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Eat & Drink
6 Twin Cities chefs reveal their Minnesota State Fair food favorites
Sweet corn, mini-doughnuts, Pronto Pups and more: Here's what people who cook for a living enjoy eating at the fair.
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Now in its 50th year, the Giant Slide earns its status as an iconic staple of State Fair
The Giant Slide, with its simple design and bright yellow color, has earned its status as an iconic staple of the Minnesota State Fair.
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First signs of State Fair: Construction is clearing, buses get ready
Need a reason to take the bus? Parking lots with about 7,000 spaces and a $15 cash-only fee "tend to fill up quickly," a fair spokeswoman says.
Stage & Arts
R.J. Kern photographs 'best' animals for Minnesota State Fair
Twin Cities photographer R.J. Kern showcases pairs of prizewinners from last year's Minnesota State Fair.
Eat & Drink
The secret flavor of Star Tribune's State Fair lip balm is ...
The popular freebie from the Star Tribune is available at its booth at the Minnesota State Fair.
Eat & Drink
53 new beers, ciders, hard seltzers, wines announced for Minnesota State Fair
Those include the "Berry Manilow" and the "Kirby Pucker." Get it?
Local
Small and sweet, county fairs draw millions of Minnesotans each year
While some 2 million Minnesotans attend the State Fair each year, even more flock to 90 county fairs, where the vibe is more relaxed and less harried.
Local
Twin Cities police, State Fair other events say they're prepared after Gilroy shooting
Law enforcement, city officials and event staff plan for range of emergencies during festival season.
Variety
Did the Ohio State Fair outdo the Minnesota State Fair with this epic butter sculpture?
The Ohio State Fair has a long tradition of displaying butter sculptures, including Darth Vader, Mr. Monopoly and Wendy's founder Dave Thomas.
Variety
Sprawling exhibit center at State Fair highlights what's new this year
$16 million event center with interactive exhibits to be added to north end.
Eat & Drink
State Fair adds 31 new foods and 7 new vendors
Get ready for Cheesy Sriracha Funnel Cake Bites, Mini Donut Lattes and Peaches n' Cream Nachos. The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new foods for the 2019 fair, and the list includes the usual attention-seekers and potential gut bombs.
Minnesota State Fair reveals 31 new foods, 7 new vendors for 2019
Get ready for Cheesy Sriracha Funnel Cake Bites, Mini Donut Lattes and Peaches n' Cream Nachos. The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new foods for the 2019 fair, and the list includes the usual attention-seekers and potential gut bombs.
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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.
