Variety
Battle brews as State Fair preps to replace Original Cheese Curds
A closed-door settlement meeting last week was "disappointing," lawyer says.
Music
Stevie Nicks, Garrison Keillor added to State Fair's 2017 grandstand lineup
Nicks returns on a solo tour that also played Xcel Center in December, while Keillor is back after his "retirement."
Local
Great Minnesota Get-Together lands Great Big Wheel
"We've been working for years to land a spectacular ride like the Great Big Wheel."
Local
State Fair sunscreen experiment reveals people don't slather on enough
U researchers found most people didn't slather up enough for full coverage.
Variety
Ousted cheese curd stand turns up heat against Minnesota State Fair
Tom Mueller has hired an attorney and has a lawsuit at the ready.
Music
Music
Toby Keith, 3 Doors Down, Frankie Valli to play State Fair
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons also grab a grandstand slot.
Music
Comedian Gaffigan, rocker Mellencamp to perform at State Fair
Tickets for both shows go on sale Feb. 24.
Local
The real story behind the viral 'bored millennial couple' at the State Fair
A photographer captured two Burnsville H.S. students in an unguarded moment at the Minnesota State Fair and the photo went viral. Here's what was really going on.
Music
Bonnie Raitt gets emotional over Minnesota in gracious, spirited concert
She showed love for Prince and a host of local musicians.
Local
State Fair closes after a run of good weather, big attendance
It looks like more people than ever before joined Minnesota's grand cattle call.
Local
Local
How many ways to love the fair? Minnesotans share their favorite memories
With 157 years to create memories, the Minnesota State Fair offers up many possibilities.
East Metro
Castile protesters gather at State Fair's main entrance after march
Demonstrators marched from the site of Philando Castile's shooting to the fair's main gate.
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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.
