Charles Foster on MN State Fair talent show win
At 12 years old, Charles Foster is dreaming big after winning first place in the pre-teen division of the Minnesota State Fair talent show with a performance of Alicia Keys' "Girl on Fire."
At 12 years old, Charles Foster is dreaming big after winning first place in the pre-teen division of the Minnesota State Fair talent show with a performance of Alicia Keys' "Girl on Fire."
Minnesota State Fair assault leaves Oakdale man with broken jaw
An Oakdale man is facing a long road to recovery after a group of teens and young adults attacked him at the Minnesota State Fair, leaving him with a broken jaw, missing teeth and serious trauma.
An Oakdale man is facing a long road to recovery after a group of teens and young adults attacked him at the Minnesota State Fair, leaving him with a broken jaw, missing teeth and serious trauma.
State Fair vendors donate excess food
With the Great Minnesota Get-Together officially over for 2026, its vendors are now packing up and instead of throwing out leftover supplies, several are teaming up with Second Harvest Heartland to donate leftovers for those in need.
With the Great Minnesota Get-Together officially over for 2026, its vendors are now packing up and instead of throwing out leftover supplies, several are teaming up with Second Harvest Heartland to donate leftovers for those in need.
Minnesota State Fair vendors donate over 10K pounds of leftovers to local food shelves
Second Harvest Heartland was collecting leftover ingredients and supplies from Minnesota State Fair vendors on Tuesday for Minnesota’s hunger relief network.
Second Harvest Heartland was collecting leftover ingredients and supplies from Minnesota State Fair vendors on Tuesday for Minnesota’s hunger relief network.
Minnesota State Fair total attendance: How many people went in 2026
The Minnesota State Fair fell short of setting a new overall attendance record in 2026, but still finished with one of the largest crowds in fair history.
The Minnesota State Fair fell short of setting a new overall attendance record in 2026, but still finished with one of the largest crowds in fair history.
Where to find Minnesota State Fair foods after the fair: List
The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but you can still find many popular fair foods and vendors outside the fairgrounds.
The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but you can still find many popular fair foods and vendors outside the fairgrounds.
Collecting State Fair food for the Minnesota Hunger Relief Network
The Minnesota State Fair might be over, but more families will soon get a taste of it. Second Harvest Heartland is collecting extra food from State Fair food vendors for Minnesota's Hunger Relief Network. More than 200 food vendors expressed interest in this initiative before the fair started. Second Harvest Heartland CEO Sarah Moberg joined FOX 9 News to talk about its impact.
The Minnesota State Fair might be over, but more families will soon get a taste of it. Second Harvest Heartland is collecting extra food from State Fair food vendors for Minnesota's Hunger Relief Network. More than 200 food vendors expressed interest in this initiative before the fair started. Second Harvest Heartland CEO Sarah Moberg joined FOX 9 News to talk about its impact.
Where to find Minnesota State Fair food after the fair
The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but you can still find many popular vendors serving up fair favorites at events around the Twin Cities after the fair is over.
The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but you can still find many popular vendors serving up fair favorites at events around the Twin Cities after the fair is over.
The story behind the fair’s favorite Apple Fries
FOX 9’s Ian Leonard speaks with the owner and founder of the Great Minnesota Get-Together’s Apple Fries – a new food item in 2026 that caused some of the longest lines.
FOX 9’s Ian Leonard speaks with the owner and founder of the Great Minnesota Get-Together’s Apple Fries – a new food item in 2026 that caused some of the longest lines.
Ian Leonard learns Saturday Dumpling Co.’s secret
Starting out by offering family recipe frozen dumplings out of their condo in Minneapolis, Saturday Dumpling Co. has grown to three brick-and-mortar locations and a State Fair stand. FOX 9’s Ian Leonard speaks with one of its founders about their road to success and drops his own fresh batch in the fryer.
Starting out by offering family recipe frozen dumplings out of their condo in Minneapolis, Saturday Dumpling Co. has grown to three brick-and-mortar locations and a State Fair stand. FOX 9’s Ian Leonard speaks with one of its founders about their road to success and drops his own fresh batch in the fryer.
