State Fair

The 2025 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 21 through Sept. 1. For all of the events at the MPR booth and Dan Patch Park, go to mpr.org/statefair.

McFadden challenges Franken to double their debates
Franken has agreed to meet McFadden in three debates, in addition to the Farm Fest forum they appeared at earlier this month. McFadden wants an additional three. Franken counters that their three remaining encounters will be enough.
Gov. Dayton takes the Ice Bucket Challenge
Gov. Mark Dayton took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at the State Fair today. The governor accepted the challenge from Twins owner Jim Pohlad. The national craze has raised millions for the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease. MPR’s full State Fair coverage
Climate Cast
MPR Meteorologist Paul Huttner and University of St. Thomas Professor John Abraham will be talking about the unusually hot world temperatures in 2014 and take your questions.
Senator Amy Klobuchar at the MPR State Fair booth
US Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) answers questions from MPR political editor Mike Mulcahy, fair-goers and the listening audience. LIVE at noon at the MPR State Fair booth at the corner of Judson and Nelson.