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 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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August 27, 2015 11:12 AM

Gov. Dayton: Planned Black Lives Matter Fair protest 'inappropriate'

Gov. Mark Dayton fielded a wide range of questions on the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 27, 2015 8:41 AM

State Fair opens: Here's what to expect

The gates have opened, the weather is perfect and the mini donuts are already piping hot.

by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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August 27, 2015 12:00 AM

Faces of the Fair: Tom Thumb donuts

Thomas Bettenburg, vice president and co-owner of the quintessential fair food-maker, explains the story behind the name.

by Tom Crann

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August 26, 2015 12:00 AM

Faces of the Fair: Princess Kay of the Milky Way

"Princess Kay of the Milky Way is a tradition in Minnesota. I'm the 61st; this has been going on since 1964, and I am the goodwill ambassador for Minnesota dairy farmers," said out-going princess Jeni Haler.

by Tom Crann

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August 25, 2015 11:00 AM

MN Fair offers booth to Black Lives Matter; group worries over safety

Minnesota State Fair officials say Black Lives Matter can have an authorized space on fair grounds. But a leader of the group says organizers may not feel safe.

by Tim Nelson

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August 24, 2015 7:15 PM

Black Lives Matter to protest at State Fair despite backlash

Organizers say they have no plans to enter the fairgrounds but intend to disrupt traffic and inconvenience fairgoers.

by Riham Feshir

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August 24, 2015 4:00 AM

Doctor hopes free sunscreen at the fair will change habits

A doctor who lost her father to skin cancer is using one of Minnesota's biggest stages -- the State Fair -- to encourage people to use sunscreen.

by Tim Nelson

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August 20, 2015 6:57 PM

Black Lives Matter to protest at Minnesota State Fair

Black Lives Matter St. Paul plans to interrupt State Fair business because, organizers claim, the Fair denies minorities vendor opportunities.

by Riham Feshir

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August 18, 2015 10:16 AM

Brewpubs gain entry to State Fair's 'Land of 10,000 Beers'

The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild expects to add 10 brewpubs to the collection of breweries and taprooms in the exhibit.

by Jon Collins

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