Minnesota State Fair Board meeting Friday to discuss fate of 2020 Fair

Minnesota State Fair Board meeting Friday to discuss fate of 2020 Fair

The Minnesota State Fair Board is meeting Friday to discuss the 2020 Great-Minnesota Get-Together, fair officials confirmed to FOX 9. 

The Minnesota State Fair Board is meeting Friday to discuss the 2020 Great-Minnesota Get-Together, fair officials confirmed to FOX 9. 

Organizers say Minnesota State Fair not canceled, despite social media rumors

Organizers say Minnesota State Fair not canceled, despite social media rumors

The Minnesota State Fair is assuring Minnesotans that is has not been canceled, despite posts circulating on social media reportedly suggesting otherwise. 

The Minnesota State Fair is assuring Minnesotans that is has not been canceled, despite posts circulating on social media reportedly suggesting otherwise. 

Will coronavirus delay or cancel the Minnesota State Fair?

Will coronavirus delay or cancel the Minnesota State Fair?

As more outbreak modeling becomes available for the coronavirus pandemic, it's becoming increasingly clear that it will be some time before Minnesota is back to normal.

As more outbreak modeling becomes available for the coronavirus pandemic, it's becoming increasingly clear that it will be some time before Minnesota is back to normal.

Tim McGraw to play Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Sept. 1

Tim McGraw to play Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Sept. 1

The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled yet another artist who will perform at the Grandstand during one of the 12 days of the Great Minnesota Get-Together this summer. 

The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled yet another artist who will perform at the Grandstand during one of the 12 days of the Great Minnesota Get-Together this summer. 

Minnesota State Fair fires its year-round police force, sets new requirements

Minnesota State Fair fires its year-round police force, sets new requirements

The Minnesota State Fair fired its 37 year-round police officers at the end of January and established new requirements for future applicants, according to a letter that was sent out to the officers.

The Minnesota State Fair fired its 37 year-round police officers at the end of January and established new requirements for future applicants, according to a letter that was sent out to the officers.

State Fair names Twin Cities cartoonist, illustrator as 2020 commemorative artist

State Fair names Twin Cities cartoonist, illustrator as 2020 commemorative artist

Kevin Cannon has had his work published all over the Twin Cities area. This year, he's been tasked with creating the 2020 commemorative State Fair poster.

Kevin Cannon has had his work published all over the Twin Cities area. This year, he's been tasked with creating the 2020 commemorative State Fair poster.

Parent sues for damages following boy's E. coli infection linked to State Fair

Parent sues for damages following boy's E. coli infection linked to State Fair

A parent is suing the agency that oversees the Minnesota State Fair after their son became seriously ill from an E. coli infection linked to the Miracle of Birth Center. They are seeking more than $50,000 in damages due to hospital expenses and lost wages during the boy's treatment.

A parent is suing the agency that oversees the Minnesota State Fair after their son became seriously ill from an E. coli infection linked to the Miracle of Birth Center. They are seeking more than $50,000 in damages due to hospital expenses and lost wages during the boy's treatment.

Why SouthWest Transit can't make a profit on the State Fair despite record ridership

Why SouthWest Transit can't make a profit on the State Fair despite record ridership

The Minnesota State Fair is a lucrative business for most companies, but Southwest Transit can’t make a profit during the Minnesota Get Together despite record-breaking ridership. 

The Minnesota State Fair is a lucrative business for most companies, but Southwest Transit can’t make a profit during the Minnesota Get Together despite record-breaking ridership. 

Darwin, Minn. mom wins $100K prize at Minnesota State Fair

Darwin, Minn. mom wins $100K prize at Minnesota State Fair

A mother who was at the Minnesota State Fair last week to support her son went home with a lot more than just a blue ribbon.

A mother who was at the Minnesota State Fair last week to support her son went home with a lot more than just a blue ribbon.

This was the 'coolest' Minnesota State Fair since 1935

This was the 'coolest' Minnesota State Fair since 1935

There’s a reason why it’s called the Great Minnesota Sweat Together. During the “average” year, at least a few of the 12 running days during the fair see afternoon temperatures in the 80s or 90s with plenty of humidity. Combine that with a 300-acre plot and two hundred thousand of your closest friends, and it can get a bit sweaty for even the most avid warm weather lover. But this year was totally different.

There’s a reason why it’s called the Great Minnesota Sweat Together. During the “average” year, at least a few of the 12 running days during the fair see afternoon temperatures in the 80s or 90s with plenty of humidity. Combine that with a 300-acre plot and two hundred thousand of your closest friends, and it can get a bit sweaty for even the most avid warm weather lover. But this year was totally different.

Elizabeth Warren wins Minnesota State Fair 'bean ballot' in landslide

Elizabeth Warren wins Minnesota State Fair 'bean ballot' in landslide

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren won the Minnesota DFL’s state fair “bean ballot” straw poll, which – while unofficial – is being viewed by officials in both parties as worth more than a hill of beans.

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren won the Minnesota DFL’s state fair “bean ballot” straw poll, which – while unofficial – is being viewed by officials in both parties as worth more than a hill of beans.