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State Fair

The 2024 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 22 to Sept. 2. For all of the events at the MPR booth and Dan Patch Park, go to mpr.org/statefair.

Minnesota State Fair attendance breaks 5 daily records for 2024, falls short of overall record

Minnesota State Fair attendance breaks 5 daily records for 2024, falls short of overall record

The fair’s final weekend — which traditionally sees the biggest crowds each year — saw some of the highest jumps in attendance numbers. The weekend’s cooler and drier weather also likely helped draw people to the fair.
by MPR News Staff

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Riding roller coaster of weather and attendance, Minnesota State Fair heads into final weekend

Riding roller coaster of weather and attendance, Minnesota State Fair heads into final weekend

Heading into the final weekend of the Minnesota State Fair, the weather forecast calls for sunny, dry, mild conditions. That’ll be a welcome change from earlier in the fair’s run.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal of 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me'

Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal of 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me'

MPR News host Tom Crann sat down with Peter Sagal and the team from “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me” at the Minnesota State Fair for a conversation about life behind the scenes of the iconic public radio quiz show. It’s been on the air for more than 25 years.
by Tom Crann

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‘Uniquely us’: Couple hosts pre-wedding party for 175 guests at Minnesota State Fair

‘Uniquely us’: Couple hosts pre-wedding party for 175 guests at Minnesota State Fair

Josh and Emi Horst got married on Tuesday but made sure to celebrate their “Wedding Reception On-A-Stick” at the state fair before with about 175 friends and family.
by Nicole Ki

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