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.

Photos by Alex Kormann Star Tribune

August 30, 2023 — 8:37am

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Thousands of fairgoers walk along Judson Ave. Thursday.

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Hundreds of people rush through the front gates on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair at The State Fairgrounds.

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A farmer trims the wool behind his sheep's ears inside the Sheep & Poultry Barn.

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Fairgoers enjoy a ride down the Giant Slide.

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Ben Mitchell spins cotton candy onto a stick Tuesday.

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Children enjoy the Wave Swinger on the Kidway Tuesday.

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The SkyGlider moves past the Great Big Wheel Tuesday.

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The Pleasant Vally Cloggers from Lindstrom, Minn. invite spectators to join them on stage for a dance Tuesday on the Cosgrove Stage.

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People walk past Ben Mitchell as he spins cotton candy onto sticks and into bags Tuesday.

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Workers hand roasted corn to a rush of customers around lunchtime at the Corn Roast stand.

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Fairgoers enjoy a ride down the Giant Slide Thursday.

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Fairgoers walk down Carnes Ave. in the early morning sunlight Tuesday at the State Fairgrounds.

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The SkyGlider moves above the heads of hundreds of fairgoers Tuesday.

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