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.
First in line for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
Mother-daughter duo Rose and Mary Jane were first in line for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, arriving at 7 a.m. Wednesday — a full 24 hours before the gates open. It’s not the first time the die-hard fairgoers have claimed the first spot. FOX 9’s Bill Keller talks with them about the tradition.
Mother-daughter duo Rose and Mary Jane were first in line for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, arriving at 7 a.m. Wednesday — a full 24 hours before the gates open. It’s not the first time the die-hard fairgoers have claimed the first spot. FOX 9’s Bill Keller talks with them about the tradition.
Minnesota State Fair: What you need to know for 2026
The Minnesota State Fair runs Thursday, Aug. 27 to Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. This guide has everything you need to know about the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together from how much it costs and how to get there to all the new foods, attractions and entertainment.
The Minnesota State Fair runs Thursday, Aug. 27 to Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. This guide has everything you need to know about the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together from how much it costs and how to get there to all the new foods, attractions and entertainment.
Minnesota State Fair weather: Sunshine and low 80s for opening day
The Minnesota State Fair kicks off Thursday under blue skies, low humidity and comfortable temperatures, making for a beautiful opening day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
The Minnesota State Fair kicks off Thursday under blue skies, low humidity and comfortable temperatures, making for a beautiful opening day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
MN weather: Sunny and pleasant start to State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair kicks off Thursday under blue skies, low humidity and comfortable temperatures around 80 degrees. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the opening-day forecast and a look at when humidity and storm chances return.
The Minnesota State Fair kicks off Thursday under blue skies, low humidity and comfortable temperatures around 80 degrees. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the opening-day forecast and a look at when humidity and storm chances return.
Minnesota drought impact on local farms
Most of Minnesota is in varying degrees of drought, and it's having an impact on local farmers. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Most of Minnesota is in varying degrees of drought, and it's having an impact on local farmers. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Minnesota State Fair's oldest food stand: Hamline Church Dining Hall
For 129 years, the Hamline Church Dining Hall has fed countless attendees at the Minnesota State Fair. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more on its legacy.
For 129 years, the Hamline Church Dining Hall has fed countless attendees at the Minnesota State Fair. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more on its legacy.
Some Minnesota farmers feel pressure of dry spell as drought deepens
Much of Minnesota is experiencing a drought. Nearly half of the state is in a severe drought.
Much of Minnesota is experiencing a drought. Nearly half of the state is in a severe drought.
St. Paul City Council calls for end to Flock cameras — but stops short of a ban
The St. Paul City Council wants Flock cameras gone, but it can't make that happen on its own.
The St. Paul City Council wants Flock cameras gone, but it can't make that happen on its own.
73rd Princess Kay crowned at MN State Fair
The 73rd Princess Kay was crowned ahead of Minnesota State Fair.
The 73rd Princess Kay was crowned ahead of Minnesota State Fair.
Lily Peters' killer sentenced to life in prison
The convicted killer of Lily Peters was sentenced to life in prison four years after she was found dead near a walking trail in Wisconsin.
The convicted killer of Lily Peters was sentenced to life in prison four years after she was found dead near a walking trail in Wisconsin.
St. Paul City Council passes resolution on Flock cameras
The St. Paul City Council is calling for a ban on Flock cameras but has not banned them. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
The St. Paul City Council is calling for a ban on Flock cameras but has not banned them. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
ICE agent charged in MN could be released in Texas
The ICE agent who is charged in Minnesota could be released from jail in Texas where he is being held. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
The ICE agent who is charged in Minnesota could be released from jail in Texas where he is being held. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Emerald ash borer threat: Tiny wasps released in Minnesota to save trees
Tiny wasps are facing a big mission in the fight against emerald ash borer in Minnesota.
Tiny wasps are facing a big mission in the fight against emerald ash borer in Minnesota.
Annunciation shooting: Harper Moyski's parents launch project to preserve survivors' stories
The parents of Annunciation Church and School shooting victim Harper Moyski launched the One More Story Collective to preserve stories from those impacted by the Aug. 27, 2025 mass shooting.
The parents of Annunciation Church and School shooting victim Harper Moyski launched the One More Story Collective to preserve stories from those impacted by the Aug. 27, 2025 mass shooting.
Annunciation Light Alliance: Shooting survivors find meaning 'moving their feet'
One year after a mass shooting shook a Twin Cities faith community, families are turning grief into action.
One year after a mass shooting shook a Twin Cities faith community, families are turning grief into action.
Wasps are the latest weapon in the MN fight against emerald ash borer
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is using small wasps to fight emerald ash borer. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the details.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is using small wasps to fight emerald ash borer. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the details.
Meta paying $18 billion, creating new safeguards
Meta agreed to pay Minnesota at least $214 million and up to $307 million as part of the massive settlement, but what does that mean for people living in the state? FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Meta agreed to pay Minnesota at least $214 million and up to $307 million as part of the massive settlement, but what does that mean for people living in the state? FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.