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.
MN State Fair cleanup underway following storms
Storms that rolled through Minnesota late Monday and early Tuesday morning downed trees and took the power out for several communities, also leading to a delayed start for the Minnesota State Fair Tuesday morning. FOX 9’s Ian Leonard and Rob Olson have the latest on efforts to clean up the aftermath.
Minnesota State Fair records one of its lowest attended days in decades
The Minnesota State Fair recorded its lowest opening day on Monday, as heat and storms may have kept people home.
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Early morning severe storms hit MN State Fair [RAW]
FOX 9’s Se Kwon went live on Facebook early Tuesday morning as another severe storm hit the Minnesota State Fair, causing flash flooding on the grounds. Officials delayed opening the fairgrounds to the public for two hours as crews worked to assess the damage and clean up the debris.
Thousands remain without power in MN after storms
Two rounds of severe storms that brought strong winds and heavy rain Monday into Tuesday, causing damage in some areas, and a power outage for thousands of Xcel Energy customers.
Minnesota State Fair delays opening Tuesday to assess storm damage
The Minnesota State Fair will open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday after a delayed start due to storm damage assessment.
Storm damage delays MN fairgrounds opening
Another round of severe storms on Tuesday morning packed a punch in the Twin Cities metro with strong winds and heavy rain. Minnesota State Fair officials delayed opening the fairgrounds on Tuesday morning to assess the damage and clean up debris.
MN fairgoers run for safety as storms roll through
Visitors at the Minnesota State Fair were running for cover on Monday as storms rolled through.
FOX 9 Junior Reporters on how to stay cool at State Fair
FOX 9's Junior Reporters Sherman and Alice Tulman are at the State Fair Monday getting some tips on how to stay cool in the heat.
Minnesota State Fair: Handling the heat
It was extremely hot and humid Monday at the Minnesota State Fair. FOX 9's Rob Olson checks in with fairgoers as they handle the heat.
'Never Walz' booth at MN State Fair, Kamala Harris supporters purchase website domain
Amid a "Never Walz" booth popping up at the Minnesota State Fair, supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz have purchased the domain of NeverWalz.com, to redirect to Harris' campaign website.
MN State Fair sees lowest attended first Sunday in 40 years
The warm weather on Sunday kept people away from the Minnesota State Fair for its first Sunday of 2024.
Minnesota State Fair: New parents’ guide to having a good time
As the parents of twin toddlers turning 2 years old in September, my wife and I set out on our bikes and trailer with the kids in tow to the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Here's what we learned.