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State Fair

The 2025 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 21 through Sept. 1. For all of the events at the MPR booth and Dan Patch Park, go to mpr.org/statefair.

At six feet, it's the longest snake in the state

At six feet, it's the longest snake in the state

At the State Fair's DNR building, you'll find an exhibit featuring snakes that live in Minnesota. Producer Jim Bickal stopped by the exhibit and chatted with Beth Girard, a volunteer with the Minnesota Herpetological Society.

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For a Cadillac ride, hop on a Peruvian

For a Cadillac ride, hop on a Peruvian

It's another day at the Minnesota State Fair, and we're meeting another animal on Morning Edition. Today we're checking in on one of host Cathy Wurzer's favorite animals at the fair - horses.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Four chefs share their secrets at the State Fair

MPR's Kerri Miller hosts four chefs at the MPR State Fair booth. Her guests are Andrew Zimmern, Amy Thielen, Lenny Russo and Ann Kim.

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Franken and McFadden try to win over fairgoers

Franken and McFadden try to win over fairgoers

While Franken is trying to make the case that he can work with Republicans to get things done, McFadden is trying to paint the first-term incumbent as one of the most partisan Democrats in Washington.
by Mark Zdechlik

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For many kids, a first-ever day at the Fair

For many kids, a first-ever day at the Fair

We're checking in with first-timers at the Minnesota State Fair this week. Turns out, a lot of them are kids. Producer Britta Greene has this view from the crowds three feet off the ground.

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13 Vines that will make you feel like you're at the Minnesota State Fair

Photojournalist Jeffrey Thompson spent the day at the Minnesota State Fair and captured the sights and sounds in six-second Vine videos. There were smells, too, but you'll have to take his word on that one.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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