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How did the Minnesota State Fair end up at its current location?

Every year thousands descend on the Minnesota State Fair, so how did it find a permanent home? Good Question.

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NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Oct. 2, 2026

NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Oct. 2, 2026

University of Minnesota grad students’ union sounds alarm over $225M budget cut

University of Minnesota grad students’ union sounds alarm over $225M budget cut

Raw video: 18-mile pursuit of pickup truck driver that ended in Blaine crash

Raw video: 18-mile pursuit of pickup truck driver that ended in Blaine crash

DIY Friday: Halloween edition!

DIY Friday: Halloween edition!

Man About Town's picks for hot October Twin Cities events

Man About Town's picks for hot October Twin Cities events

People Of Color Career Fair returns to Minneapolis

People Of Color Career Fair returns to Minneapolis

Candy corn: Yea or nay?

Candy corn: Yea or nay?

NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 2, 2026

NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 2, 2026

NEXT Weather: 7 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 2, 2026

NEXT Weather: 7 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 2, 2026

Minnesota AG: Google data center could raise energy bills

Minnesota AG: Google data center could raise energy bills

Twin Cities suburb says Flock camera installed without permission

Twin Cities suburb says Flock camera installed without permission

Minnesota lost at least 31 people to domestic violence in 2025

Minnesota lost at least 31 people to domestic violence in 2025

Minnesota governor issues diesel fuel executive order

Minnesota governor issues diesel fuel executive order

4 Your Weekend: Oct. 2-4, 2026

4 Your Weekend: Oct. 2-4, 2026

White House border czar addresses Renee Good's death, and more headlines

White House border czar addresses Renee Good's death, and more headlines

NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 2, 2026

NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 2, 2026

A young football player gets guidance from a pro

A young football player gets guidance from a pro

NEXT Weather | 10 p.m. weather report for Oct. 1, 2026

NEXT Weather | 10 p.m. weather report for Oct. 1, 2026

Pushes for better street safety after a young girl was hit by a car

Pushes for better street safety after a young girl was hit by a car

NEXT Weather | 6 p.m. for Oct. 1, 2026

NEXT Weather | 6 p.m. for Oct. 1, 2026

A Twin Cities start-up is getting a big boost from a celebrated chef

A Twin Cities start-up is getting a big boost from a celebrated chef

A shocking link between zebra mussels and mercury

A shocking link between zebra mussels and mercury

A months long investigation into Mayor Her reveals new information

A months long investigation into Mayor Her reveals new information

Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community has a new magazine

Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community has a new magazine

NEXT Weather | 5 p.m. weather report for Oct. 1, 2026

NEXT Weather | 5 p.m. weather report for Oct. 1, 2026

A local restaurant saves a woman who was being followed

A local restaurant saves a woman who was being followed

Becca Good, partner of Renee Good, speaks out for the first time since fatal shooting

Becca Good, partner of Renee Good, speaks out for the first time since fatal shooting

Eden Prairie church's mission to help kids before they experience homelessness

Eden Prairie church's mission to help kids before they experience homelessness

The debate over rideshare has come to a head in Minneapolis

The debate over rideshare has come to a head in Minneapolis

European fashion comes to MIA

European fashion comes to MIA

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is back

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is back

Talking Points | How did Hennepin County leaders catch fraud as it was happening?

Talking Points | How did Hennepin County leaders catch fraud as it was happening?

Food writer Rick Nelson is telling a different kind of story

Food writer Rick Nelson is telling a different kind of story

NEXT Weather | 4 p.m. weather report for Oct. 1, 2026

NEXT Weather | 4 p.m. weather report for Oct. 1, 2026

Renee Good's family files civil suits against feds in ICE killing | Extended press conference

Renee Good's family files civil suits against feds in ICE killing | Extended press conference

Noon forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 1, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Noon forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 1, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Minneapolis City Council approves "human monitor" ordinance for driverless rideshares

Minneapolis City Council approves "human monitor" ordinance for driverless rideshares

Renee Good’s partner speaks for first time after family files civil lawsuits in ICE killing

Renee Good’s partner speaks for first time after family files civil lawsuits in ICE killing

9 a.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 1, 2026 | NEXT Weather

9 a.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 1, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Check out these fall items at the Minneapolis Farmers Market

Check out these fall items at the Minneapolis Farmers Market

BIO Girls expands to two Minnesota cities to build confidence in the next generation

BIO Girls expands to two Minnesota cities to build confidence in the next generation

Renee Good’s family files civil lawsuits against feds in ICE killing

Renee Good’s family files civil lawsuits against feds in ICE killing

St. Paul leader warns of federal involvement on Election Day, and more headlines

St. Paul leader warns of federal involvement on Election Day, and more headlines

4 Your Weekend: Fall fests, Dolly Parton singalong and TC Marathon

4 Your Weekend: Fall fests, Dolly Parton singalong and TC Marathon

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 1, 2026

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 1, 2026

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Sept. 30, 2026

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Sept. 30, 2026

Minnesota treehouse combines rustic charm and cozy comfort

Minnesota treehouse combines rustic charm and cozy comfort

St. Louis Park police investigating shooting on Highway 100

St. Louis Park police investigating shooting on Highway 100

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