Local
Express buses might be State Fair's best deal
Metro Transit is clearly the largest player in the game: A round-trip ride from one of 20 suburban park-and-ride locations is only $5.
Local
Change is an annual tradition at Minnesota State Fair
When fair organizers spent $15 million and the better part of the year on a fairgrounds overhaul, they knew they were tampering with something that people love.
State Fair
Monday, Sept. 1: Kids and Last Chance Day
Kids (5–12) admitted for $8. All-day discounts are offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games. Many merchandise and food vendors offer Last Chance bargains all day.
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Sunday, Aug. 31: Minnesota History Day
Stan Turner emcees the Minnesota History Center performance lineup on the stage in Carousel Park. Music, historical characters, dancing, trivia, kids crafts, and displays fill the park.
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Saturday, Aug. 30: FFA Day
At the Grandstand is MN Music On-A-Stick: With Brother Ali, Doomtree, Bob Mould, Cloud Cult, Har Mar Superstar and the Cactus Blossoms, 4 p.m.
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State Fair
Thursday, Aug. 28: Seniors Day
Seniors (65 & over) admitted for $8. Early Bird Specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games. Many merchandise and food vendors offer special Seniors Day bargains for all fair guests.
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Wednesday, Aug. 27: Read and Ride Day
Public library cardholders receive a discount off regular gate admission when they purchase a ticket at the gate. Only one discount per card is allowed. Reduced admission: Adults (13–64) $11; Seniors (65 & over) $8; Kids (5–12) $8. All-day discounts are offered for everyone on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games.
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Tuesday, Aug. 26: Military Appreciation Day
Active military and their families, and retired military and veterans and their spouses receive an admission discount by presenting valid documentation of military service when purchasing a ticket at the gate. All ages (with documentation): $8. Early Bird Specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games. Many merchandise and food vendors offer special Military Appreciation Day bargains for all fair guests.
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Monday, Aug. 25: Senior and Kids Day
At the Grandstands tonight is the Happy Together Tour: The Turtles with Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Mark Farmer and Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels. 8 p.m.
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Sunday, Aug. 24: Minnesota Cooks Day
At the Grandstand tonight is Digifest Minnesota, with Cimorelli, Before You Exit, Jack and Jack, Ryan Beatty and more.
State Fair
State Fair
Thursday, Aug. 21: Thrifty Thursday
Reduced admission–Adults (13 & over) $11; Kids (5–12) $8. All-day discounts are offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games. Many merchandise and food vendors offer special Thrifty Thursday bargains for all fair guests.
Variety
Music at the grandstand: Queen of Soul, Oscar winner
Queen of Soul, Oscar winner are among the music stars lined up for this year's state fair.
Variety
Who gets to say what's best about the fair? You do.
Even in blistering heat, Minnesotans love their fair. And indeed, when the heat let up in the fair's final days, attendance broke two daily records.
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Friday, Aug. 22: Governor's Fire Prevention Day
A showcase of opportunities for families to watch the Fire Explorer Challenge and learn about fire prevention and escape, emergency preparedness, and technological improvements in burn treatment and fire fighting equipment.
State Fair proves to be popular place for scientific research
Scientists to perform studies on volunteers at State Fair.
Business
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State Fair's west end reimagined as a 'Minnesota space'
The State Fair's west end has been re-imagined as a 'Minnesota space.'
Business
Aug. 24: Minn. pushes to improve can-recycling rates
An exhibit at the State Fair underlines an effort to increase Minnesotans' recycling rate of cans from a paltry 40 percent.
Variety
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Review: Fans find a real good man in Tim McGraw
Review: After raucous opening act Brantley Gilbert, the country superstar seemed even more embraceable.
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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.