State Fair

The 2024 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 22 to Sept. 2. For all of the events at the MPR booth and Dan Patch Park, go to mpr.org/statefair.

August 29, 2015 11:22 PM

Photos: Protesters peacefully march on the fair

About 325 marchers staged a a peaceful protest at the fairgrounds, escorted by St. Paul Police on bikes and horses.

by Courtney Perry

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August 28, 2015 4:53 PM

Police search for men who tried to grab girl near fair

Police are searching for four men who tried to grab a 17-year-old girl and force her into their car near the State Fairgrounds just before 9 p.m. Thursday.

by Peter Cox

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August 28, 2015 4:01 PM

How to become a food vendor at the Minnesota State Fair

There are 247 licensed food vendors at the Minnesota State Fair selling more than 500 food items. And the thought has occurred to many fairgoers with an idea for a bite to sell: How do I get one of those coveted spots?

by Tim Nelson

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August 28, 2015 3:22 PM

St. Paul officials ready, but expect no trouble from fair protest

Members of Black Lives Matter plan to meet at 11 a.m. and march to the fairgrounds.

by Riham Feshir

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August 28, 2015 11:04 AM

Video: Get up close and personal with Minnesota's native fish

An underwater and oh-so-delightful glimpse at the muskie, the sheepshead, the long-nose gar and six other species.

by Tim Post

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August 28, 2015 9:01 AM

Messersmith crop art at the State Fair

The portrait is on display in the Minnesota State Fair's Agriculture Building, right next to a seed depiction of Jesus.

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August 28, 2015 12:00 AM

Faces of the Fair: Hot Indian Foods

Hot Indian, which started as a food truck, then added a restaurant and later a stall at Target Field, started after founder Amol Dixit lost his job after 15 years at General Mills.

by Tom Crann

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August 27, 2015 9:47 PM

Photos: No chickens, but plenty of fair critters

The crowds are heading in, the 4Hers are showing animals (except chickens), a new lineup fair foods are cooking and the weather is perfect. The State Fair has begun.

by Courtney Perry

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August 27, 2015 6:50 PM

Black Lives Matter booth opens at the Fair, march planned Saturday

A St. Paul man has set up a Black Lives Matter booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Organizers still plan to march on the Fair Saturday.

by Riham Feshir

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August 27, 2015 3:33 PM

Stories of the Minnesota State Fair

A collection of tales about the storied Minnesota State Fair, including a history of Ye Old Mill, craft brews at the fair and a look back to the 4-H auctions of livestock in 1998.

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