Minnesota State Fair

After coming just 1,700 people shy of an all-time record on opening day, Rob Olson joins the FOX 9 crew live on the second day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together to recap the sites, sounds and ?unofficial? new items of the 2025 fair that?s well underway.

Stephanie Hansen loves discovering new and different products at the Minnesota State Fair. She joins Jason to reveal her picks for Minnesota Makers this year at the fair.

Paul Hohenwald, the owner of Coasters Beer Garden, drops off the MN State Fair's juiciest new food item - the Uncrustaburger - at the FOX 9 booth for Maxx to try.

He?s one of our favorites! Chef Yia Vang is back at the Minnesota State Fair, this time with a new food. Shrimp & Pork Toast is already earning fans at the Fair. Wait until you hear about the family effort it takes to create all the delicious food at the Fairon.

The Minnesota State Fair is full of great food items, but don?t forget the drinks! Stephanie Hansen shares her picks for new State Fair Sips. Some with alcohol and plenty that are N/A.

Jason?s good friends, Beth & Joanna, join him for the hour. Chef Yia Vang talks about his new State Fair Food, a delicious shrimp and pork toast on a stick. Plus, Stephanie Hansen shares some of her favorite Minnesota makers you can find at the State Fair.

He?s one of the biggest fans of the Minnesota State Fair. Andrew Zimmern joins Jason to talk about some of his Fair favorites. Plus, Andrew has a new cookbook hitting stores soon.

Day 2 of the Minnesota State Fair and Jason talks to Andrew Zimmern about his love of the Fair and all the TV shows he?s been part of recently. Plus, Stephanie Hansen returns with her picks for new sips at the fair ? both with alcohol and without.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources spoke live with FOX 9 at the Minnesota State Fair about how the state is helping Canada fight the wildfires that often impact local air quality.

FOX 9's Shayne Wells spoke with 4-H students who are helping their livestock get ready to be shown at the Minnesota State Fair.

The second day of the Minnesota State Fair is kicking off with Smokey Bear at the DNR stage, Blue Ribbon Bingo at Ramberg Center and Meghan Trainor performing at the Grandstand tonight.

Honoring his annual tradition, FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard marches the 2025 fair in with the Gopher Alumni Marching band.

FOX 9?s Rob Olson shares some Minnesotans? stories of getting to, from and walking around day one of the Minnesota State Fair.

FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard, with fresh bad pants, finds himself some fresh French fries on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.

The 72nd Princess Kay was crowned at the Minnesota State Fair Thursday.

4-H at the Minnesota State Fair brings all kinds of animals.

Minnesotans flocked to the State Fair for the first day. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.