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.
THC edible sales not allowed at MN State Fair, but you’ll find them outside the fairgrounds
Just steps away from the front gates of the Minnesota State Fair on Snelling Avenue, a vendor has rented out yard space from homeowners to sell THC edibles -- which you can't buy on fairgrounds.
Just steps away from the front gates of the Minnesota State Fair on Snelling Avenue, a vendor has rented out yard space from homeowners to sell THC edibles -- which you can't buy on fairgrounds.
Vendor selling THC edibles across street from Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair isn't allowing the sale of hemp-derived THC edibles within the fair gates but you don't have to go far to get your hands on the edibles.
The Minnesota State Fair isn't allowing the sale of hemp-derived THC edibles within the fair gates but you don't have to go far to get your hands on the edibles.
State Fairgoers dealing with ‘gridlock’ traffic, parking on day one
Minnesotans eager to enter the Great Minnesota Get-Together were offered a hefty serving of patience Monday morning as lines to park in several lots surrounding the Minnesota State Fair reportedly took hours to enter.
Minnesotans eager to enter the Great Minnesota Get-Together were offered a hefty serving of patience Monday morning as lines to park in several lots surrounding the Minnesota State Fair reportedly took hours to enter.
Make a splash with All-Star Stunt Dogs
Meet Vinny, an Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix adopted from Minnesota, who is now one of 11 All-Star Stunt Dogs. To see Vinny live in action at the Minnesota State Fair, head to the North Woods Stage for shows every day at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Meet Vinny, an Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix adopted from Minnesota, who is now one of 11 All-Star Stunt Dogs. To see Vinny live in action at the Minnesota State Fair, head to the North Woods Stage for shows every day at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
What's the quickest way to get to the Minnesota State Fair
After a pandemic lull, the crowds are back at the Minnesota State Fair and along with them the traffic.
After a pandemic lull, the crowds are back at the Minnesota State Fair and along with them the traffic.
Mark Rosen joins FOX 9 at the fair to talk Vikings
The newest host of Vikings GameDay Live, KFAN's Mark Rosen, joined us at the Minnesota State Fair to talk about the new Vikings regime.
The newest host of Vikings GameDay Live, KFAN's Mark Rosen, joined us at the Minnesota State Fair to talk about the new Vikings regime.
FOX 9 kid reporter explores spooky ride at Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9 Junior Correspondent Elle Cottew wasn't too thrilled to share her experience on a Minnesota State Fair ride.
FOX 9 Junior Correspondent Elle Cottew wasn't too thrilled to share her experience on a Minnesota State Fair ride.
Senator Klobuchar shares 'traumatic' memories from Minnesota State Fair
Senator Amy Klobuchar, after being out at the Minnesota State Fair all day, stopped in to talk about her fair memories during our FOX 9 evening news.
Senator Amy Klobuchar, after being out at the Minnesota State Fair all day, stopped in to talk about her fair memories during our FOX 9 evening news.
Gubernatorial candidates stump on Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair
The two major party candidates running for Minnesota governor both made stops at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, the first day of the fair.
The two major party candidates running for Minnesota governor both made stops at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, the first day of the fair.
Ian Leonard leads impromptu parade through Minnesota State Fair
What better way to cap off a forecast than with a parade. Chief meteorologist Ian Leonard did just that on Thursday, the first day of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair.
What better way to cap off a forecast than with a parade. Chief meteorologist Ian Leonard did just that on Thursday, the first day of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair: What's the big dill about pickle pizza?
A new vendor at the Minnesota State Fair and their dill pickle pizza is creating quite the divide among some Minnesotans, so what's the big dill?
A new vendor at the Minnesota State Fair and their dill pickle pizza is creating quite the divide among some Minnesotans, so what's the big dill?
The P.J. Fleck Show from the Minnesota State Fair
Pierre Noujaim, Justin Gaard, Ron Johnson with Coach PJ Fleck return for the first The PJ Fleck Show of the season, filmed at the Minnesota State Fair. The crew talks about the Minnesota Gophers getting ready for the first game of the season, new uniforms and what the players like to do at the Minnesota State Fair.
Pierre Noujaim, Justin Gaard, Ron Johnson with Coach PJ Fleck return for the first The PJ Fleck Show of the season, filmed at the Minnesota State Fair. The crew talks about the Minnesota Gophers getting ready for the first game of the season, new uniforms and what the players like to do at the Minnesota State Fair.
Cooking demos at Minnesota State Fair
At the Eco Experience, chefs and cooks host free cooking demonstrations throughout the duration of the Minnesota State Fair, according to Patrice Johnson of Nordic Food Geek,
At the Eco Experience, chefs and cooks host free cooking demonstrations throughout the duration of the Minnesota State Fair, according to Patrice Johnson of Nordic Food Geek,
Hamline Dining Hall marks 125 years at Minnesota State Fair
Hamline Dining Hall is marking 125 years at the Minnesota State Fair this year, and FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details on this remarkable anniversary.
Hamline Dining Hall is marking 125 years at the Minnesota State Fair this year, and FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details on this remarkable anniversary.
Pickle Pizza among new food items at Minnesota State Fair
Pickle Pizza at Rick's Pizza is one of the new food items at the Minnesota State Fair this year. The FOX 9 Good Day team gets the scoop on this unique food.
Pickle Pizza at Rick's Pizza is one of the new food items at the Minnesota State Fair this year. The FOX 9 Good Day team gets the scoop on this unique food.
Vegetable judging on Day 1 of Minnesota State Fair
Garden Guy Dale K visits the agriculture building for vegetable judging on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.
Garden Guy Dale K visits the agriculture building for vegetable judging on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.




















