Neary 50 years of scares at Minnesota State Fair's Haunted Mansion
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
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For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
Visitors are spending tens of millions of dollars to experience all there is at the Minnesota State Fair. It's a 12-day production that costs tens of millions of dollars to put on.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring visitors silly. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen show us how dozens of monsters bring fright to the fair.
From entry tickets to food sales to Grandstand concerts, there's a constant flow of cash running through the Minnesota State Fair. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explores how the 12-day event makes money and how it's spent.
An extensive effort to shield the Minnesota State Fair from threats of violence has paid off as the fair reaches the midway point.
The “Drew Crew,” Ross Mathews and Sunny Anderson, go on a quest for mac and cheese options at the fair with WCCO’s Amelia Santaniello.
Halfway through the Great Minnesota Get-Together, law enforcement says security couldn't be going better. The state fair police chief credits months of planning and dozens of agencies working together — including the Air Marshal Service, watching for drones and greeting fairgoers before they even reach the gates.
The Apple Donut Ham Grinder and Banana Butterscotch Barnraiser are just two of the many reasons to visit the Farmers Union Coffee Shop at the Minnesota State Fair.
A bakery based in Stillwater is serving up some unique and original pies at the Minnesota State Fair. Shayla Reaves visits mastermind Sara Hayden for some delicious samples.
There's more than 300 vendors keeping people fed at the Minnesota State Fair. That's a lot of competition for your cash and the limited space in your stomach.
Food is arguably the biggest draw of the Minnesota State Fair. In tonight's Good Question, Jeff Wagner finds out which vendors earn the most of your hard-earned money.
The Blue Barn is a popular spot many people like to visit at the Minnesota State Fair for food and drinks. Shayla Reaves gives us a look at the new stuff and breakfast options this year.
The corn goes from a farm field west of the Twin Cities to the busy ovens on the fairgrounds.
The Corn Roast at the Minnesota State Fair attracts thousands of customers each day. In this Good Question, Jeff Wagner shows how the corn goes from a farm field west of the Twin Cities to the busy ovens on the fairgrounds.
The Tilt-A-Whirl turned 100 years old, and longtime fairgoer Bill Homan is also turning 100.
A spokesperson for the fair says the person who made the art asked to have it taken down.
There's a new crop art controversy taking root at the State Fair. Workers removed a piece protesting President Trump over the weekend.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is rolling out more than three dozen new food items this year, on top of all the returning favorites — which makes putting together a game plan for your visit no small task.
Monday morning was a very special day at the Minnesota State Fair, with nearly 60 people taking their first oath of allegiance at the International Bazaar.
Shayla Reaves talks with Tameka Jones, owner of Lip Esteem, who's back in the Grandstand for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Shayla Reaves talks with mental health advocates Sierra Grandy and Rodney Peterson at the Minnesota State Fair.
If you feel like the start of the school year snuck up on you, you're not alone. That's because Labor Day falls unusually late this year and next, so lawmakers passed a law to allow Minnesota school district to start early, at least temporarily.
New food and drinks are all over the place for people to try at the Minnesota State Fair, and the Urban Growler Brewing Company has both a drink and an interesting new food for fairgoers.
WCCO's AJ Hilton talks about his incredible experience at the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis show Saturday night at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand.
After months of hard work and preparation, hundreds of 4-H students got their chance to shine at the Minnesota State Fair Saturday.
