Dazzling Minnesota-made art, apparel and more at the State Fair
If you're looking for some Minnesota-made and inspired art, apparel and more, the Minnesota State Fair has got a vendor you'll want to check out.
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If you're looking for some Minnesota-made and inspired art, apparel and more, the Minnesota State Fair has got a vendor you'll want to check out.
Show off your best milk mustache, check out some high-flying dogs, investigate Ice Age fossils, watch some amazing Irish dancing, and groove to the architects of the Minneapolis Sound at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand!
Jimmy Jam and his longtime musical partner, Terry Lewis, are scheduled to headline the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 29. AJ Hilton spoke with the duo about their 50-plus years of friendship, their remarkable music careers, and the homecoming performance.
Thor, the god of thunder, is bringing down the hammer on Minnesota State Fair attendees this year. The ride, called Thor, is one of the brand-new rides at the Mighty Midway this year.
The Minnesota State Fair kicked off Thursday with record-breaking crowds. While fairgoers are figuring out what to eat, law enforcement is looking to stop trouble before it starts. Ramsey County used court orders to get ahead of potential gang violence. Did that instill a sense of safety for fairgoers? Ubah Ali shares how people are feeling.
This year, Danielson's and Daughters is celebrating 70 years of feeding hungry people at the Minnesota State Fair. For some, the food stand has been the best-kept food secret at the event. As Adam Duxter discovered, it's a family affair through and through.
Carol Sawyer lived to 100, only missing the Minnesota State Fair two times in her life. Now, her legacy lives on through a bench dedicated in her honor. Fairgoers can be part of that legacy by stopping by it, snapping a photo and sharing it on social media.
The Minnesota State Fair kicked off its 2026 run in record-breaking fashion, as 155,185 people passed through the gates on Thursday, smashing the previous single-day mark for the fair's opening Thursday.
The legendary Minneapolis duo looks back on the Fair, a friendship that began as teenagers, the origin of "Jimmy Jam," and the challenge of turning more than 500 recordings into one homecoming show.
Shayla Reaves visits the Family Fair in Baldwin Park on the second day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are two of the most influential figures in music over the last 40 years. Now, they’re coming home to headline the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Saturday.
Enjoy lumberjacks, stunt dogs, a huge karaoke session and the legends Minneapolis sounds of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
The Rosemount Marching Band was the first to perform on the first day of the State Fair.
With the fall campaign season approaching, candidates for governor and other offices spent Thursday working the fairgrounds, shaking hands and making the rounds among fairgoers.
Joseph Dames and Beret Leone provide a countdown to the opening of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair!
Jena Hanson, a 20-year-old from Owatonna, will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for the Minnesota dairy industry and families for the next year.
Lisa Demuth, the Republican Minnesota House speaker and state gubernatorial candidate, chats with Beret Leone outside the gates of the Minnesota State Fair on opening day.
Beret Leone talks with Amy Klobuchar, the Democratic U.S. senator and Minnesota gubernatorial candidate, about all things Minnesota State Fair.
Beret Leone talks with Trexton and his mom, who arrived outside the gates of the Great Minnesota Get-Together at midnight!
Beret Leone chats with Ginger Johnson and Jason Hanson, the first two people in line for opening day at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair!
Here's everything you need to know about ticket prices, getting to the fair, saving money at the fair and the new State Fair foods.
The gates to the Minnesota State Fair are now open Thursday for 12 days of activities, food and live music.
Shayla Reaves visits the Blue Moon Dine-In Theater at the Minnesota State Fair to sample some of the foods they're offering this year.
There's new royalty here in Minnesota! Jena Hanson, a 20-year old college student from Owatonna, will travel across Minnesota as the official goodwill ambassador promoting the dairy industry for the next year.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
