Local
With storms forecast tonight, State Fair plans for bad weather
The fair's 140 buildings include five designated as storm shelters.
Music
Avett Brothers pick a winner at fair with Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Review: Saturday's grandstand concert charmingly paired the rootsy North Carolina band with the historic jazz vets.
Music
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Garrison Keillor takes a State Fair curtain call
He dropped hints that this show could be last at fair.
Variety
Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks State Fair grandstand like it's 1977
The Southern rock standard bearers sounded forceful even though singer Johnny Van Zant was nonchalant.
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Think the Fair feels crowded? Compare attendance stats
State Fair officials publish attendance data each day. Compare the crowds now to the crowds in 2014 and 2013, and grimace at the thought of that record number.
Variety
Minnesota vs. Iowa: Which State Fair has better food?
The Star Tribune traveled south recently to see whether Iowa could truly contend with its northern neighbor. We ate our way through both Get-Togethers, and the verdict may surprise you.
Variety
Through your eyes: Amazing reader photos from State Fair
We asked, you delivered — and then some. Check out the top reader photos from our Instagram meetup — the "Great Minnesota Gram Together" at the Minnesota State Fair.
Video
Speeding things up at the Minnesota State Fair
Videographer Aaron Lavinsky fast-forwarded his day at the State Fair.
Music
Patti LaBelle reigns soulfully at State Fair
There was fun, fashion and frenzy in the 71-year-old's show, but the guiding light was passion.
West Metro
Late Labor Day, spread-out start to school have families scrambling
The Minnesota State Fair, resorts and day cares are seeing the effects.
Politics
Minnesota State Fair visitors give bump to Donald Trump
Donald Trump is outstripping his GOP competitors in an unofficial "corn poll." But it's hard to locate any support among Minnesota's Republican establishment.
Photography
Gallery: State Fair llama costume contest
Costumes of all stripes and even some spots were seen Wednesday at the Ag Star Arena.
Eat & Drink
Hydrating in non-alcoholic style at the State Fair
Let's face facts: It's just plain fun to drink from a straw stuck in a hollowed-out pineapple.
Eat & Drink
Let's chill out at the Great Minnesota Get-Together
The Minnesota State Fair has long been a magnet for ice cream lovers, and this year, the selection is better than ever. Here's a rundown on 15 different ways to turn down the heat at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Variety
Style stand-outs at the Minnesota State Fair
Looking stylish at the State Fair isn't easy. (Heels and summer whites are definitely out.) These style stars show how you can be comfortable and classy from the midway to the art barn.
Variety
Work is sweet for lucky few at Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar
For a lucky group of workers, nothing is better than the 12 days spent filling pails for those hungering for a State Fair tradition.
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Minnesota State Fair
Coverage of the annual Minnesota State Fair. including food reviews, grandstand concert performances, full daily schedules, live video and a fairground map.
