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.

Minnesotans say goodbye to the 2019 State Fair

Minnesotans say goodbye to the 2019 State Fair

Monday marked a bittersweet goodbye to the end of the Minnesota State Fair - and the unofficial end of summer.

Monday marked a bittersweet goodbye to the end of the Minnesota State Fair - and the unofficial end of summer.

Political discourse at State Fair shows off 'the worst' of Minnesota, party leaders say
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Political discourse at State Fair shows off 'the worst' of Minnesota, party leaders say

After several unpleasant encounters, party leaders from both sides are saying that political discourse at the Minnesota State Fair shows off 'the worst' of our state. Some have even installed security cameras in the booths.

After several unpleasant encounters, party leaders from both sides are saying that political discourse at the Minnesota State Fair shows off 'the worst' of our state. Some have even installed security cameras in the booths.

Hurricane Dorian prompts bittersweet reunion for Minnesota family
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Hurricane Dorian prompts bittersweet reunion for Minnesota family

Hurricane Dorian brought about a bittersweet reunion for a Minnesota family as their son returned home while the storm rages on.

Hurricane Dorian brought about a bittersweet reunion for a Minnesota family as their son returned home while the storm rages on.

Twin Cities mayors face off on fair's giant slide
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Twin Cities mayors face off on fair's giant slide

Mayors Jacob Frey and Melvin Carter faced off in a friendly competition on Wednesday: A race to the bottom of the fair's giant slide.

Mayors Jacob Frey and Melvin Carter faced off in a friendly competition on Wednesday: A race to the bottom of the fair's giant slide.

State Fair affords young Minnesotans valuable first job opportunities
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State Fair affords young Minnesotans valuable first job opportunities

They take the bus, they carpool or they have mom and dad drop them off at�work because many of the people employed at the Minnesota State Fair aren?t old enough to have their own driver?s licenses yet.

They take the bus, they carpool or they have mom and dad drop them off at�work because many of the people employed at the Minnesota State Fair aren?t old enough to have their own driver?s licenses yet.

1st person at Minnesota State Fair in line at 11:15 p.m.
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1st person at Minnesota State Fair in line at 11:15 p.m.

Ginger Johnson, the first person through the gates on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair said she got in line at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday night.

Ginger Johnson, the first person through the gates on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair said she got in line at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday night.

Preparations underway for Minnesota State Fair
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Preparations underway for Minnesota State Fair

Days before the gates open, preparations are underway for this year?s Minnesota State Fair.

Days before the gates open, preparations are underway for this year?s Minnesota State Fair.

Before the State Fair comes the job fair
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Before the State Fair comes the job fair

The Great Minnesota Get-Together is holding a job fair Wednesday to fill more than 500 positions this summer, everything from ticket takers to barn attendants.

The Great Minnesota Get-Together is holding a job fair Wednesday to fill more than 500 positions this summer, everything from ticket takers to barn attendants.

Cattle Barn awaiting repairs as State Fair approaches
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Cattle Barn awaiting repairs as State Fair approaches

A winter storm destroyed part of the Cattle Barn's roof at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Now, just 100 days away from the start of the State Fair, the barn is awaiting repairs.

A winter storm destroyed part of the Cattle Barn's roof at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Now, just 100 days away from the start of the State Fair, the barn is awaiting repairs.

Cattle Barn awaiting repairs 100 days before State Fair starts
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Cattle Barn awaiting repairs 100 days before State Fair starts

One hundred days away from the start of the Minnesota State Fair and one of the big questions is whether the Cattle Barn will be rebuilt in time.

One hundred days away from the start of the Minnesota State Fair and one of the big questions is whether the Cattle Barn will be rebuilt in time.