Brooks: Minnesota crop artists may be able to put a little mustard on it
The Minnesota Crop Improvement Association is improving the state's crops and maybe its crop art.
2023 Minnesota State Fair attendance ranks in all-time top 10
After setting an all-time daily record early on, attendance slowed later in the fair's run amid a heat wave.
Metro Transit saw 33% increase in State Fair express bus ridership this year
The agency deployed more than 100 buses a day to provide more than 241,000 rides on its State Fair express service.
Fair deal: Early sale offers 2024 State Fair tickets for $13 — for one day only
With the holidays approaching, the fair is offering the discounted admission on one day only.
Summer feels far from over on State Fair's last sweltering day
Labor Day fairgoers sweated through crowds and corn dogs before the close of the 2023 Great Minnesota Get-Together.
What to do on the final day of the Minnesota State Fair
The best things to taste, see and hear one last time at the great get-together.
Review: Minnesota ties help seal Hold Steady, Bob Mould pairing at the fair grandstand
This year's Current concert at the fair also featured a fiery opening set by Dillinger Four.
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The Minnesota State Fair is crowds and chaos by design. Try navigating it with a disability.
Accessibility improvements have helped make the fair more welcoming for people with disabilities, but challenges remain.
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