Political candidates use State Fair to connect with voters
Political candidates from major and minor parties are using the Minnesota State Fair to connect with nearly 2 million attendees over 12 days. Libertarian candidates say reaching 8% of the vote could earn their party major party status in Minnesota, making every conversation at the fair count. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Political candidates from major and minor parties are using the Minnesota State Fair to connect with nearly 2 million attendees over 12 days. Libertarian candidates say reaching 8% of the vote could earn their party major party status in Minnesota, making every conversation at the fair count. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Minnesota State Fair final day: Labor Day crowds, favorite 2026 moments
It's Day 12 of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Here's everything you need to know for the final day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
It's Day 12 of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Here's everything you need to know for the final day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Lisa Demuth poster allegedly stolen from MN State Fair booth, GOP offering $500 reward
The Republican Party of Minnesota says it's offering $500 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who allegedly stole a sign from its State Fair booth promoting Lisa Demuth's proposal to cap car-tab fees at $99 or less per year.
The Republican Party of Minnesota says it's offering $500 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who allegedly stole a sign from its State Fair booth promoting Lisa Demuth's proposal to cap car-tab fees at $99 or less per year.
State Fair becomes ‘political equalizer’
With more the 2 million potential voters walking through the gates in its 12 days, the Minnesota State Fair provides a great opportunity for candidates to get their names in the minds of Minnesotans ahead of November elections. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains.
With more the 2 million potential voters walking through the gates in its 12 days, the Minnesota State Fair provides a great opportunity for candidates to get their names in the minds of Minnesotans ahead of November elections. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains.
Minnesota State Fair equalizer: Long shots and frontrunners alike target nearly 2 million fairgoers
The state fair is giving political candidates — long shots and frontrunners alike — a rare shot at nearly 2 million potential voters in just 12 days.
The state fair is giving political candidates — long shots and frontrunners alike — a rare shot at nearly 2 million potential voters in just 12 days.
Minnesota State Fair's historic 4-H building set for renovation
Once the Minnesota State Fair ends on Labor Day, construction will begin to renovate the fair's historic 4-H building. The 87-year-old, three-story building will undergo an estimated $35 million transformation, with the project scheduled to be complete by the start of the 2027 state fair.
Once the Minnesota State Fair ends on Labor Day, construction will begin to renovate the fair's historic 4-H building. The 87-year-old, three-story building will undergo an estimated $35 million transformation, with the project scheduled to be complete by the start of the 2027 state fair.
Over 160 farm babies born during Minnesota State Fair
Over 160 farm animal babies were born at the Miracle of Birth Center during the Minnesota State Fair's 12-day run. FOX 9's Shayne Wells takes us inside the barn to see some of the newborns.
Over 160 farm animal babies were born at the Miracle of Birth Center during the Minnesota State Fair's 12-day run. FOX 9's Shayne Wells takes us inside the barn to see some of the newborns.
Minnesota State Fair Day 11: Friends of the Fair Day
Sunday is Day 11 of the Minnesota State Fair. It's Friends of the Fair Day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and a day to celebrate the Minnesota State Fair Foundation.
Sunday is Day 11 of the Minnesota State Fair. It's Friends of the Fair Day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and a day to celebrate the Minnesota State Fair Foundation.
What does the State Fair overnight clean-up look like?
What does the overnight clean up from a day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together look like? FOX 9's Ian Leonard found out firsthand after one very late night at the Minnesota State Fair.
What does the overnight clean up from a day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together look like? FOX 9's Ian Leonard found out firsthand after one very late night at the Minnesota State Fair.
Friends of the Fair: The work behind the Minnesota State Fair Foundation
It's Day 11 of the Minnesota State Fair, and it's Friends of the Fair Day. Alyssa O'Sullivan joined the FOX 9 Sunday Morning Show to talk about the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, and the fair's non-profit partners.
It's Day 11 of the Minnesota State Fair, and it's Friends of the Fair Day. Alyssa O'Sullivan joined the FOX 9 Sunday Morning Show to talk about the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, and the fair's non-profit partners.