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 24, 2014 3:00 PM

Live at the State Fair: Talking birds with the Raptor Center

Tom Weber will talk with the executive director of the Raptor Center about raptors - what we know about them, and what issues they face.

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August 22, 2014 3:27 PM

Your Minnesota Weekend: State Fair Lovers (or not) Edition

If you're the fairgoing type, consider this Your Minnesota Weekend: State Fair Edition. But if the idea of shuffling in the humidity elbow-to-elbow with thousands of fellow Minnesotans trying to keep their fried food from and melty ice cream from falling on your toes, laden with bags full of Education-Building swag, consider this Your Minnesota Weekend: Last Chance of Summer Edition.

by Meg Martin

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August 22, 2014 4:00 AM

Going to the animal barns? Watch your mouth, wash your hands

Visiting the State Fair's animal barns is OK, but watch your mouth and wash your hands.

by Lorna Benson

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August 22, 2014 4:00 AM

Want to play a role in research? Look for the U at the fair

Through the fair's 12 days, researchers from about a dozen departments will conduct 30 studies in an array of fields.

by Alex Friedrich

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August 21, 2014 5:43 PM

Photo gallery: Welcome to the fair

The Minnesota State Fair kicked off Thursday morning and marked historic changes, an annual parade of new foods (some on a stick!) and the unofficial start to campaign season.

by Jeffrey Thompson and Jennifer Simonson

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August 21, 2014 4:47 PM

McFadden challenges Franken to double their debates

Franken has agreed to meet McFadden in three debates, in addition to the Farm Fest forum they appeared at earlier this month. McFadden wants an additional three. Franken counters that their three remaining encounters will be enough.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 21, 2014 3:00 PM

Fair food Q&A: Enough with the sticks

A food writer detects a decline in the ubiquitous little skewers.

by Tim Nelson and Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl

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August 21, 2014 2:54 PM

Dayton declines Johnson's request for multiple debates

Republican gubernatorial nominee Jeff Johnson said he is requesting 13 debates to better inform the voters.

by Tom Scheck

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August 21, 2014 11:52 AM

State seeks fairgoers' help for honeybees

Campaign aims to recruit people to protect pollinators.

by Jon Collins

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August 21, 2014 10:33 AM

Gov. Dayton takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

Gov. Mark Dayton took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at the State Fair today. The governor accepted the challenge from Twins owner Jim Pohlad. The national craze has raised millions for the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease. MPR’s full State Fair coverage

by MPR News Staff

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