Minnesota State Fair selling sleeves of cups on select dates this summer
The 2020 Minnesota State Fair is canceled this year, but as a consolation prize, the Fair is selling a small piece of the fair for fair fans to pick up this summer.
4 years later, Philando Castile's memory takes on renewed importance after George Floyd
Four years before George Floyd’s death, similar calls for change were voiced following the death of Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.
Minnesota DPS updates traffic stop guidelines 4 years to day after Philando Castile was killed by police
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety updated the state's driver's manual Monday with additional information on what to do if you are pulled over by police while in possession of a weapon. The announcement comes four years to the day after Philando Castile was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights after informing the officer he was legally carrying a firearm.
'Hard to swallow': Minnesota State Fair vendors react to cancellation
With the cancellation of the Minnesota State Fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vendors’ plans for the summer have changed drastically. While vendors say the board’s decision Friday didn’t come as a complete surprise, the news still stings.
2020 Minnesota State Fair canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Minnesota State Fair will not be held in 2020 due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
Minnesota State Fair will either run full 12 days starting Aug. 27 or be canceled, GM says
The general manager of the Minnesota State Fair says the Great Minnesota Get-Together is still on track to start on Aug. 27, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
5 injured, 2 seriously, in crash involving stolen vehicle in Falcon Heights, Minnesota
Five people were injured, two seriously, when a stolen vehicle crashed on the border of St. Paul, Minnesota and Falcon Heights Tuesday afternoon.
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.
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.
Doobie Brothers first Grandstand act announced for 2020 Minnesota State Fair
The Doobie Brothers will headline the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Friday, Aug. 28.
Discount tickets to 2020 Minnesota State Fair on sale Friday
Tickets for the 2020 Minnesota State Fair went on sale Friday.
State health officials investigating E. coli outbreak at State Fair after 11 people fall ill
State health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli after 11 people fell ill after visiting the 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.
Man shot outside MN State Fair in custody, 3 arrested for riot outside hospital
Police are investigating after three people were shot and a woman was struck by a car outside the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Monday night. The woman remains in the hospital in critical but stable condition.
Total Minnesota State Fair attendance record broken yet again
The Minnesota State Fair set a new total attendance record, yet again.
'Shockingly brazen': 3 shot outside Minnesota State Fairgrounds, woman struck by car
Police are investigating after three people were shot outside the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Monday night.
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.