Photography
Behind the counter at Sweet Martha's
Behind the scenes at one of the State Fair's most quintessential booths: Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar. Started in 1979 by Martha Olson.
St. Paul
Protesters march back after peaceful standoff at fair gate
A Black Lives Matter march to the State Fair on Saturday briefly shut down at least one fair gate, but the protest, which drew 350, ended peacefully with no arrests.
Local
Disability access at the State Fair makes some strides
You griped, and the Minnesota State Fair listened. Mostly.
Music
Country star Alan Jackson takes it easy at State Fair
The fair features country acts three straight nights for first time since 1996.
Music
Carrie Underwood makes a grand stand at the fair
Review: Country music's leading lady is welcomed by another sold-out crowd.
Local
The fine art of eating gross amounts of food
In the end you eat too much, throw away less than you'd like, and wish that someone would put motor oil down by the transit plaza so you could be dragged by a rope to the bus.
Eat & Drink
Twin Cities chefs share their State Fair food favorites
What's on your list of once-a-year treats at the Minnesota State Fair? We asked a dozen Twin Cities chefs for their favorites.
Local
Gallery: Carrie Underwood performs to a sold-out crowd
Carrie Underwood performs to a sold-out crowd at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights August 29, 2015.
Eat & Drink
State Fair
Lileks at the Fair: Taking us off the beaten path
Star Tribune columnist James Lileks explores every nook and carnie with his daily video essays from the fair.
State Fair
Lileks at the Fair
Star Tribune columnist James Lileks gives us his daily perspective - usually off the beaten path - of the Minnesota Star Fair.
Music
Keith Urban shines at State Fair
Review: The country superstar found his bearings and entertained another sold-out grandstand crowd.
Local
Lileks: Minnesota State Fair is best state fair, no matter the ranking
I mean, our state fair is the best state fair, right? Not according to Country Living, which numbered us among the top five, but only for our educational exhibits.
Local
Gallery: Minnesota State Fair in Full Swing
Day Two from the Minnesota State Fair has them Rockin' and riding on the mighty midway.
East Metro
Extra police staffing to handle Black Lives Matter protest at the fair
Mayor Chris Coleman said authorities are prepared to help keep people safe Saturday and encouraged people to not let the protest dissuade them from attending the fair.
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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.
