Minnesota State Fair: Farmer magician Rhonda Ross Swanson
Rhonda Ross Swanson is a farmer, and a magician. Does it get any better than that? She visited FOX 9's set to do some magic tricks and talk about her shows at the State Fair.
Rhonda Ross Swanson is a farmer, and a magician. Does it get any better than that? She visited FOX 9's set to do some magic tricks and talk about her shows at the State Fair.
The Flyin' Hawaiian at the Minnesota State Fair
Sara Kunz, a Minnesotan, is the Flyin' Hawaiian, and performs at the Minnesota State Fair. Her performance includes a mix of acrobatic hula hoop performances, contortion skills and interactive clowning. She stopped by FOX 9 to preview her act.
Sara Kunz, a Minnesotan, is the Flyin' Hawaiian, and performs at the Minnesota State Fair. Her performance includes a mix of acrobatic hula hoop performances, contortion skills and interactive clowning. She stopped by FOX 9 to preview her act.
A State Fair competition between FOX 9 reporter, photojournalist
Reporter Karen Scullin and photojournalist Melissa Martz turned the Minnesota State Fair into a competition.
Reporter Karen Scullin and photojournalist Melissa Martz turned the Minnesota State Fair into a competition.
Vet talks baby animals at fair's Miracle of Birth Center
Dr. Eric Ruhland of St. Paul Pet Hospital shares about baby animals at the Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair.
Dr. Eric Ruhland of St. Paul Pet Hospital shares about baby animals at the Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair.
Fewer buses heading to Minnesota State Fair
Fewer buses are heading to the Minnesota State Fair on the weekdays, as SouthWest Transit has cut service to the fair on Monday-Wednesday. This could add to parking woes at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Fewer buses are heading to the Minnesota State Fair on the weekdays, as SouthWest Transit has cut service to the fair on Monday-Wednesday. This could add to parking woes at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minnesota State Fair severe weather plan: Officials close rides, halt live music
Officials at the Minnesota State Fair say their goal when severe weather hits is to make sure people are protected from it. That means closing down rides and halting live music, which has already happened this Fair.
Officials at the Minnesota State Fair say their goal when severe weather hits is to make sure people are protected from it. That means closing down rides and halting live music, which has already happened this Fair.
What to do if severe weather hits the Minnesota State Fair
Officials at the Minnesota State Fair say their goal when severe weather hits is to make sure people are protected from it. They have a plan in place, and it includes emergency storm shelters.
Officials at the Minnesota State Fair say their goal when severe weather hits is to make sure people are protected from it. They have a plan in place, and it includes emergency storm shelters.
Teen missing from Minnesota State Fair found safe
UPDATE: The Minnesota State Fair Police Department has canceled the alert for Carmen Nunez. She has been located by law enforcement and is safe.
UPDATE: The Minnesota State Fair Police Department has canceled the alert for Carmen Nunez. She has been located by law enforcement and is safe.
A Fox 9 junior correspondent shows us vegan options at the Minnesota State Fair
It's a Fox 9 tradition: every year, we send junior correspondents to the Minnesota State Fair to help us see the Great Together through the eyes of young people. On Saturday, 13-year-old Madeline Bowring showed us some of the vegan food options at the fair that are healthy and also good for the environment.
It's a Fox 9 tradition: every year, we send junior correspondents to the Minnesota State Fair to help us see the Great Together through the eyes of young people. On Saturday, 13-year-old Madeline Bowring showed us some of the vegan food options at the fair that are healthy and also good for the environment.
Survey crews working to determine if tornado touched down in east metro
Strong storms that pushed through the east Twin Cities metro Saturday night took down trees, caused flooding, and knocked out power for thousands – while flooding out the Minnesota State Fair.
Strong storms that pushed through the east Twin Cities metro Saturday night took down trees, caused flooding, and knocked out power for thousands – while flooding out the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair comes up just short of new record on Friday
The Minnesota State Fair came up just short of setting a new record on Friday, as more than 153,000 people came through the gates.
The Minnesota State Fair came up just short of setting a new record on Friday, as more than 153,000 people came through the gates.
Minnesota State Fair sees massive rebound on first two days of 2022 event
After COVID-19 led to a poorly attended 2021, fairgoers have returned en masse for 2022, which the fair coming just short of setting a new record on Friday.
After COVID-19 led to a poorly attended 2021, fairgoers have returned en masse for 2022, which the fair coming just short of setting a new record on Friday.
Saturday night storms take down trees, cause chaos at MN State Fair
A strong line of storms that pushed through the west metro on Saturday night brought plenty of rain, wind, lightning and disruption to the Minnesota State Fair.
A strong line of storms that pushed through the west metro on Saturday night brought plenty of rain, wind, lightning and disruption to the Minnesota State Fair.
RAW: Video of flooding at by the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair
This video shows flooding by the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair after a severe thunderstorm rolled through the Twin Cities metro the night of Saturday, Aug. 27.
This video shows flooding by the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair after a severe thunderstorm rolled through the Twin Cities metro the night of Saturday, Aug. 27.
Future Farmers of America celebrate 75 years at Minnesota State Fair
Carly Zeidler with the Future Farmers of America spoke with Leah Beno on the FOX 9 Saturday Morning News as the FFA celebrates its 75th year at the Minnesota State Fair.
Carly Zeidler with the Future Farmers of America spoke with Leah Beno on the FOX 9 Saturday Morning News as the FFA celebrates its 75th year at the Minnesota State Fair.
Enough Said: Twins slump, Vikings gear up for roster cut and the State Fair begins
Enough Said hosts the Minnesota Twins' continued slump, Vikings gearing up for roster cuts and the 2022 State Fair opens.
Enough Said hosts the Minnesota Twins' continued slump, Vikings gearing up for roster cuts and the 2022 State Fair opens.
Inside the Butterfly House at the Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9 Meteorologist Jennifer McDermed visits the Butterfly House at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9 Meteorologist Jennifer McDermed visits the Butterfly House at the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair: Opening day attendance nearly doubles from 2021
Despite heavy congestion getting parked and in the gates throughout the day, opening day attendance at the Minnesota State Fair nearly doubled that of the year before it.
Despite heavy congestion getting parked and in the gates throughout the day, opening day attendance at the Minnesota State Fair nearly doubled that of the year before it.
Minnesota State Fair: What you need to know for the 2022 event
The Minnesota State Fair runs daily from Aug. 25 through Sept. 5.
The Minnesota State Fair runs daily from Aug. 25 through Sept. 5.
Minnesota State Fair weekend forecast: Sunny Friday, storms possible Saturday
Friday will be beautiful and sunny, with highs in the low 80s. The humidity will pick up heading into the weekend, with a chance of scattered storms Saturday.
Friday will be beautiful and sunny, with highs in the low 80s. The humidity will pick up heading into the weekend, with a chance of scattered storms Saturday.