Authorities respond to fights, breach attempt on last day of Minnesota State Fair
It was a chaotic and violent night at the Minnesota State Fair as law enforcement responded to half a dozen fights in the final two hours, in addition to a large group trying to break through the main gate.
Minnesota State Fair records 1.3M attendance, lowest turnout since 1977
The Minnesota State Fair recorded just over 1.3 million guests this year, marking the lowest attendance numbers in 44 years.
More than 3,000 people got COVID-19 vaccines at Minnesota State Fair
More than 3,000 people got their COVID-19 vaccine at the Minnesota State Fair, Governor Tim Walz's office announced Tuesday.
Minnesota State Fair marks 2021 a success despite lower attendance
While the fair had some of the lowest attendance numbers in decades, this weekend’s nice weather brought out a sizeable crowd.
Minnesota State Fair vendors see decline in profits as attendance remains below average
The Minnesota State Fair saw its largest crowd so far this year with 153,953 visitors making it out on Saturday, a number that is still well below average.
Children's Minnesota brings fair fun to kids during hospital stay
Children’s Minnesota brought a taste of the Minnesota State Fair to kids to help make their hospital stays a bit brighter.
Creativity shines at llama and alpaca costume contest at Minnesota State Fair
At the Minnesota State Fair, 4-Hers and their llamas and alpacas go head-to-head in a costume competition that's focused on showmanship and having fun.
Veterans reflect on Afghanistan withdrawal on Fair's Military Appreciation Day
In the wake of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, veterans react on Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair.
Nearly 1,200 Minnesotans have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine at Minnesota State Fair
Nearly 1,200 Minnesotans have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine at the Minnesota State Fair so far.
Love at Minnesota State Fair: Couple gets engaged on Ferris wheel 2 years after first date
Forget the bucket of Sweet Martha’s cookies, at least one person is walking out of the Minnesota State Fair gates on Monday with something even sweeter: an engagement ring.
Minnesota State Fair sees larger crowds on Sunday after slow start
With bad weather and COVID-19 concerns keeping some people home, the Minnesota State Fair is off to a slow start to its 2021 festival.
Gov. Walz proclaims Aug. 31 Military Appreciation Day at the fair
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz proclaimed Aug. 31 Military Appreciation Day at the state fair.
Long-time Minnesota State Fair butter sculptor honored as she retires after 50 years of work
The Minnesota State Fair is saying goodbye to a fair institution as Linda Christensen, the artist who created more than 550 Princess Kay butter sculptures over the past 50 years, heads into retirement.
Minnesota State Fair sees another slow day as Friday's attendance reaches just 77,406
After a slow start, the Minnesota State Fair saw an uptick in visitors on Friday with 77,406 people coming through the gates, but still well below normal.