After Minnesota State Fair cancellation, beloved food vendors pop up across the metro
When summer comes to a close in late August, it just won't be the same not stepping into the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. But, state fair vendors have found a way to make sure their customers can still get a taste of the beloved event.
Canceled Minnesota State Fair puts a damper on summer for 4-H programs
The State Fair's announcement that the show won't go on this summer has hit Minnesota hard. That includes thousands of 4-H kids who work all year long to compete and earn scholarships.
Minnesota State Fair General Manager reflects on decision to cancel event
Minnesota State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer spoke with FOX 9 Saturday, detailing why organizers decided to cancel the 2020 state fair due to COVID-19.
'Hard to swallow': Minnesota State Fair vendors react to cancellation
With the cancellation of the Minnesota State Fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vendors’ plans for the summer have changed drastically. While vendors say the board’s decision Friday didn’t come as a complete surprise, the news still stings.
2020 Minnesota State Fair canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Minnesota State Fair will not be held in 2020 due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
With Minnesota State Fair canceled, 4-H to find 'alternate experience' for youth
Minnesota 4-H is working to find an "alternate experience" for thousands of youth who will not be able to exhibit their animals and projects at the Minnesota State Fair this year.
County fairs: Which ones are canceled, still on or waiting to make a decision
While the status of this year’s Minnesota State Fair remains uncertain, many county fairs across the state have already been canceled over coronavirus concerns.
Minnesota State Fair Board meeting Friday to discuss fate of 2020 Fair
The Minnesota State Fair Board is meeting Friday to discuss the 2020 Great-Minnesota Get-Together, fair officials confirmed to FOX 9.
Organizers say Minnesota State Fair not canceled, despite social media rumors
The Minnesota State Fair is assuring Minnesotans that is has not been canceled, despite posts circulating on social media reportedly suggesting otherwise.
Minnesota State Fair will either run full 12 days starting Aug. 27 or be canceled, GM says
The general manager of the Minnesota State Fair says the Great Minnesota Get-Together is still on track to start on Aug. 27, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Will coronavirus delay or cancel the Minnesota State Fair?
As more outbreak modeling becomes available for the coronavirus pandemic, it's becoming increasingly clear that it will be some time before Minnesota is back to normal.
Miranda Lambert, rapper NF announced as Minnesota State Fair Grandstand acts
The Minnesota State Fair announced two more acts for its 2020 Grandstand Concert Series.
Tim McGraw to play Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Sept. 1
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled yet another artist who will perform at the Grandstand during one of the 12 days of the Great Minnesota Get-Together this summer.
St. Paul bans reselling parking permits to end practice used during Minnesota State Fair
The City of St. Paul will no longer allow residents to resell street parking day passes on city streets to curb a practice used during the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair fires its year-round police force, sets new requirements
The Minnesota State Fair fired its 37 year-round police officers at the end of January and established new requirements for future applicants, according to a letter that was sent out to the officers.
State Fair names Twin Cities cartoonist, illustrator as 2020 commemorative artist
Kevin Cannon has had his work published all over the Twin Cities area. This year, he's been tasked with creating the 2020 commemorative State Fair poster.
Nearly $10 million planned in upgrades to Minnesota State Fair, including metal detectors
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds will get nearly $10 million in upgrades prior to the 2020 Great Minnesota Get-Together, the fair announced Sunday.
Parent sues for damages following boy's E. coli infection linked to State Fair
A parent is suing the agency that oversees the Minnesota State Fair after their son became seriously ill from an E. coli infection linked to the Miracle of Birth Center. They are seeking more than $50,000 in damages due to hospital expenses and lost wages during the boy's treatment.
Christmas tree returns to Minnesota State Capitol for holiday season
A Christmas tree went up in the rotunda at the Minnesota State Capitol Tuesday morning for the first time in six years.
Doobie Brothers first Grandstand act announced for 2020 Minnesota State Fair
The Doobie Brothers will headline the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Friday, Aug. 28.