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.
Low Cut Connie pulls out of Minnesota State Fair Grandstand show over lack of mask, vaccine mandate
Low Cut Connie, one of the bands scheduled to perform at the grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair this weekend, has pulled out of the show over the fair’s COVID-19 policies.
Low Cut Connie, one of the bands scheduled to perform at the grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair this weekend, has pulled out of the show over the fair’s COVID-19 policies.
Judge promises quick ruling on guns at Minnesota State Fair
A judge on Thursday promised a quick ruling on whether people with permits to carry firearms can bring their guns into the Minnesota State Fair, which opens in one week.
A judge on Thursday promised a quick ruling on whether people with permits to carry firearms can bring their guns into the Minnesota State Fair, which opens in one week.
Minnesota State Fair losing 150-200 vendors this year
Minnesota State Fair organizers say it’s typical for some vendors to choose not to return, but this year that amount has doubled compared to previous years.
Minnesota State Fair organizers say it’s typical for some vendors to choose not to return, but this year that amount has doubled compared to previous years.
Minnesota State Fair losing twice as many vendors this year
Minnesota State Fair organizers say it?s typical for some vendors to choose not to return, but this year that amount has doubled compared to previous years.
Minnesota State Fair organizers say it?s typical for some vendors to choose not to return, but this year that amount has doubled compared to previous years.
Fewer 4-H'ers staying overnight at state fairgrounds amid COVID-19 concerns
In order to reduce the chances of spreading COVID-19 at the Minnesota State Fair, the 4-H program is making big adjustments, especially for those who normally stay overnight at the fairgrounds.
In order to reduce the chances of spreading COVID-19 at the Minnesota State Fair, the 4-H program is making big adjustments, especially for those who normally stay overnight at the fairgrounds.
Fewer 4-H'ers staying overnight at state fairgrounds amid COVID-19 concerns
In order to reduce the chances of spreading COVID-19 at the Minnesota State Fair, the 4-H program is making big adjustments, especially for those who normally stay overnight at the fairgrounds.
In order to reduce the chances of spreading COVID-19 at the Minnesota State Fair, the 4-H program is making big adjustments, especially for those who normally stay overnight at the fairgrounds.
Minnesota State Fair not requiring masks inside most buildings
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.
Vendors still searching for workers with Minnesota State Fair less than 2 weeks away
With the Minnesota State Fair quickly approaching, vendors say they are still searching for workers.
With the Minnesota State Fair quickly approaching, vendors say they are still searching for workers.
Minnesota Council on Disability pulls out of Minnesota State Fair over COVID-19 concerns
With COVID-19 delta variant cases on the rise, the Minnesota Council on Disability says it has made the decision not to attend the Minnesota State Fair, saying the fair has failed to create a safe environment for its visitors.
With COVID-19 delta variant cases on the rise, the Minnesota Council on Disability says it has made the decision not to attend the Minnesota State Fair, saying the fair has failed to create a safe environment for its visitors.
Metro Transit only operating 3 Minnesota State Fair express bus routes this year
Metro Transit announced this week it will be scaling back its express bus service to the Minnesota State Fair this year due to a shortage of drivers.
Metro Transit announced this week it will be scaling back its express bus service to the Minnesota State Fair this year due to a shortage of drivers.
Gun owner's group sues Minnesota State Fair to allow permit holders to carry guns
A gun owner’s group is suing to allow permit holders to carry handguns on the fairgrounds during this year’s Minnesota State Fair.
A gun owner’s group is suing to allow permit holders to carry handguns on the fairgrounds during this year’s Minnesota State Fair.
Gun owner?s group sues Minnesota State Fair to allow permit holders to carry guns
A gun owner?s group is suing to allow permit holders to carry handguns on the fairgrounds during this year?s Minnesota State Fair.
A gun owner?s group is suing to allow permit holders to carry handguns on the fairgrounds during this year?s Minnesota State Fair.
Walz warns State Fair attendance will suffer without COVID restrictions
Gov. Tim Walz said the Minnesota State Fair should have COVID-19 restrictions in place or attendance for the Great Minnesota Get Together will suffer.
Gov. Tim Walz said the Minnesota State Fair should have COVID-19 restrictions in place or attendance for the Great Minnesota Get Together will suffer.
Prepare for the State Fair with a salty Minnesota favorite (you can't resist the pickle dog!)
A Minnesota State Fair favorite, the humble pickle dog, can easily be recreated at home. Nordic Food expert Patrice Johnson stopped by the Buzz with the recipe and ways to use all that extra pickle juice.
A Minnesota State Fair favorite, the humble pickle dog, can easily be recreated at home. Nordic Food expert Patrice Johnson stopped by the Buzz with the recipe and ways to use all that extra pickle juice.
Minnesota State Fair considering mandating masks indoors
Organizers of the Minnesota State Fair say they are considering mandating masks inside buildings at the fairgrounds this summer, but they have not made any decisions yet.
Organizers of the Minnesota State Fair say they are considering mandating masks inside buildings at the fairgrounds this summer, but they have not made any decisions yet.
Minnesota State Fair unveils new attractions for 2021
The Minnesota State Fair is coming up, and organizers are giving us a peek at some new additions.
The Minnesota State Fair is coming up, and organizers are giving us a peek at some new additions.