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.

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

Top ten Minnesota State Fair food vendors in 2018
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Minnesota State Fair officials released a list of last year's?top 10?vendors with the highest grossing revenue.?

Minnesota State Fair attendance numbers continue breaking records
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2018 might become the busiest year for the Minnesota State Fair, potentially welcoming more than 2 million people total by the end of the long weekend.