Many Minnesotans would describe the past few days as fairly warm, given the time of year. That didn’t stop the Ice Castles from making its earliest start to…
Read more Ice Castles at Minnesota State Fairgrounds opens on its earliest date everThe lights have dimmed and the gates are closed, but for crews on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds the work is far from over. “No time for rest. You…
Read more Vendors tear down as 2025 Minnesota State Fair ends: “It’s a lot of degreasing.”As the Minnesota State Fair comes to a close, families are rushing to the fairgrounds to make last-minute memories. Twins Jacob and Joseph turned 4 years old on…
Read more Minnesotans mark unofficial end of summer at State FairIt’s not just the crowds that were big at the Great Minnesota Get-Together on Sunday. Angie Voight and Maddy Emanuel were seated next to their big prizes they won…
Read more Big crowds and big business at the Great Minnesota Get-TogetherJill Nelson is from Olmar Farms near Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Her family has been showing off their cows at the Minnesota State Fair for eight decades. “I think…
Read more What does it take to get cows ready for the Minnesota State Fair spotlight?Digital headlines for Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 Digital headlines for Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 00:46 Attendees of the Minnesota State Fair are once again able to pass through…
Read more Minnesota State Fair’s main gate reopens after temporary closure due to protestYou hear us say it all the time at the Minnesota State Fair, “Stop by the WCCO Booth at the corner of Carnes and Nelson.” Dominated by foot…
Read more Who are the streets named after at the Minnesota State Fair?The Minnesota State Fairgrounds cover 322 acres. It’s a lot of ground to maneuver, which can be especially tricky for people who have disabilities. There are some creative…
Read more State Fair adds accessible changing station to improve inclusivityGov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It’s as if he were running for office, but he…
Read more Gov. Tim Walz coy on third term run as he talks to voters at Minnesota State FairBy WCCO reporter Ashley Grams A new pay to park program is underway in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, just blocks away from the Minnesota State Fair. Back in May,…
Read more Falcon Heights residents uncertain over new Minnesota State Fair parking programA new beer at the state fair is giving back A new beer at the state fair is giving back 02:02 A new beer at the state fair…
Read more Galaxy Groove beer is giving back to a good organizationNEXT WEATHER: Forecast for Saturday, August 23 NEXT WEATHER: Forecast for Saturday, August 23 03:11 Now that a cold front has moved through the area, breezy winds and…
Read more A taste of fall weather is here for the weekendWith almost three dozen new foods to try at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair — not to mention the classics and personal favorites — it can be difficult to plan…
Read more 2025 Minnesota State Fair’s new food items ranked, from best to … mehEvery year, nearly two million people attend the Minnesota State Fair – and now it’s been named the best state fair in the country, according to the 2025…
Read more The Minnesota State Fair is the country’s best state fair, according to USA TODAY readersThe Minnesota State Fair is 322 acres of food, fun and all things farming nestled in between Minneapolis and St. Paul in Falcon Heights. It’s a location that…
Read more How did the Minnesota State Fair end up at its current location?FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Military veterans and their families filled the seats at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell for this year’s Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair.…
Read more Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair honors spouses of those who servedFALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A week before the Minnesota State fair begins, story, song and dance come together on stage inside the 4-H building after just 8 days.…
Read more Teen 4-Hers have 8 days to bring an arts performance to life, learning lessons along the wayWith the heat rising, it’s important to stay cool out at the Minnesota State Fair With the heat rising, it’s important to stay cool out at the Minnesota…
Read more Fair officials urging caution with potential hottest stretch of summerPower outage hits Minnesota State Fair Power outage hits Minnesota State Fair 00:27 FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Attendance records were broken on days one and two of the 2024 Minnesota…
Read more Minnesota State Fair power outage impacts vendors, briefly traps 2 on Skyscraper rideFALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Welcoming hundreds of thousands of people to the Minnesota State Fair and keeping them safe is no small task. Minnesota State Fair Police Chief Ron…
Read more Officers from 65+ law enforcement agencies staffing Minnesota State Fair police force
