New food, drinks for 2024 Minnesota State Fair revealed
The Minnesota State Fair has revealed its new food and drinks for 2024.
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The Minnesota State Fair has revealed its new food and drinks for 2024.
Multi-platinum country singer and songwriter Jon Pardi with special guest and rising country star Mackenzie Porter will be at the Minnesota State Fair for this summer's Grandstand Concert Series.
More than 900 shows will take place throughout the fair's 12 days.
International superstar Becky G is set to take the stage at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this summer.
The Minnesota State Fair will be bringing in Ludacris and T-Pain for this summer's Grandstand Concert Series.
The now-traditional early taste of the Minnesota State Fair is coming back for a fourth year.
The Happy Together Tour is once again making a stop at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," and this time around features famous artists from the '60s and '70s.
A colossal collection of Minnesota State Fair memorabilia is now up for auction.
Grammy Award-nominated Mötley Crüe is bringing its brand of '80s hair metal to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand.
When the news came out last week that the Minnesota State Fair would be discontinuing personalized benches, Tina Payton and Michelle Moran, thought what better way to honor their "fair freak" of a friend.
After more than a decade and a half, the Minnesota State Fair has ended its personalized bench program. The news caught the attention of an Oakdale couple who knew they had one last chance to honor a friend they loved. Jason Rantala shows us why they say it was a case of divine intervention.
Kidz Bop LIVE 2024 is the first show the Minnesota State Fair has confirmed will play at the Grandstand Concert Series in 2024.
This is the last year for Minnesota State Fair diehards to make their mark on the fair's seating accommodations.
This is the last year for Minnesota State Fair diehards to make their mark on the fair's seating accommodations.
Good news for Minnesota State Fair attendees: Ticket prices will not increase for the 2024 event, organizers announced Sunday.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together may be 274 days away, but it's never too early to save a buck.
Two days after the gates closed, you might still be coming down from the sugar and adrenaline rush that is the Minnesota State Fair. More than 1.8 million visitors got together on the fairgrounds this summer.
Two days after the gates closed, you might still be coming down from the sugar and adrenaline rush that is the Minnesota State Fair. More than 1.8 million visitors got together on the fairgrounds this summer.
Metro Transit says ridership on its State Fair Express Buses saw a big spike during this year's Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Admission and many vendors are offering discounts the final day of the fair, so make sure to check your favorite spots to see if you can grab a deal.
St. Paul police are investigating after shots were fired near the Minnesota State Fairground Saturday night.
St. Paul police are investigating after shots were fired near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Saturday night.
Fair officials urge anyone headed to the fairgrounds to have a hydration plan. You're allowed to bring a reusable water bottle, which you can fill up at stations throughout the fairgrounds.
Sunday didn't reach the 104-degree record set almost 100 years ago. But while the heat is hard to bear for most at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, it's a welcome sight for others — which keeps them in business.
It's all about local talent Sunday evening at the Grandstand. This extra-special evening brings together the 26 nightly first-place winners from 10 days of competition at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell.
Monday will be dry during the day in Minnesota, but another round of possibly severe storms could arrive come nightfall.
The legislation, which passed in the state Senate, was also supported by healthcare professionals. It would have banned semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines.
While the St. Paul Saints faced off against Columbus on Sunday, Seigo Masubuchi was running a marathon on the concourse inside CHS Field.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session is over and finished on time — just barely.
Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set career highs with 20 points and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79.
While the St. Paul Saints faced off against Columbus on Sunday, Seigo Masubuchi was running a marathon on the concourse inside CHS Field.
Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set career highs with 20 points and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79.
A 72-year-old Minnesota man allegedly told police he tried to kill his wife so she would not have to "deal with" living off significantly reduced Social Security benefits.
Charges say two women had been arguing over $50 when one of them fatally shot the other at a Minneapolis apartment earlier this month.
