FOX 9's Junior Correspondent learns how to grow a bee beard at fair
FOX 9's junior correspondent Jack Froistad went to the Minnesota State Fair on Wednesday to learn how to grow a bee beard.
Ian Leonard rocks the corn roaster for the 2022 Corn Dance
hit the dance floor -- or in this instance the corn roaster -- for this year's Corn Dance!
Minnesota Timberwolves new play-by-play announcer interviewed
The Minnesota Timberwolves will have a new play-by-play announcer this season, and FOX 9’s Dawn Mitchell sat down with Michael Grady to talk about how he’s preparing for the new role.
Minnesota State Fair: Making healthy eating choices at the fair
Between everything that’s deep fried and on a stick, where can people looking for something a little lighter eat at the fair? FOX 9’s crew spoke with registered dietitian Rachel Schrom to find out.
Minnesota State Fair: Public safety concerns limited so far
Halfway through the Minnesota State Fair and no major incidents have been reported so far. FOX 9 spoke with State Fair Police Department Chief Ron Knafla about everything that’s gone into keeping the public safe.
Minnesota State Fair: Meet the Minnesota Wild’s new mascot pup
The Minnesota Wild have a new mascot named Brooksy, and the FOX 9 crew took time out of their broadcast at the fair to meet the new pup.
Minnesota State Fair: FOX 9 Junior Reporter Ellianna Hamilton
FOX 9’s Junior Reporter Ellianna Hamilton joins the crew to reporter all the news – about her favorite rides and food.
Minnesota State Fair: Fraser sensory building features new exhibits and spaces
The Fraser Sensory Building features all new sensory tools this year at the State Fair to activate a variety of senses for guests. FOX 9 took a minute to learn about them!
Glitter Glamper adds sparkle to the Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9's Shayne Wells stops by the Glitter Glamper at the Minnesota State Fair. The vendor helps add a little sparkle to the fair, for everyone from kids to bearded men.
Vegan options at the Minnesota State Fair
French Meadow Bakery is among the vendors at the Minnesota State Fair that offers a variety of vegan food options.
Minnesota State Fair's efforts to be more inclusive
FOX 9's Alix Kendall highlights what the Minnesota State Fair is doing to be more inclusive, especially for those how are hard of hearing or hearing impaired.
Behind the scenes: How a Pronto Pup is made
Pronto Pups are celebrating its 75 anniversary at the Minnesota State Fair this year. FOX 9's Cody Matz takes us behind the scenes at the fair to see what goes into making this fair favorite.
Garden Guy: Farm-to-pint beer at the Minnesota State Fair
The Brewed in Minnesota booth at the Minnesota State Fair offers libation and knowledge related to Minnesota brews.
Brewed in Minnesota booth at the Minnesota State Fair
Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Brewed in Minnesota booth at the Minnesota State Fair to learn about locally made beer and the more than 100 craft breweries in Minnesota.
FOX 9 visits FFA participants at the State Fair
A large part of the Minnesota State Fair are the animals, and FOX 9 details FFA participants and some of the new animals at this year’s fair.
Minnesota State Fair: Dairy Building cheese sampling
FOX 9 visits the Dairy Barn at the Minnesota State Fair to sample some of its cheese and test their collective palettes.
Minnesota State Fair: Princess Kay butter sculptures revisited
The Minnesota State Fair has a new butter sculptor this year, and Gerry Kulzer joined the FOX 9 crew to share about the experience.
Minnesota State Fair: Hamline Dining Hall's longtime volunteer Elaine Christansen
Elaine Christansen has volunteered at the Hamline Dining Hall for nearly 40 years. FOX 9 caught up with her at this year's State Fair to learn about what has changed in her time at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minnesota State Fair: Farmer magician Rhonda Ross Swanson
Rhonda Ross Swanson is a farmer, and a magician. Does it get any better than that? She visited FOX 9's set to do some magic tricks and talk about her shows at the State Fair.
The Flyin' Hawaiian at the Minnesota State Fair
Sara Kunz, a Minnesotan, is the Flyin' Hawaiian, and performs at the Minnesota State Fair. Her performance includes a mix of acrobatic hula hoop performances, contortion skills and interactive clowning. She stopped by FOX 9 to preview her act.