Minnesota State Fair sees lowest single-day attendance number in 20 years
Day 1 got off to a slow start as heavy rain and COVID-19 concerns led to the lowest single-day attendance at the fair in at least 20 years.
Minnesota State Fair butter sculptor retires after 50 years
Linda Christensen, the annual butter sculptor of Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Minnesota State Fair, is retiring after 50 years.
Famed Minnesota butter sculptor on passing the knife
Linda Christensen has been carving the butter sculptures at the Minnesota State Fair for five decades. Shayne Wells chats with the legend before she officially hangs up her knife.
Crowds brave rain for opening day of Minnesota State Fair
Despite two rounds of storms and rain that pushed through on Thursday, the Minnesota State Fair saw plenty of patrons passing through its gates for day one of the 2021 festival.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar stops by Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair
Senator Amy Klobuchar was among those who made a stop at Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday.
Crowds take to Minnesota State Fair despite rain
Rainy and stormy weather nor COVID-19 on Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair didn't stop crowds looking to return after missing out last year.
Gentle giants at the Minnesota State Fair
The barns are bustling at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with animals ready for a show. Shayne Wells takes us inside the horse barn ahead of the draft horse competition.
New food vendor at Minnesota State Fair: Andy's Garage
There's a new spot to check out at the International Bazaar. Shayne Wells introduces us to the new bites at Andy's Garage.
A healthy pit stop at the MN State Fair: Minnesota Apples
Minnesota Apples is a great pit stop for some snappy Minnesota favorite apple varieties. This morning Garden Guy Dale K checks in to see how this year’s apple crop is different.
The Minnesota State Fair is back: What you need to know
The gates are open for the 2021 Minnesota State Fair. Here's everything you need to know if you're planning to attend.
Do I need a mask: What are the Minnesota State Fair's COVID-19 guidelines?
Minnesota State Fair attendees will not be required to wear masks inside buildings on the fairgrounds during this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together.
68th Princess Kay of the Milky Way crowned
The Minnesota State Fair has its new Princess Kay of the Milky Way.
No guns allowed at Minnesota State Fair, judge rules
People with carry permits will not be able to bring their guns into the Minnesota State Fair, according to a ruling handed down by a Ramsey County District Court judge Wednesday.
No guns allowed at Minnesota State Fair, judge rules
The final preparations are in place for the Minnesota State Fair, including a judge's ruling on the fair's weapons ban.
Minnesota State Fair kickoff: Vendors excited for fair start despite COVID-19 trepidations
As they make their final preparations, vendors say they are happy and excited to be back at the Minnesota State Fair, despite the worries the recent surge in delta variant COVID-19 cases has caused.
Final preps going into place for Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair starts on Thursday and with just hours left, vendors are putting their final preparations into place.
Minnesotans who get 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot at State Fair to get $100 gift card
Minnesota is offering $100 Visa gift cards on site to people who get their first dose of the COVID-19 at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
MDH: Minnesota State Fair brings concern of increased COVID-19 spread
The Minnesota State Fair is being billed as the “Great Minnesota Get Back Together,” but there’s concern that fairgoers will get infected with COVID-19 together.
Low Cut Connie pulls out of Minnesota State Fair Grandstand show over lack of mask, vaccine mandate
Low Cut Connie, one of the bands scheduled to perform at the grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair this weekend, has pulled out of the show over the fair’s COVID-19 policies.
Judge promises quick ruling on guns at Minnesota State Fair
A judge on Thursday promised a quick ruling on whether people with permits to carry firearms can bring their guns into the Minnesota State Fair, which opens in one week.