Minnesota State Fair officials offer tips for beating potential record heat this weekendSeptember 1, 2023 10:30 AMBy Tim NelsonMinnesota may be headed for one of the hottest days ever recorded during the run of the State Fair — and fair officials are warning people to be prepared for the heat this weekend.
Play4min 51secNo condiment: Pickles are everywhere at the State Fair September 1, 2023 4:00 AMBy Jacob AloiThe State Fair boasts new food items with a sour-salty taste, like ice cream and cheese curds. And the traditional pickle items are back, too.
Play51min 23secGrowing diversity: The changing face of Minnesota farmingAugust 31, 2023 11:32 AMBy Angela Davis and Kelly GordonDon’t miss this special North Star Journey Live conversation recorded at the Minnesota State Fair about emerging farmers. What’s being done in our state to encourage more diversity in agriculture?
Play2min 45secSpace Tower grounded for the rest of this year’s Minnesota State FairAugust 31, 2023 6:35 AMBy Tim NelsonThe Minnesota State Fair’s iconic Space Tower, soaring more than 300 feet above the eastern edge of the fairgrounds, won’t be taking any more fairgoers up for a ride this year after a wiring malfunction.
Play4min 40secThen and now at the State Fair: Architecture of the miniature cityAugust 31, 2023 4:00 AMBy Alex CipolleThink of the Minnesota State Fair as a miniature city. Like a city, the fairgrounds have been built up over more than 150 years, with different architecture styles.
Play4min 15secStill no strong 2024 GOP challenger for Amy KlobucharAugust 31, 2023 4:00 AMBy Mark ZdechlikAs DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar prepares to seek a fourth term next year, a strong Republican challenger has yet to emerge.
Celebrate Minnesota's Hispanic community at State Fair's first Pan-Latino DayAugust 31, 2023 4:00 AMBy Nicole JohnsonFrom Mexico to Ecuador, here are some of the Latino voices making the 2023 Great Minnesota Get-Together diverse and special.
Mobile restroom facility increases accessibility at Minnesota State Fair August 30, 2023 1:52 PMBy Tim NelsonThe facility provides plenty of room for people in wheelchairs to get around, and a changing table big enough for an adult. It has a wheelchair lift outside and a lift inside as well.
Play4min 44secFor Minnesota State Fair crop art fans, seeding is believing August 30, 2023 11:55 AMBy Melissa OlsonLongtime crop art promoter and a practitioner get their due at the State Fair this year.
Play4min 27secAs Minnesota State Fair attendance increases, so do transit and parking challengesAugust 30, 2023 7:00 AMBy Todd Melby, Peter Cox, and Tim NelsonBefore you can eat a pronto pup at the Minnesota State Fair, you have to get there first. But some fairgoers are having issues with public transportation, traffic and parking.