At Minnesota State Fair, 900 pounds of butter sculpted in homage to Princess Kay finalists
If you visit the Dairy Building at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, you're likely to find more than a cold ice cream treat.
Kids ready to show off animals, projects during 4-H day at the state fair
It wouldn't be the Minnesota State Fair without the animals, and the hardworking kids ready to show them off.
For many, the State Fair is also a chance to show off your haute couture-on-a-stick
For many Minnesotans, the State Fair also provides them the opportunity to turn those crowded asphalt boulevards into their own personal catwalk. Here are some of the best, ahem, "lewks" we saw this Friday.
We ask Minnesota State Fairgoers: What's happened since you've last visited?
For many, the Minnesota State Fair marks a strong turning point of the year.
"It's a mind thing": Minnesotans brave through late-summer blaze
Plenty of people in the Twin Cities tried their best to embrace the heat Wednesday. In Midtown Minneapolis, 75 vendors and even more customers bared the brunt of the blaze during the Black Entrepreneurs State Fair.
Headed to Renaissance Festival? There's new parking rules that you'll need to know
Organizers are hopeful the tens of thousands of visitors choose to park at one of a number of nearby park and ride locations, where roughly 40 shuttles an hour at peak times will transport visitors to the festival grounds.
Chaska summer program lets interns try jobs in every city department
The eight-week, crash course summer internship provides a chance for 18-21 year old with intellectual or developmental disabilities to intern with almost every city sector.
Officials announce charges against 14 alleged Minneapolis gang members
Authorities on Wednesday announced federal charges against 14 alleged Minneapolis gang members, including two who they say are "high-ranking members of the Minneapolis Lows street gang."
Steam-powered machines take center stage at Jordan's Old-Time Harvest festival
"A lot of things have gotten lost over the years. How to make things, how things work, how to fit pieces together and make them together," said Dale Rieppel of the Scott-Carver Threshers.
Crowds gather for Canadian Days in Little Canada
It's a celebration in a "little" town that's anything but. As Canadian Days makes its annual return, organizers are hopeful weather won't be a deterrant.
Sweet Corn Growers Fight Drought, Embrace Tradition as Crop Reaches Peak Yield
A Minnesota farmer finds a bright spot in a seasonal summer tradition despite constant battle with drought conditions.
Why did parts of the metro see major rain totals Wednesday, and their neighbors nothing?
Lately, it seems like the weather you experience could come down to what block you live on. While some areas get blasted with storms, others don't see a drop of rain.
St. Paul firefighters picket for higher starting wage, claiming theirs rank 14th in the state
St. Paul Firefighters have been working without a contract since the beginning of the year, and they say they're doing whatever they can to get people's attention to that.
More than 40 nonprofits win big during Chaska's River City Days
Thousands in Chaska are getting down, and giving back all at the same time this weekend.
Picture perfect weekend draws crowds to Loring Park Art Festival
Loring Park Art Festival's 23rd year could very well be its most picturesque.