Minnesota 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.

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 made his first "Afternoon Shift" appearance with Adam Llorens at the Minnesota 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.

The Fall season means Apple season in Minnesota. From Honeycrisp to First Kiss, Minnesota created some of the most loved apples around the world. Find out what new varieties could be coming soon.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins the show to chat about her love of the Minnesota State Fair and her favorite foods.

He was one of the cast members stuck in a Love Triangle on the recent season of Love is Blind on Netflix. Mason joins Jason at the State Fair to talk about life since the show ended, and where his love life stands now.

The State Fair Grandstand is full of things to see and buy. Christopher Straub joins Jason to showcase some of his favorite picks. And all the products are available across the country.

Dallas Simonette brings the flavor of Louisiana to the Minnesota State Fair. He is the co-owner of Bayou Bob's and serves Minnesota classics... but with alligator.

Sweet Martha's nieces Lucia and Rose Anderson show Adam the ropes at Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar.

St. Paul Public Schools start the 2025-26 academic year after Labor Day. Superintendent Dr. Stacie Stanley joined FOX 9 News at 5 from the State Fair to talk about the academic year ahead.

Lori Barghini joins Jason for the hour, talking about the return of her radio show, as a podcast. Plus, meet the women who help people navigate the Fair. The Info Booth Ladies join Jason to talk about the strangest and funniest questions they get on a daily basis.

That Midwestern Mom returns to the Fair to talk about sharing Minnesota delicacies with the World. Plus, pairing wine with pronto pups? Leslee Miller from @Amusee Wine shows us which wines go best with Fair foods. And we show you the easy way to get some food? for free.

The great Minnesota Sweat Together cools off for first weekend