Eat & Drink
Forget pickles: Lemonade is the State Fair's trendiest food, and here are 12 to try
Where you can quench your thirst during the scorching closing weekend of the Minnesota State Fair.
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The Minnesota State Fair is crowds and chaos by design. Try navigating it with a disability.
Accessibility improvements have helped make the fair more welcoming for people with disabilities, but challenges remain.
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Mechanical issues force closing of Space Tower for the rest of this year's State Fair
Operators of the 1960s-era structure said the ride will be refitted with elevator parts in time for next year's fair.
Politics
Biden's Cabinet members flock to Minnesota, just in time for State Fair
Three Biden administration officials visited Minnesota this week within days of one another.
Variety
We tested the new party decks at the Minnesota State Fair grandstand
It's a little more expensive, so is it worth it? We went during the Yung Gravy concert to find out.
TV & Media
'Transformers' star Josh Duhamel may be the face of North Dakota, but he's also proud of Minnesota ties
The actor was at the State Fair promoting his new CBS series "Buddy Games."
Variety
Lileks: Don't love the Minnesota State Fair? You're not alone.
Here are six reasons you may not want to go.
Variety
What to do Thursday at the Minnesota State Fair
The best things to taste, hear and experience at the Great Get-Together.
Local
Birds of a feather hit the Minnesota State Fair together
Matching outfits sprouted up all over the fairgrounds, by chance and via families hoping to keep track of each other.
State Fair
Review: Poppy Minnesota rapper Yung Gravy is all fluff at fair grandstand
The Rochester native with viral hits like "Betty (Get Money)" talked more than he rapped in silly fair debut.
Local
Citizenship and corndogs: New Americans take oath at Minnesota State Fair
Naturalization ceremonies held at the fair this week are the first in nearly 30 years.
Local
Metro Transit turns to comics to show riders how to access services
The campaign debuted at the State Fair and will highlight services such as its NexTrip app, rider alerts and online chatting and texting.
Local
Minnesota State Fair in motion: A whirlwind of food, frenzy and fun
Our photographer set out to catch the many kinds of movement at the fair, from rushing to spinning to sliding to strolling.
Recipes
Healthy Power Bars among the State Fair's blue-ribbon winners
A St. Paul baker won her 49th ribbon for her entry in the new healthy cookie competition.
Local
What happened to the Rabbit Race game at the Minnesota State Fair?
The carnival game dated back to the 1930s and was a staple at the Penny Arcade.
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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.
