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 ...

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.

The 2025 Minnesota State Fair once again drew in massive crowds across all 12 days. With thousands of visitors each day, the state fair welcomed a total of over 1.9 million guests, becoming the fifth ...

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In the lead-up to the Minnesota State Fair, a twelve-day fête of starch and fat which marks the end of every summer, the event’s organizers release a highly anticipated list of competitively decadent ...

You hear us say it all the time at the Minnesota State Fair, "Stop by the WCCO Booth at the corner of Carnes and Nelson." Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds ...

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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 ...