Minnesota State Fair sees second-highest attendance for opening weekend

After setting an attendance record on Friday, the Minnesota State Fair saw its second-highest attendance for an opening weekend this year.

Junior crop artist shines at the MN State Fair
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For the past two years, Claire Daman has been the reigning Junior Crop Artist for her age group. The teen from Edina discovered her knack for the craft a few years back and since then, her love for crop art has grown. She gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how this year's piece came together.

Smooth start to Minnesota State Fair
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With a more visible police presence on fairgrounds, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is off to a smooth start.

Tribute at Minnesota State Fair honors late grandmother

Mark Edwards says his late wife Cheryl loved the Minnesota State Fair. Now, just months after her passing, there is a tribute on the fairgrounds to honor Cheryl's life.

Tribute at Minnesota State Fair honors late grandmother
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Each year, the Great Minnesota Get-Together attracts thousands of visitors eager to walk the fairgrounds and take in the sights. But this year, one man went to the fairgrounds to take a seat.

Black Entrepreneurs Fair offers opportunity
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The Black Entrepreneur State Fair started four years ago as a way to empower, celebrate and promote black business owners.

Minnesota State Fair: What?s your tradition?
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With so much to do and see at the Minnesota State Fair each year, how do you decide to spend your time? FOX 9?s Rob Olson goes over some popular favorites.

Minnesota State Fair: Opening day attendance down from 2022

The gates are now open for the Minnesota State Fair, and despite the heat on Thursday, over 100,000 people attended the fair on opening day.

MN State Fair's Corn Roast Stand: Behind the scenes
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FOX 9's Dale K and Se Kwon take us behind the scenes of the Corn Roast Stand at the Minnesota State Fair.

Timberworks Lumberjack Show at MN State Fair
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Timberworks Lumberjacks joined FOX 9 News at 11 a.m. on Friday to show us what they can do.

Minnesota politicians are thirsty for firefighters at the State Fair

Friday marked the Governor's Fire Prevention Day at the Minnesota State Fair, and politicians are jumping at the chance to pose with firefighters. 

How to try all Minnesota State Fair's new foods
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FOX 9's Cody Matz joined food writer Stephanie March to learn how reporters try every new food at the Minnesota State Fair in a single day.

Fans lineup to meet Minnesota United at State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair brings in millions of people every year, and that includes some professional athletes. Soccer fans lined up to meet members of Minnesota United FC.

Minnesota United at the State Fair
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FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim stops by the Minnesota United's booth at the Minnesota State Fair to chat with some players and try his hand at heading a soccer ball (spoiler: it did not go well).

4-H livestock show at MN State Fair
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The 4-H livestock shows at the Minnesota State Fair runs through Sunday. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the latest.

MN State Fair: Larger crowds expected for Day 2
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Larger crowds are expected for the second day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the details.