Minnesota State Fair

The morning after accepting the vice presidential nomination, Gov. Tim Walz and the DFL celebrated the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair during breakfast at the DNC.

FOX 9’s youngest reporter Elle Cottew speaks with Chef Yia Vang about his new food offering this year, and gets an inside looks at some of the Minnesota State Fair’s operations.

The Great Minnesota Get-Together opened its gates for its first day to crowds of people hoping to get a glimpse at new foods, while braving a bit of rain in the afternoon. FOX 9’s Rob Olson recaps the commute, sights and sounds of Day 1.

The FOX 9 Pavilion at the Minnesota State Fair is hosting a claw machine game packed with big prizes. Fairgoers can stop by from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a chance to play and win.

Gov. Tim Walz made a surprise appearance at the DNC Minnesota delegation breakfast the morning after accepting the vice presidential nominee to thank the delegates for their support. In a true Minnesota fashion, Walz brought Sweet Martha Cookies in honor of the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.

The Burgett family camped overnight ahead of the 2024 Minnesota State Fair in an attempt to be the first through the gates. This is the second year the Burgetts have been first in line for the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

FOX 9's Se Kwon is outside the gates of the Minnesota State Fair and spoke with Rachel Visser, the newly crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way.

The family-owned market and restaurant has been open for 45 years and after more than a decade of trying to score a spot at the Minnesota State Fair, El Burrito Mercado is getting ready to open their first food booth in the fair's International Bazaar.

The start of the Minnesota State Fair is expected to be met with hazy sunshine and the possibility of scattered showers later on Thursday. FOX 9 meteorologist Jennifer McDermed has the full forecast.

FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K gives a tour of the FOX 9 booth at the Minnesota State Fair.

The Minnesota DNR on Tuesday stocked the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair ahead of the opening of the fair on Thursday.

Only a few days away from the Great Minnesota Get-Together with gates opening on Aug. 22, FOX 9’s Rob Olson offers a closer look at what vendors and fair officials have done to ensure this year’s fair goes smooth.

FOX 9's Leno Beno caught up with one of the biggest parts of the Minnesota State Fair: The butter sculptor.

The Minnesota State Fair starts in one week. FOX 9's Se Kwon has latest on what you need to know ahead of the fair.