State Fair
State Fair schedule for Aug. 29: Seniors, Kids and Minnesota State Patrol Day
Here's a list of things to do on Day 5 of the Minnesota State Fair.
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State Fair schedule for Aug. 28: Minnesota Cooks Day
Here's a list of things to do on Day 4 of the Minnesota State Fair.
East Metro
Take The Great Minnesota Quiz-Together
The 10 most difficult questions you will ever have to answer.
Music
Minnesotans celebrate Prince with show of purple at the State Fair
"Unite in Purple" features music, dancing and a special pyrotechnic Prince tribute.
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State Fair schedule for Sept. 5: Kids and Last Chance Day
Here's a list of things to do on Day 12 of the Minnesota State Fair.
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State Fair schedule for Sept. 4: Friends of the Fair Day
Here's a list of things to do on Day 11 of the Minnesota State Fair.
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State Fair schedule for Sept. 3: FFA Day
Here's a list of things to do on Day 10 of the Minnesota State Fair.
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State Fair schedule for Aug. 30: Military Appreciation Day
Here's a list of things to do on Day 6 of the Minnesota State Fair.
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State Fair schedule for Aug. 27: 4-H Day
Here's a list of things to do on Day 3 of the Minnesota State Fair.
Politics
Minnesota State Fair serves up big dose of politics in key year
It serves as the unofficial kickoff of the political season, with booths and exhibits intended to get voters thinking more seriously about the November elections.
Music
Do the Dixie Chicks' sold-out State Fair concerts mean the end of controversy?
Natalie Maines & Co. play to 30,000 fans at the grandstand, with or without forgiveness.
Local
How the Dixie Chicks helped me become a creative, independent woman
They were one of my favorite acts in the late '90s and early aughts. And the Dixie Chicks played an important role in my young life.
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State Fair schedule for Friday, Aug. 26: Governor's Fire Prevention Day
What to do on Day 2 of the Minnesota State Fair.
Photography
Stage & Arts
What the State Fair art show says about Minnesotans
It appears we're a thoughtful bunch, with a soft spot for nature and nostalgia, and a bent for the surreal.
Eat & Drink
A mouthful: Rick Nelson tries all the new fair foods — and tells all
Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson put in a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair, attempting to sample every new food offered for 2016. Let out your belt and follow along.
Eat & Drink
Open wide: Rick Nelson tries new fair foods — and tells all
Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson is done after a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair of sampling every new food. Need ideas?
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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.
