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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota grown apples at the State Fair
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.
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 Jason Show
Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins the show to chat about her love of the Minnesota State Fair and her favorite foods.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins the show to chat about her love of the Minnesota State Fair and her favorite foods.
Catching up with Mason from Love is Blind
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.
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.
Minnesota State Fair sets first attendance record for 2025 on Monday
The Minnesota State Fair reached its first record-breaking attendance of the year on Monday, with 145,022 people.
The Minnesota State Fair reached its first record-breaking attendance of the year on Monday, with 145,022 people.
Grandstand Goodies at the Minnesota State Fair
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.
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.
Alligator hotdish: Behind Bayou Bob's
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.
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.
Behind the counter of Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar
Sweet Martha's nieces Lucia and Rose Anderson show Adam the ropes at Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar.
Sweet Martha's nieces Lucia and Rose Anderson show Adam the ropes at Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar.
What's ahead for St. Paul Public Schools in 2025-26?
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.
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.
Minnesota State Fair: Nearly 50K more people attend Sunday compared to 2024
Officials say 184,176 people were on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Sunday - a drastic increase over last year.
Officials say 184,176 people were on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Sunday - a drastic increase over last year.
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The Jason Show - Live at the Minnesota State Fair [Day 5, HOUR 2]
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.
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.