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.
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.
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.
Minnesota State Fair sees lowest single-day attendance number in 20 years
Day 1 got off to a slow start as heavy rain and COVID-19 concerns led to the lowest single-day attendance at the fair in at least 20 years.
Day 1 got off to a slow start as heavy rain and COVID-19 concerns led to the lowest single-day attendance at the fair in at least 20 years.
Minnesota State Fair butter sculptor retires after 50 years
Linda Christensen, the annual butter sculptor of Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Minnesota State Fair, is retiring after 50 years.
Linda Christensen, the annual butter sculptor of Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Minnesota State Fair, is retiring after 50 years.
Famed Minnesota butter sculptor on passing the knife
Linda Christensen has been carving the butter sculptures at the Minnesota State Fair for five decades. Shayne Wells chats with the legend before she officially hangs up her knife.
Linda Christensen has been carving the butter sculptures at the Minnesota State Fair for five decades. Shayne Wells chats with the legend before she officially hangs up her knife.
Crowds brave rain for opening day of Minnesota State Fair
Despite two rounds of storms and rain that pushed through on Thursday, the Minnesota State Fair saw plenty of patrons passing through its gates for day one of the 2021 festival.
Despite two rounds of storms and rain that pushed through on Thursday, the Minnesota State Fair saw plenty of patrons passing through its gates for day one of the 2021 festival.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar stops by Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair
Senator Amy Klobuchar was among those who made a stop at Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday.
Senator Amy Klobuchar was among those who made a stop at Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday.
Crowds take to Minnesota State Fair despite rain
Rainy and stormy weather nor COVID-19 on Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair didn't stop crowds looking to return after missing out last year.
Rainy and stormy weather nor COVID-19 on Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair didn't stop crowds looking to return after missing out last year.
Gentle giants at the Minnesota State Fair
The barns are bustling at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with animals ready for a show. Shayne Wells takes us inside the horse barn ahead of the draft horse competition.
The barns are bustling at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with animals ready for a show. Shayne Wells takes us inside the horse barn ahead of the draft horse competition.
New food vendor at Minnesota State Fair: Andy's Garage
There's a new spot to check out at the International Bazaar. Shayne Wells introduces us to the new bites at Andy's Garage.
There's a new spot to check out at the International Bazaar. Shayne Wells introduces us to the new bites at Andy's Garage.
A healthy pit stop at the MN State Fair: Minnesota Apples
Minnesota Apples is a great pit stop for some snappy Minnesota favorite apple varieties. This morning Garden Guy Dale K checks in to see how this year?s apple crop is different.
Minnesota Apples is a great pit stop for some snappy Minnesota favorite apple varieties. This morning Garden Guy Dale K checks in to see how this year?s apple crop is different.
The Minnesota State Fair is back: What you need to know
The gates are open for the 2021 Minnesota State Fair. Here's everything you need to know if you're planning to attend.
The gates are open for the 2021 Minnesota State Fair. Here's everything you need to know if you're planning to attend.
Do I need a mask: What are the Minnesota State Fair's COVID-19 guidelines?
Minnesota State Fair attendees will not be required to wear masks inside buildings on the fairgrounds during this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minnesota State Fair attendees will not be required to wear masks inside buildings on the fairgrounds during this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together.
68th Princess Kay of the Milky Way crowned
The Minnesota State Fair has its new Princess Kay of the Milky Way.
The Minnesota State Fair has its new Princess Kay of the Milky Way.
No guns allowed at Minnesota State Fair, judge rules
People with carry permits will not be able to bring their guns into the Minnesota State Fair, according to a ruling handed down by a Ramsey County District Court judge Wednesday.
People with carry permits will not be able to bring their guns into the Minnesota State Fair, according to a ruling handed down by a Ramsey County District Court judge Wednesday.
No guns allowed at Minnesota State Fair, judge rules
The final preparations are in place for the Minnesota State Fair, including a judge's ruling on the fair's weapons ban.
The final preparations are in place for the Minnesota State Fair, including a judge's ruling on the fair's weapons ban.
Minnesota State Fair kickoff: Vendors excited for fair start despite COVID-19 trepidations
As they make their final preparations, vendors say they are happy and excited to be back at the Minnesota State Fair, despite the worries the recent surge in delta variant COVID-19 cases has caused.
As they make their final preparations, vendors say they are happy and excited to be back at the Minnesota State Fair, despite the worries the recent surge in delta variant COVID-19 cases has caused.
Final preps going into place for Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair starts on Thursday and with just hours left, vendors are putting their final preparations into place.
The Minnesota State Fair starts on Thursday and with just hours left, vendors are putting their final preparations into place.
Minnesotans who get 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot at State Fair to get $100 gift card
Minnesota is offering $100 Visa gift cards on site to people who get their first dose of the COVID-19 at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minnesota is offering $100 Visa gift cards on site to people who get their first dose of the COVID-19 at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
MDH: Minnesota State Fair brings concern of increased COVID-19 spread
The Minnesota State Fair is being billed as the ?Great Minnesota Get Back Together,? but there?s concern that fairgoers will get infected with COVID-19 together.
The Minnesota State Fair is being billed as the ?Great Minnesota Get Back Together,? but there?s concern that fairgoers will get infected with COVID-19 together.