Eat & Drink
Freebie alert: Star Tribune's lip balm flavor revealed for Minnesota State Fair
"Stick" with the Strib for the best in fairgrounds freebies.
Variety
Pickle beer and Red Bull slushies among new brews at State Fair
The State Fair will serve new brews inspired by and flavored with everything from lingonberries, apples and cucumbers to cotton candy, Red Bull and Limoncello.
Eat & Drink
Sample new State Fair food at our preview party Aug. 15
It's time to get ready for the 2017 Minnesota State Fair! Join us for a preview party at Star Tribune headquarters — aka #StribHQ — in downtown Minneapolis.
West Metro
SouthWest Transit raises fares for State Fair express service
Metro Transit bus and rail fares are not the only ones going up. SouthWest Transit said it's raising fares for its State Fair express service for the first time in 20 years.
Variety
State Fair talent show attracts hopefuls, dreamers, maybe a future star
At open auditions for the Minnesota State Fair's amateur talent contest, anyone can take a shot at stardom.
Business
How much do top State Fair vendors make? It's millions for some, report says
Sweet Martha's gobbles up more than 8 percent of the fair's food revenue with $4 million.
Variety
Hockey, Paula Deen and yet more food among new State Fair attractions
Along with the previously announced tallest traveling Ferris wheel in North America, several other new Minnesota State Fair attractions were revealed this morning ranging from a celebration of the NHL's centennial to yarn-inspired street art to an appearance by celebrity chef Paula Deen.
Music
Free acts at State Fair band shell include Pointer Sisters, Tanya Tucker, Foghat
Also at the free venue are George Clinton, Chris Janson and Hippo Campus.
Eat & Drink
Minnesota State Fair reveals 31 new foods including pizza burritos, cookie dough
Deep-fried avocados and sweet corn-blueberry eclairs also are among the many new delights that will make their debut when the Great Minnesota Get-Together opens Aug. 24.
Local
2017 Minnesota State Fair art released
St. Paul artist Ta-coumba Aiken said he visited the State Fair 12 times in nine days last year for inspiration.
Variety
Battle brews as State Fair preps to replace Original Cheese Curds
A closed-door settlement meeting last week was "disappointing," lawyer says.
Music
Stevie Nicks, Garrison Keillor added to State Fair's 2017 grandstand lineup
Nicks returns on a solo tour that also played Xcel Center in December, while Keillor is back after his "retirement."
Local
Great Minnesota Get-Together lands Great Big Wheel
"We've been working for years to land a spectacular ride like the Great Big Wheel."
Local
State Fair sunscreen experiment reveals people don't slather on enough
U researchers found most people didn't slather up enough for full coverage.
Variety
Ousted cheese curd stand turns up heat against Minnesota State Fair
Tom Mueller has hired an attorney and has a lawsuit at the ready.
Music
Music
Toby Keith, 3 Doors Down, Frankie Valli to play State Fair
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons also grab a grandstand slot.
Music
Comedian Gaffigan, rocker Mellencamp to perform at State Fair
Tickets for both shows go on sale Feb. 24.
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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.
