FFA Day at the Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg caught up with the Future Farmers of America to discuss agriculture's contribution to the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair shatters another attendance record, the 4th one this year
After Thursday's severe weather put a damper on fair attendance, fairgoers bounced back on Friday with a crowd more than triple the size.
Meet the people behind your favorite fair rides
The Midway and Kidway at the Minnesota State Fair is full of dozens of ride options. Have you ever wondered who owns some of your favorites? Alix Kendall caught up with a fourth-generation carnival worker to see what life is like on the road and find out what goes into set up and tear down.
Gov. Walz visiting Minnesota State Fair on Sunday
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he will be at the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday.
Minnesota State Fair: Corn dog genes entice snot study participants
A University of Minnesota team is taking its research on the road and taking up a scientific collection at the fair.
U of M scientists run gene testing on corn dogs
University of Minnesota scientists are testing genes of a corn dog at the Minnesota State Fair to encourage people to donate snot to study respiratory diseases in Minnesota.
Minnesota State Fair sees drop in attendance Thursday after severe storms
Only 81,231 people attended the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, a significant drop from the record-setting 145,531 fairgoers the day before.
Minnesota State Fair hit by severe weather on Thursday
The Minnesota State Fair was hit by severe weather Thursday, sending hundreds of people to seek shelter from heavy rain and wind.
Minnesota State Fair sets 3rd attendance record for 2024
The Minnesota State Fair set another attendance record for Wednesday at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minnesota State Fair: 12 winners for 2024 ‘Best Awards’
The Minnesota State Fair is recognizing its best vendors for the 2024 Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minnesota State Fair, Nur-D and new recipes: Taste Buds
Season two of “Taste Buds with Stephanie" kicks off at the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair baby animals stop by FOX 9
Workers with the Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair visit with FOX 9 anchors, showing some of the youngest animals at the Great Minnesota Get-Together this year.
FOX 9 News at 6 p.m.: Aug. 28, 2024
FOX 9 News at 6 p.m.: Aug. 28, 2024
FOX 9 Junior Reporter Kira Kaplan at State Fair
FOX 9’s junior reporter Kira Kaplan made the most of kids’ day at the Minnesota State Fair, reporting on the sights and sounds throughout.
Minnesota State Fair attendance rebounds following heat, storms
Following the lowest attended Minnesota State Fair Monday since the 1980s, the Great Minnesota Get-Together experienced a rebound on Tuesday.
About 16,000 Xcel Energy customers remain without power Wednesday afternoon
Thousands of customers remain without power Wednesday after storms downed trees and power lines earlier this week.
MN State Fair: Meet the rare horse named Pumpkin
Pumpkin is one of three breeds of a rare horse in Minnesota. The American Cream Draft Horse is at the Minnesota State Fair this week.
2024 MN State Fair corn dance featuring Ian Leonard
It's not really the Minnesota State Fair without Ian Leonard taking part in the corn dance.
'Big Bob' the pig runs away from Ian Leonard
"Big Bob" the pig made a break for it at the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday.
Ian Leonard challenges MN soldier
Ian Leonard took on an Army recruiter in a chin-up contest. It didn't go well for him.