Shelisa Demuth says she still believes in her heart that her mom, Lisa Demuth, should call for the vote, but she understands why it won't happen.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office says the crash occurred on County Road 18, 3.5 miles north of Lake Lillian, around 7:17 p.m. Saturday.
David Storbakken's story is one of the many Minnesota Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives cases.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the National Guard to help battle several major wildfires in the state.
Wildfires are spreading quickly in northern Minnesota and burning hundreds of acres of land among extreme fire risk conditions on Saturday.
Authorities in northern Minnesota are asking for tips from the public after a fire suppression aircraft was struck by a bullet on Friday.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
According to a new CBS News poll, many Americans don't believe the war with Iran is helping U.S. economic and strategic interests.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session is over and finished on time — just barely
The legislation, which passed in the state Senate, was also supported by healthcare professionals. It would have banned semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session is over and finished on time — just barely.
Lawmakers are scrambling to get the final bills passed before the clock strikes midnight, marking the end of the legislative session.
Part of the end-of-session deal in the Minnesota Legislature rolls back skyrocketing tab renewal fees. Those fees have electric vehicle owners especially revved up.
In Minnesota, you'll be able to try one at St. Paul's CHS Field.
With more Americans opting to drive rather than fly amid higher costs, South Dakota tourism officials say the state is well-positioned as a regional road trip destination.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
A 72-year-old Minnesota man allegedly told police he tried to kill his wife so she would not have to "deal with" living off significantly reduced Social Security benefits.
Charges say two women had been arguing over $50 when one of them fatally shot the other at a Minneapolis apartment earlier this month.
Authorities in northern Minnesota are asking for tips from the public after a fire suppression aircraft was struck by a bullet on Friday.
Monday will mark five years since the tragic killing of 6-year-old Aniya Allen in Minneapolis
Police in Rochester, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting near Essex Park, according to a post on social media.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
It comes after insurers stopped paying for their kids' daily care, which they argue was covered as part of a 15-year-old state law. As the end of the Minnesota session nears, lawmakers have four days to make a change.
A Twin Cities teenager is facing an unimaginable battle: terminal cancer. She's fortunate enough to have family by her side through her fearless fight as they all hope for a miracle.
Dr. Gianrico Farrugia has led Mayo Clinic since 2019, and the organization said it was his decision to "complete his tenure at the end of this year."
Twin Cities emergency room physicians, nurses and technicians made an emotional plea Tuesday for lawmakers to do something about Minnesota's gun laws.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Dave Ryan announced Wednesday that May 22 will be his last day at KDWB, ending a 33-year run at the Twin Cities station.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set career highs with 20 points and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking homer and Kody Clemens had two doubles and two RBIs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Luca Langoni scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and the New England Revolution held on for a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United to close out a four-match homestand.
Jackson Chourio hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning and made a run-saving catch in the seventh, Logan Henderson struck out seven in five innings and the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dana Ohman, an attorney who handles HOA disputes, about some of the most common questions homeowners have.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
More people than the entire population of Minneapolis, or half a million, were estimated to go fishing in Minnesota this past weekend. WCCO looks at how the tradition stacks up with other outdoor events that keep the state's economy running.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
More severe weather is possible on Monday in parts of Minnesota.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Monday will be dry during the day in Minnesota, but another round of possibly severe storms could arrive come nightfall.
Monday will be dry during the day in Minnesota, but another round of possibly severe storms should arrive come nightfall.
A severe line of storms is pushing through southern Minnesota, with a tornado watch in place until 1 a.m.
The legislative session is now over, Gov. Tim Walz is heading up north to survey fire damage and more.
More severe weather is possible on Monday in parts of Minnesota.
The bigger bills did not come until the final hours before the deadline, but in the end, they all passed before midnight, plus more of the day’s top stories.
According to a new CBS News poll, many Americans don't believe the war with Iran is helping U.S. economic and strategic interests.
Monday will be dry during the day in Minnesota, but another round of possibly severe storms should arrive come nightfall.