MN State Fair cleanup underway following storms
Storms that rolled through Minnesota late Monday and early Tuesday morning downed trees and took the power out for several communities, also leading to a delayed start for the Minnesota State Fair Tuesday morning. FOX 9?s Ian Leonard and Rob Olson have the latest on efforts to clean up the aftermath.
Storms that rolled through Minnesota late Monday and early Tuesday morning downed trees and took the power out for several communities, also leading to a delayed start for the Minnesota State Fair Tuesday morning. FOX 9?s Ian Leonard and Rob Olson have the latest on efforts to clean up the aftermath.
Minnesota State Fair records one of its lowest attended days in decades
The Minnesota State Fair recorded its lowest opening day on Monday, as heat and storms may have kept people home.
The Minnesota State Fair recorded its lowest opening day on Monday, as heat and storms may have kept people home.
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Early morning severe storms hit MN State Fair [RAW]
FOX 9?s Se Kwon went live on Facebook early Tuesday morning as another severe storm hit the Minnesota State Fair, causing flash flooding on the grounds. Officials delayed opening the fairgrounds to the public for two hours as crews worked to assess the damage and clean up the debris.
FOX 9?s Se Kwon went live on Facebook early Tuesday morning as another severe storm hit the Minnesota State Fair, causing flash flooding on the grounds. Officials delayed opening the fairgrounds to the public for two hours as crews worked to assess the damage and clean up the debris.
Thousands remain without power in MN after storms
Two rounds of severe storms that brought strong winds and heavy rain Monday into Tuesday, causing damage in some areas, and a power outage for thousands of Xcel Energy customers.
Two rounds of severe storms that brought strong winds and heavy rain Monday into Tuesday, causing damage in some areas, and a power outage for thousands of Xcel Energy customers.
Minnesota State Fair delays opening Tuesday to assess storm damage
The Minnesota State Fair will open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday after a delayed start due to storm damage assessment.
The Minnesota State Fair will open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday after a delayed start due to storm damage assessment.
Storm damage delays MN fairgrounds opening
Another round of severe storms on Tuesday morning packed a punch in the Twin Cities metro with strong winds and heavy rain. Minnesota State Fair officials delayed opening the fairgrounds on Tuesday morning to assess the damage and clean up debris.
Another round of severe storms on Tuesday morning packed a punch in the Twin Cities metro with strong winds and heavy rain. Minnesota State Fair officials delayed opening the fairgrounds on Tuesday morning to assess the damage and clean up debris.
MN fairgoers run for safety as storms roll through
Visitors at the Minnesota State Fair were running for cover on Monday as storms rolled through.
Visitors at the Minnesota State Fair were running for cover on Monday as storms rolled through.
FOX 9 Junior Reporters on how to stay cool at State Fair
FOX 9's Junior Reporters Sherman and Alice Tulman are at the State Fair Monday getting some tips on how to stay cool in the heat.
FOX 9's Junior Reporters Sherman and Alice Tulman are at the State Fair Monday getting some tips on how to stay cool in the heat.
Minnesota State Fair: Handling the heat
It was extremely hot and humid Monday at the Minnesota State Fair. FOX 9's Rob Olson checks in with fairgoers as they handle the heat.
It was extremely hot and humid Monday at the Minnesota State Fair. FOX 9's Rob Olson checks in with fairgoers as they handle the heat.
'Never Walz' booth at MN State Fair, Kamala Harris supporters purchase website domain
Amid a "Never Walz" booth popping up at the Minnesota State Fair, supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz have purchased the domain of NeverWalz.com, to redirect to Harris' campaign website.
Amid a "Never Walz" booth popping up at the Minnesota State Fair, supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz have purchased the domain of NeverWalz.com, to redirect to Harris' campaign website.
MN State Fair sees lowest attended first Sunday in 40 years
The warm weather on Sunday kept people away from the Minnesota State Fair for its first Sunday of 2024.
The warm weather on Sunday kept people away from the Minnesota State Fair for its first Sunday of 2024.
Minnesota State Fair: New parents’ guide to having a good time
As the parents of twin toddlers turning 2 years old in September, my wife and I set out on our bikes and trailer with the kids in tow to the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Here's what we learned.
As the parents of twin toddlers turning 2 years old in September, my wife and I set out on our bikes and trailer with the kids in tow to the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Here's what we learned.
Comedian-magician Chipper Lowell at MN State Fair
Chipper Lowell has brought his comedy and magic show to the Minnesota State Fair.
Chipper Lowell has brought his comedy and magic show to the Minnesota State Fair.
Sensory friendly morning at MN State Fair
Monday was sensory friendly morning at the Kidway at the Minnesota State Fair.
Monday was sensory friendly morning at the Kidway at the Minnesota State Fair.
The Jason Show: Do you want some air conditioning?
Two guests at the Jason Show played too hot to handle trivia, with a grand prize of a few blissful moments of air conditioning at the Minnesota State Fair. The heat index is expected to reach over 105 degrees on Day 5 of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Two guests at the Jason Show played too hot to handle trivia, with a grand prize of a few blissful moments of air conditioning at the Minnesota State Fair. The heat index is expected to reach over 105 degrees on Day 5 of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Chance the Rapper new song ahead of State Fair show
Chance the Rapper releases a new song, ?3333,? about low ticket sales at the Minnesota State Fair performance. He released the song days before performing at the Grandstand and explained he was pressured to cancel the show after only about 3,000 tickets had sold. Chance talked to FOX 9?s Hannah Flood about his decision to move forward with the show and why he?s committed to live shows, regardless of ticket sales.
Chance the Rapper releases a new song, ?3333,? about low ticket sales at the Minnesota State Fair performance. He released the song days before performing at the Grandstand and explained he was pressured to cancel the show after only about 3,000 tickets had sold. Chance talked to FOX 9?s Hannah Flood about his decision to move forward with the show and why he?s committed to live shows, regardless of ticket sales.
Minnesota Disc Dogs at the State Fair
The Minnesota Disc Dog Club visited the FOX 9 booth at the Minnesota State Fair to show off their dog tricks.
The Minnesota Disc Dog Club visited the FOX 9 booth at the Minnesota State Fair to show off their dog tricks.
Minnesota State Fair: Police investigate 2 incidents, no arrests made
Minnesota State Fair police are investigating after responding to an altercation and a possible stabbing Saturday night.
Minnesota State Fair police are investigating after responding to an altercation and a possible stabbing Saturday night.
Crowds brave the heat at the Minnesota State Fair
Despite the hot weekend, many Minnesotans are braving the heat to attend the fair. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the latest.
Despite the hot weekend, many Minnesotans are braving the heat to attend the fair. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the latest.
Minnesota State Fair sets back to back attendance records
The Minnesota State Fair set an attendance record for its second day on Friday, after an attendance record was set for the opening day Thursday.
The Minnesota State Fair set an attendance record for its second day on Friday, after an attendance record was set for the opening day Thursday.