It appears the beautiful weather and beloved traditions outweighed the rising costs at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The final attendance numbers were announced on Tuesday, and overall, attendance ...

Minnesota families who adopted children from foster care in the past year and those considering adopting foster children will have a chance to celebrate and learn more at an upcoming ...

The lights have dimmed and the gates are closed, but the work is far from over for crews on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. "No time for rest. You can probably hear my voice. We don't get much sleep, ...

It’s the ultimate $100 food challenge at the Minnesota State Fair—and yes, there's lobster on a stick! From outrageous snacks ...

The Minnesota State Fair often sees record attendance. That means thousands of people from thousands of communities throughout the state, each with their own perspective on the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

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There’s deep fried black olives on a stick, “birthday cake cookie dough” on a stick and an ice cream sandwich on a stick called Grandma Doreen’s Dessert Dog. There’s antipasto on a stick, “loaded ...

Minnesota State Fair baking legend Marjorie Johnson has died at the age of 106. "Marjorie wasn't just Robbinsdale's 'Blue ...

Marjorie Johnson, Minnesota’s blue ribbon–winning baking darling whose persistence, good humor and impeccable bakes made her both a State Fair legend and a national television personality, has died at ...