Minnesota State Fair breaks two attendance records in a row
The Minnesota State Fair recorded a record-breaking number of attendees on the second day of the great Minnesota Get-Together after record-breaking attendance on the first day.
The Minnesota State Fair recorded a record-breaking number of attendees on the second day of the great Minnesota Get-Together after record-breaking attendance on the first day.
Onion ring vendor celebrates 70 years at State Fair
Everybody has their favorite foods at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and one vendor is celebrating 70 years this year serving one simple staple since 1956. FOX 9’s Shayne Wells has the story.
Everybody has their favorite foods at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and one vendor is celebrating 70 years this year serving one simple staple since 1956. FOX 9’s Shayne Wells has the story.
MN State Fair Junior Reporter: Ollie Daneman
FOX 9 Junior Reporter Ollie Daneman tries his hand at working the famous corn roast at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
FOX 9 Junior Reporter Ollie Daneman tries his hand at working the famous corn roast at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
State Fair fun: Monty’s Traveling Reptile Show
FOX 9 hosts are joined at the Great Minnesota Get-Together by the crew of Monty’s Traveling Reptile Show who stopped by to show off some alligators, lizards, snakes and more.
FOX 9 hosts are joined at the Great Minnesota Get-Together by the crew of Monty’s Traveling Reptile Show who stopped by to show off some alligators, lizards, snakes and more.
Minnesota State Fair Day 2
It's the second day of the Minnesota State Fair and many families are getting in their final stretch of summer fun before the school year begins.
It's the second day of the Minnesota State Fair and many families are getting in their final stretch of summer fun before the school year begins.
University of Minnesota State Fair: Play Tetris, help researchers study how your brain plans
The University of Minnesota's State Fair Research Building is back, and this year it's bringing its biggest lineup of studies yet — including one where your Tetris skills could help scientists understand how the brain makes planning decisions.
The University of Minnesota's State Fair Research Building is back, and this year it's bringing its biggest lineup of studies yet — including one where your Tetris skills could help scientists understand how the brain makes planning decisions.
Minnesota State Fair breaks Day 1 attendance record
A record-breaking number of fairgoers was recorded on the first day of this year's great Minnesota Get-Together.
A record-breaking number of fairgoers was recorded on the first day of this year's great Minnesota Get-Together.
Families across Minnesota making the most of the final stretch of summer at State Fair
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is officially underway, and for many families, opening day was the perfect send-off before the school year kicks in.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is officially underway, and for many families, opening day was the perfect send-off before the school year kicks in.
Enjoying the Minnesota State Fair before school starts
Minnesota kids are out at the State Fair enjoying the last of summer. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Minnesota kids are out at the State Fair enjoying the last of summer. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Opening day of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
Gates are open for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, which runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
Gates are open for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, which runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
Minnesota State Fair: Princess Kay finalists
The Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalists and winner spoke on FOX 9 about being crowned.
The Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalists and winner spoke on FOX 9 about being crowned.
MN State Fair Junior Reporters: The price is fair
FOX 9 Junior Repoters Sherman and Alice Tulman go over the history of prices at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9 Junior Repoters Sherman and Alice Tulman go over the history of prices at the Minnesota State Fair.
Ian Leonard learns to walk a pig at State Fair
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist joins 4-H’ers from all across the state at the Great Minnesota Get-Together and attempts to learn how to walk a new four-legged friend at the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist joins 4-H’ers from all across the state at the Great Minnesota Get-Together and attempts to learn how to walk a new four-legged friend at the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum.
Minnesota State Fair: Twins legends making free appearances this year
The Minnesota Twins are bringing current players, former legends and more to the 2026 Minnesota State Fair as part of their Twins Experience this year.
The Minnesota Twins are bringing current players, former legends and more to the 2026 Minnesota State Fair as part of their Twins Experience this year.
Officials sued to keep gangs from State Fair: What happens if they show up anyway?
Posts on social media tipped Ramsey County Sheriff's deputies off about a planned violent confrontation at the Minnesota State Fair, and officials moved quickly to shut it down in court. But what happens if they show up anyway?
Posts on social media tipped Ramsey County Sheriff's deputies off about a planned violent confrontation at the Minnesota State Fair, and officials moved quickly to shut it down in court. But what happens if they show up anyway?
Gang violence concerns at Minnesota State Fair
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is officially underway, but before it began Ramsey County authorities took several steps to curb any potential gang violence. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl talks about the latest precautions being taken this year.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is officially underway, but before it began Ramsey County authorities took several steps to curb any potential gang violence. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl talks about the latest precautions being taken this year.
4-H shows off beef breeding heifers at State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair offers 4-H beef and dairy cattle shows during the first four days in the Cattle Barn and Coliseum. FOX 9’s All Day takes a live look on day one.
The Minnesota State Fair offers 4-H beef and dairy cattle shows during the first four days in the Cattle Barn and Coliseum. FOX 9’s All Day takes a live look on day one.
Rep. Demuth talks Minnesota State Fair opening day
Minnesota House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth joined FOX 9’s Bill Keller at the Minnesota State Fair. Demuth talked about arriving before the gates opened for the first time and how she prepares for a day at the fair.
Minnesota House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth joined FOX 9’s Bill Keller at the Minnesota State Fair. Demuth talked about arriving before the gates opened for the first time and how she prepares for a day at the fair.
MN State Fair: Sen. Klobuchar talks food, tips
Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined FOX 9’s Bill Keller outside the Minnesota State Fair ahead of the gates opening, sharing her fair traditions, food picks and pro tips.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined FOX 9’s Bill Keller outside the Minnesota State Fair ahead of the gates opening, sharing her fair traditions, food picks and pro tips.
Gates open for 2026 Minnesota State Fair
The gates are officially open for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair! FOX 9’s Shayne Wells and Keith Marler are at the front gates as fairgoers flood in for the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
The gates are officially open for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair! FOX 9’s Shayne Wells and Keith Marler are at the front gates as fairgoers flood in for the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.