Local
State Fair could hit 2 million in attendance for first time
Before Labor Day's large, merry crowd, which isn't counted until today, this year's total attendance was 1,826,021 — just 117,698 fair-lovers away from reaching a new high.
Local
Last day of the fair, and it's a doozy
There were 242,759 people at the fair Sunday and the count Monday meant attendance was on track to break the record.
Variety
Blue ribbon Instagrams: Stunning reader photos from the Minnesota State Fair
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is an Instagrammer's paradise, so we asked our readers to take us along and tag us with their best photos.
State Fair
Fair calendar for Monday, Sept. 4: Kids and Last Chance Day
Sam Hunt: With LANCO and Ryan Follese at the Grandstand.
Local
Snelling Avenue near State Fair is reopened following protest
Under the theme "Minnesota Ain't Fair," about 100 protesters gathered Sunday afternoon at Hamline Park in St. Paul.
Variety
Minnesotan born at 1954 State Fair, now dying of cancer, goes 'one last time'
With a birth certificate to prove it, Ed Mosiman is something of a State Fair legend.
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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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.
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