Eat & Drink
Meet Sweet Martha, who brings in $4M in 12 days selling cookies at the fair
At the Minnesota State Fair, the Sweet Martha's operation can now produce up to 3 million cookies on its busiest day.
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Music
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All's fair in Garrison Keillor's farewell at the grandstand
The State Fair performance venue has been a home away from "Prairie Home" for the semi-retired radio host.
Local
Political candidates make their case at the Great Minnesota Get-Together
Even in years without major elections, politicians flock to Minnesota State Fair.
Eat & Drink
10 foods on a stick you have to try at the Minnesota State Fair
From a juicy Scotch egg to mashed potatoes, here are some essential State Fair stick foods.
Music
Yeah! Usher delivers big thrills to R&B fans at the fair
REVIEW: Playing without a band, he got a little help from his pal, rapper Lil Jon.
State Fair
Fair calendar for Friday, Sept. 1: MPR Day
The Minnesota Show with Garrison Keillor is at the Grandstand tonight.
State Fair
Variety
Pronto Pup or corn dog? Loyalists take sides at Minnesota State Fair
It's the ultimate State Fair showdown — Pronto Pups vs. corn dogs.
Eat & Drink
Bacon ice cream, bacon beer: Minnesota State Fair goes hog wild for bacon
It's the year of bacon at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Variety
Love at State Fair: First kisses, crop art proposals and even weddings
Romance, like the scent of mini-doughnuts, is always in the air at the Minnesota State Fair.
Business
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Which nonfood booth at the State Fair generates the most cash?
It's one that appeals to another primal craving: the need for cash — potentially lots of it.
State Fair
Fair calendar for Thursday, Aug. 31: Seniors Day
Health and wellness demonstrations and giveaways, fun exercise sessions and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Seniors (65+) receive discounted admission. $9.
Music
Pentatonix turns on vocal charm at State Fair
REVIEW: When PTX did covers, things got exciting at the sold-out grandstand.
Eat & Drink
A critic's 12 must-eat, tried-and-true dishes at State Fair
The new fair foods get all the attention, but these tried-and-true standbys are a treat every year.
Minneapolis
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Minnehaha Academy warns of fundraising scam at fair entrance
Officials for the school rocked by a natural gas explosion say a person has had a sign with Minnehaha's name and logo.
Music
John Mellencamp at the Fair: Art meets radio-ready music
REVIEW: He and Carlene Carter sparkled together.
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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.
