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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.

The Minnesota State Fair we're all missing this year

The Minnesota State Fair we're all missing this year

The Minnesota State Fair was scheduled to kick off on Thursday, but because of the coronavirus pandemic there is no fair this year. We shared our Minnesota State Fair memories while checking in with some of the people who are keeping the fair alive during the pandemic.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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'If it's sacrifice to keep people safe, I'm OK': Vendors react to State Fair cancellation

'If it's sacrifice to keep people safe, I'm OK': Vendors react to State Fair cancellation

Friday’s announcement that the 2020 Minnesota State Fair was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic was a painful one, bringing a loss of tradition and — for thousands — income. But two of the many fair vendors said it’s the right decision.
by Jon Collins

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May 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: 842 deaths; State Fair canceled

May 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: 842 deaths; State Fair canceled

The tug of war between public health and the desire for normalcy in the COVID-19 era was on full display Friday as Minnesotans mourned the State Fair’s cancellation and debated the relative risk of large religious gatherings. Meanwhile, the disease claimed 33 more lives.
by MPR News Staff

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Health officials investigating E. coli cases linked to State Fair

Health officials investigating E. coli cases linked to State Fair

The Minnesota Department of Health says it has identified nearly a dozen people who attended the State Fair before they became ill. Early evidence suggests that contact with livestock is a likely factor behind the outbreak.
by Mike Moen

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Gluten-free options are increasing at the State Fair — but be cautious

Gluten-free options are increasing at the State Fair — but be cautious

For people who have celiac disease or other forms of gluten intolerance, "food on a stick" usually means food battered with flour — which is off-limits. But increasingly, Minnesota State Fair vendors are offering gluten-free options.
by Tim Nelson

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