside such other fair staples as the Crazy Mouse roller coaster, the Mighty Midway's Milk Can Game and the foodie staple The Blue Barn.
It's not a traditional courtroom, but it fits in with the spirit of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
It’s one of the busiest buildings at the fair for both animals and visitors. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen visited the Miracle of Birth Center right before the fair began to learned how it got its start.
Whether you've visited for decades, or it's your first trip, odds are you have a few questions about the Minnesota State Fair.
For the first time anyone can remember, including Minnesota State Fair officials, the opening of the gates was delayed by two hours on Tuesday morning after storms raged across the Twin Cities late Monday and through the overnight.
"The success of our military is dependent on the sacrifice and service of our military spouses and families," said Commissioner Brad Lindsay.
There are 33 official new foods to savor at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair. But several other new options are flying just under the radar.
Fairgoers were delayed getting through the gates of the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday due to the cleanup effort that followed Monday night’s destructive storm.
With 10 weeks to go until Election Day, Pronto Pups at the Minnesota State Fair come with a side of presidential politics.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
