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Streetscapes: The Minnesota State Fair is built to last
The unique – and enduring – buildings on the fairgrounds show a range of architectural styles.
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Ranking all 47 new foods at the Minnesota State Fair (and where to find them)
47 new foods. Ten hours. One critic. Rick Nelson sampled it all at the State Fair; $450 later, here's his take.
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Review: Sweet homespun Alabama does it again at the State Fair
The deeply Southern harmonizers hit the grandstand for the 19th time, more than any other performers in Minnesota State Fair history.
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James Lileks: The end of the State Fair, and all it symbolizes
As the State Fair ends, we're left with warm memories and grease-stained shirts.
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State Fair schedule for Sept. 2: MPR Day
Here's a list of things to do on Day 9 of the Minnesota State Fair.
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Minnesota State Fair campers make selves at home night after night
For an impassioned subset of fair visitors, a single day isn't enough. After everyone else goes home, fair campers stay the night, get up early and do it all over again.
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Bonnie Raitt returns to Minnesota, a place she considers her 'second home'
Bonnie Raitt, who made her first album in Minnesota, returns to the State Fair.
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Review: No Disney magic as Jonas, Lovato hit grandstand
Review: Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato didn't deliver like they used to.
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State Fair schedule for Sept. 1: Seniors Day
Here's a list of things to do on Day 8 of the Minnesota State Fair.
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Review: G-Eazy a hard sell despite nearly sold-out State Fair crowd
Fresh off MTV's VMAs, the Bay Area rapper was the first hip-hop show in three years at the grandstand.
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State Fair schedule for Aug. 31: Read and Ride Day
Here's a list of things to do on Day 7 of the Minnesota State Fair.
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An insider's guide to Minnesota State Fair bathrooms
Looking for a restroom at the Minnesota State Fair? Here's an insider's guide on where to go when you need to go.
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Minnesotans dish on their State Fair must-do's
Suspend your diet for the day and don't miss the free giveaways.
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State Fair offers a healthy diet of Minnesota sports
Scattered throughout the Minnesota State Fair are more than enough sports-themed attractions to keep fans busy while others are distracted by all the food.
Eat & Drink
Stick with these Minnesota State Fair classic foods
Many foods introduced at the Minnesota State Fair fade into obscurity. But each year, a few take on a classic, Pronto Pup-like stature.
Music
Review: Don Henley tries life in the country lane
His triumphant State Fair concert featured Eagles and solo hits and new material from his "Cass County" album.
Eat & Drink
Eight great State Fair food stands
The Minnesota State Fair features nearly 500 food items (and yes, more than 80 are served on a stick), sold at 300-plus vendors. Restaurant critic Rick Nelson salutes eight of his favorites.
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Review: Dixie Chicks play it fair in first of two grandstand concerts
The country trio avoided politics and stuck to (freshened-up) oldies.
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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.
