Dance off on Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9's Tom Butler and Alix Kendall lead the dance off on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9's Tom Butler and Alix Kendall lead the dance off on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.
DNR Fish Pond offers nature fix at Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9's Shayne Wells visits the Minnesota DNR's Fish Pond at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells visits the Minnesota DNR's Fish Pond at the Minnesota State Fair.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith marks Day 1 at Minnesota State Fair
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks with FOX 9's Hannah Flood on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks with FOX 9's Hannah Flood on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.
Parking problems on Day 1 of Minnesota State Fair
Fairgoers reported long lines to find parking spots at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, which marked the opening day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Fairgoers reported long lines to find parking spots at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, which marked the opening day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar shares what she loves about Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is now open, and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was among the politicians at the gate. She spoke with FOX 9's Hannah Flood about what she loves most about the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
The Minnesota State Fair is now open, and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was among the politicians at the gate. She spoke with FOX 9's Hannah Flood about what she loves most about the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minnesota State Fair royalty among the first to walk through gates
Princess Kay of the Milky Way is among the first to walk through the gates at the Minnesota State Fair on opening day, Aug. 25.
Princess Kay of the Milky Way is among the first to walk through the gates at the Minnesota State Fair on opening day, Aug. 25.
Jordan Johnson was first in line at Minnesota State Fair
Fairgoer Jordan Johnson was the first person in line for opening day of the Minnesota State Fair. He lined up at 7 p.m. Wednesday night, ahead of the fair's opening at 7 a.m. Thursday. He says he got in line so early to beat a Green Bay Packers fan.
Fairgoer Jordan Johnson was the first person in line for opening day of the Minnesota State Fair. He lined up at 7 p.m. Wednesday night, ahead of the fair's opening at 7 a.m. Thursday. He says he got in line so early to beat a Green Bay Packers fan.
Montgomery, Minn. teen crowned 2022 Princess Kay of the Milky Way
A 19-year-old woman from Le Sueur County was crowned Wednesday as the 69th Princess Kay of the Milky Way.
A 19-year-old woman from Le Sueur County was crowned Wednesday as the 69th Princess Kay of the Milky Way.
Montgomery, Minn. teen crowned 2022 Princess Kay of the Milky Way
A 19-year-old woman from Le Sueur County was crowned Wednesday as the 69th Princess Kay of the Milky Way.
A 19-year-old woman from Le Sueur County was crowned Wednesday as the 69th Princess Kay of the Milky Way.
Countdown to the Minnesota State Fair
The final touches are being added to the fairgrounds on the eve of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The Minnesota State Fair runs from Aug. 25 - Sept. 5.
The final touches are being added to the fairgrounds on the eve of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The Minnesota State Fair runs from Aug. 25 - Sept. 5.
RAW: Minnesota DNR stocks pond at Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota DNR on Wednesday stocked its fish pond with native fish ahead of the opening of the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday.
The Minnesota DNR on Wednesday stocked its fish pond with native fish ahead of the opening of the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday.
State law enforcement officials detail security plans for Minnesota State Fair
A threat assessment conducted on the Minnesota State Fair came back "extremely low," the state's top law enforcement official said, just ahead of the fair's opening.
A threat assessment conducted on the Minnesota State Fair came back "extremely low," the state's top law enforcement official said, just ahead of the fair's opening.
State law enforcement officials detail security plans for Minnesota State Fair
A threat assessment conducted on the Minnesota State Fair came back "extremely low," the state's top law enforcement official said, just ahead of the fair's opening.
A threat assessment conducted on the Minnesota State Fair came back "extremely low," the state's top law enforcement official said, just ahead of the fair's opening.
What to do in Minnesota: 9 things happening this weekend (Aug. 26-28)
There is no shortage of events this week, especially with all the new offerings at the Minnesota State Fair.
There is no shortage of events this week, especially with all the new offerings at the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair safety: Fair police chief says department is prepared
Like last year, fairgoers can expect to go through metal detectors before heading into the fairgrounds. But Chief Ron Knafla says the fair has other new efforts in place to keep everyone safe.
Like last year, fairgoers can expect to go through metal detectors before heading into the fairgrounds. But Chief Ron Knafla says the fair has other new efforts in place to keep everyone safe.
Minnesota State Fair police chief: Department is fully-staffed and prepared for fair
New Minnesota State Fair Police Chief Ron Knafla is confident that this year's fair will go off without a hitch.
New Minnesota State Fair Police Chief Ron Knafla is confident that this year's fair will go off without a hitch.
It's crunch time for Minnesota State Fair vendors with a week left
With seven days left until the Minnesota State Fair, the countdown is on, but vendors say they’re ready to welcome back pre-pandemic crowds.
With seven days left until the Minnesota State Fair, the countdown is on, but vendors say they’re ready to welcome back pre-pandemic crowds.
Vendors setting up for Minnesota State Fair
Vendors at the Minnesota State Fair are preparing for the Great Minnesota Get-Together, which starts a week from Thursday, on Aug. 25. FOX 9's Hannah Flood stopped by the Hamline Dining Hall, which is one of the original food vendors at the fair.
Vendors at the Minnesota State Fair are preparing for the Great Minnesota Get-Together, which starts a week from Thursday, on Aug. 25. FOX 9's Hannah Flood stopped by the Hamline Dining Hall, which is one of the original food vendors at the fair.
Minnesota State Fair says security will be fully staffed this year
A week after the Minnesota State Fair requested the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office help with additional security at the Great Minnesota Get-Together this year, fair officials say it has reached its goal of securing 200 law enforcement officers.
A week after the Minnesota State Fair requested the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office help with additional security at the Great Minnesota Get-Together this year, fair officials say it has reached its goal of securing 200 law enforcement officers.
Former Vikings WR Stefon Diggs: 'No lie, Minnesota has the best fair in the world'
Former Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs posted to social media on Tuesday that the Minnesota State Fair is the best in the world.
Former Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs posted to social media on Tuesday that the Minnesota State Fair is the best in the world.