Local
As Minnesota grows more diverse, what about the State Fair?
There's no measure of how much diversity is represented among the event's vendors.
Local
The big draws
The fair opens a wide canvas for a guy called WACSO who sketches both the landmarks and dives of the Twin Cities, from the grand to the mundane. Here's his perspective, in his own words and images, on the vistas, the carnies, the nooks and grannies of our great summer summit.
Music
Logic proves a sensible pick for State Fair's latest rap concert
Hometown star Prof joined in for the fair's first big rap gig since 2016.
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Local
A kids'-eye view of the fair
The sheer size of crowds, rides, choices — most things at the fair — can exhilarate and overwhelm the smaller fairgoer.
Local
Outskirts and insiders of the fair
A parade of people, from fair workers to neighbors and kids, flow in and out of the fair, keeping it ticking along and watching the day's attractions stream past.
Local
The 4-H tradition continues
Around 5,600 4-H kids from sixth grade through college freshmen travel from the farthest corners of the state to the fair, having earned the spot to exhibit livestock and showcase fine arts projects.
Music
Daryl Hall & John Oates finally land at State Fair
The grandstand was packed, but Hall's voice wasn't the guilty pleasure of the past.
Eat & Drink
13 must-try Minnesota State Fair delicacies
Set aside the Pronto Pups and mini doughnuts. Here are 13 lesser-known treats recommended by critic Rick Nelson.
Music
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First Avenue expands again, this time to State Fair for free concerts
The club's two revue-style shows at the Schell's Stage will "show people what we're all about."
Eat & Drink
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53 new foods at the Minnesota State Fair, ranked from best to worst
The Minnesota State Fair's 2019 new foods roster includes the perennial mix of attention-seekers, potential gut bombs and trend-observant hopefuls.
Local
Brooks: No way to stand pat at Minnesota State Fair
A daylong jaunt around the fairgrounds makes for 9 miles and touching all the animals one can.
Music
'Weird Al' pulls some strings — and twine, too — in sold-out fair concert
Yankovic packed the State Fair grandstand with a full orchestra. No kidding.
Politics
Politics, and conflict, unavoidable at Minnesota State Fair
Election Day is far off, but politics are tough to escape at the State Fair.
Music
Live gigs run nonstop at the fair, and for one day, so did our music critic
From a local Tom Petty tribute band to the screaming boy-band fans at the grandstand, one critic took in 18 acts in 13 hours at the fair.
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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.
