Rod Stewart set to play at the Minnesota State Fair this summer
Rod Stewart, who turns 81 next month, is slated to take the stage this summer at the Minnesota State Fair as part of his "One Last Time" farewell tour.
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic playing State Fair Grandstand this summer
“Weird Al" Yankovic has been announced as the Great Minnesota Get-Together’s first grandstand show headliner of the year.
Marjorie Johnson, Minnesota State Fair’s ‘Blue Ribbon Baker,’ dies at 106
Marjorie Johnson, a staple of both Robbinsdale and the Minnesota State Fair baking community, has died. She was 106.
Ramsey County armed robbery arrests lead to 3 federal indictments
Three men are facing federal charges for a string of armed robberies that injured a clerk and disrupted preparations for the Minnesota State Fair.
2025 State Fair poll: Gun control, cannabis and sports stadiums
An annual survey conducted at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair by a non-partisan outlet offers a glimpse into the current opinions of Minnesotans on issues ranging from gun control to fishing licenses and sports stadiums.
Minnesota State Fair attendance falls shy of record, most attended since 2019
The numbers are out, and the Minnesota State Fair fell just shy of setting an overall attendance record.
Crop art pays tribute to Melissa Hortman at State Fair
Art made out of Minnesota crops honors the late Rep. Melissa Hortman at the Minnesota State Fair. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Sowing love: The seeds of grief honor Melissa Hortman
Just two months before the mass shooting at Annunciation church and school, Minnesota dealt with the assassination targeting the state’s Democrats. Out of 450 pieces of crop art, at least five are tributes to Melissa Hortman.
At 87 years old, State Fair ticket-taker keeps family tradition alive
Diane Juvland, at 87 years old, is in her 27th year working as a ticket-taker at the Minnesota State Fair.
One of the oldest ticket takers at the MN State Fair
FOX 9's Symone Woolridge speaks with one of the oldest ticket takers at the Minnesota State Fair.
Sesquicentennial farms recognized at Minnesota State Fair
Day 10 at the Minnesota State Fair is FFA Day, and 46 farming families are being recognized for 150 years of operations. FOX 9 spoke with the owners of the Rollag Family Farm, Craig "Roller" Rollag and Karen Rollag. Roller?s ancestors started the business in 1874 and are honored to receive the Sesquicentennial Farm Award from the State Fair and Farm Bureau Federation.
State Fair pickle party with FOX 9 Junior reporter Ollie Daneman
FOX 9 Junior reporter Ollie Daneman takes us to a pickle party at the Minnesota State Fair.
Soft-serve beer: Lulu's Public House
Beer but ice creamified? Adam Llorens stops by Lulu's Public House to try some of their most famous items like the soft-serve beer and caprese cheese curds.
Herbivorous Butcher: Vegan Chicken Bacon
Maxx stops by the Food Building at the State Fair to try the Freaky Fryday from the Herbivorous Butcher.
Princess Kay of the Milky Way: Butter Sculptures
Adam stops by the Dairy Building at the Minnesota State Fair. He meets Princess Kay of the Milk Way, Malorie Thornton, and Princess Kay finalists.
Minnesota State Fair: Best Awards announced for 2025
Minnesota State Fair officials have announced the annual awards for the fair’s best exhibitors, concessions, attractions and food for 2025.
Minnesota Grown's maple syrup at the State Fair
The Minnesota Grown booth at the State Fair features maple syrup producers this year. FOX 9's Kelcey Carlson and Randy Meier caught up with them on Tuesday.
Minnesota State Fair: Ian dances at Andy?s Grille
To kick off the top of the 5 p.m. news, FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard joins the Andy?s Grille crew at the Minnesota State Fair for a dance celebration.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joins Adam Llorens at the Minnesota State Fair
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter made his first "Afternoon Shift" appearance with Adam Llorens at the Minnesota State Fair.
Maxx takes a trip to space at the State Fair
Gaea Dill-D'Ascoli from the Science Museum of Minnesota shows Maxx around the Journey to Space exhibit at the State Fair where you can learn what it's like to travel to space.