Sept. 5, 1920: Two locomotives collide at the Minnesota State Fair
Steaming slowly up and down the brief stretch of track, the engines, piloted by W.D. Carrington and Harry Tatum of Inver Grove, made several preliminary test trips.
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Fair's Transit Hub encourages the masses to take the bus
The Green Line light-rail service also is expected to lure more fairgoers out of cars this year.
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Eating healthy (OK, healthier) at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is probably home to more deep-fried foods than any other place on Earth. Which means that eating healthy — OK, healthier — isn't easy. But it can be done.
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Rick Nelson samples the best new State Fair foods ever
When the history books are written, 2014 will surely go down as a record-setting year for new foods at the Minnesota State Fair, and a primary reason can be summarized in three words: West End Market.
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The land of 10,000 brews? A Minnesota State Fair beer guide
Why should chefs have all the fun? The best part about the fair is walking around with a beer, gawking at the other 100,000-plus weirdos stuffing their faces.
Picturing the good life at Minnesota State Fair art show
Life in Minnesota is passive, pleasant and unprovocative, at least as depicted in the State Fair's art show.
Outdoors
Minnesota DNR's under-celebrated State Fair building
The Minnesota DNR's 80-year-old State Fair building is a comprehensive resource for outdoor education and entertainment. If only more people would stop by ...
Politics
Supreme Court candidate barred, removed from GOP State Fair booth
Supreme Court candidate Michelle MacDonald vowed to return to the Minnesota Republican Party's State Fair booth Thursday after she was banned and ordered by security to leave.
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A day at the fair: How much can one person see?
It's the opening day of the State Fair, and Star Tribune reporter Jennifer Brooks set out to drink - and eat - it all in.
Music
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State Fair opener Toby Keith is country's No. 1 act
Even though he's not hot on the radio or charts, Toby Keith ranks as country's No. 1 moneymaker.
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Rick Nelson: Local fare shines at the Fair
There are more than 500 different foods available at the State Fair. This year, more than ever before, fairgoers can experience an actual taste of Minnesota.
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Coverage of the annual Minnesota State Fair. including food reviews, grandstand concert performances, full daily schedules, live video and a fairground map.