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Longtime State Fair general manager says he is paid $350,000
Jerry Hammer released his salary in response to a written request even though it's not public.
Music
6 cool things in music include Kelly Clarkson, Lizz Wright and Dire Straits Legacy
Pick Six shout outs, too, to the Jayhawks and the Family Stone at Minnesota State Fair.
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Minnesota State Fair attendance rebounds in 2022, but no records
Two incidents of gun violence marred the event's final weekend.
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Man shot outside State Fairgrounds just before closing
Monday's shooting came two days after a person was shot in the leg near the entrance to the Mighty Midway.
The rock stars of the State Fair Poultry Barn
Here we hand the stage to the chickens, with portraits of our fine feathered friends from the elegant Sebright to the sensational Polish cockerel.
Photos: The finale of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair
Labor Day at the Minnesota State Fair on Monday, September 5, 2022.
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State Fair sees more security after shooting near Midway
One person was taken to a hospital Saturday night with a gunshot wound in the leg, officials said.
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Lindstrom man wanted crop art honoring 'The Shining.' Then his family showed up.
The Lindstrom artist's work may have planted a seed in the next generation.
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Review: Diana Ross was fabulous and fun after a 56-year absence from Minnesota State Fair
The Motown goddess was grateful, playful and happy to be on tour with a new album.
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Do you know where these letters are located at the Minnesota State Fair?
The signs are all around you, but how well do you know your State Fair typography?
Review: Was Zac Brown Band worth $194? A subjective analysis of State Fair's most expensive ticket
In its grandstand debut, the popular country hitmakers delighted a sell-out crowd of 13,185.
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St. Paul neighbors patrol to increase safety, reduce stress near State Fair
State Fair neighbors grew concerned after shootings in 2019 and last year.
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History buff nabs State Fair honors for collection of Watergate signatures
Tom Barrett has gotten signatures from Richard Nixon, Charles Schulz, Apollo 11 astronauts and many more.
Politics
People don't come to State Fair for politics. But politics comes for them.
With about two months until Election Day, candidates are competing with Pronto Pups and giant pigs for fairgoers' attention.
Music
Review: Styx and REO Speedwagon's soft rock still in high demand at State Fair
The frequent tourmates from Illinois coated a sold-out grandstand crowd with pulpy '70s hits.
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Brooks: Love is in the air at the Minnesota State Fair
An Arizona couple joined a long list of couples whose marriages got their start at summer's end.
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Kids masks at the fair: Pick a cute critter to add to your fair-going outfit
Color, cut, paste and wear these masks representing one special horse and some of the most lovable animals at the fair. Just follow the simple instructions for five choices of handmade fair wear.
Stage & Arts
10 artworks to see at the Minnesota State Fair fine art exhibition
More than 2,200 works were submitted, but only 324 made the cut.
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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.
