Falcon Heights

For many Minnesotans, attending the Minnesota State Fair is an annual tradition, a point of pride, and a highlight of the summer.

Eighty people from across the world officially became U.S. citizens at the Minnesota State Fair on Monday.

After setting an attendance record on Friday, the Minnesota State Fair saw its second-highest attendance for an opening weekend this year.

Mark Edwards says his late wife Cheryl loved the Minnesota State Fair. Now, just months after her passing, there is a tribute on the fairgrounds to honor Cheryl's life.

The Animal Humane Society's annual Walk for Animals fundraiser will not feature any dogs this year due to canine influenza. 

Reacting a day after the second shooting in the proximity of the Minnesota State Fair, Governor Walz is calling for a stiff penalty for anyone who uses a firearm in a crowded area, like the fair.

Donald Williams, who testified at trial about witnessing George Floyd's killing, blamed PTSD for why he fought with police when they tried to arrest him for a reported domestic assault.

Strong storms that pushed through the east Twin Cities metro Saturday night took down trees, caused flooding, and knocked out power for thousands – while flooding out the Minnesota State Fair.

Like last year, fairgoers can expect to go through metal detectors before heading into the fairgrounds. But Chief Ron Knafla says the fair has other new efforts in place to keep everyone safe.

Philando Castile was shot and killed by then St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez, during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights in 2016. On Sunday, Castile’s loved ones continued to work to keep his memory alive through the Philando Castile Memorial Scholarship Fund.

With seven days left until the Minnesota State Fair, the countdown is on, but vendors say they’re ready to welcome back pre-pandemic crowds.

In a tight job market, can State Fair vendors find enough workers to serve up all the food on a stick that fair goers have come to love?

More than 150 trees have been marked for removal along Cleveland Avenue in both Falcon Heights and St. Paul, but before they’re gone tree lovers will hold a funeral for them.

The Ramsey County Attorney's Office has filed criminal vehicular homicide and manslaughter charges against a driver they say hit and killed Abby Anderson, the sister of late track star Gabriele "Gabe" Grunewald, whose battle with cancer inspired many.

After dismantling its police force earlier this year, the Minnesota State Fair confirmed Monday it is reinstating its police department.

The Minnesota State Fair recorded just over 1.3 million guests this year, marking the lowest attendance numbers in 44 years.

At the Minnesota State Fair, 4-Hers and their llamas and alpacas go head-to-head in a costume competition that's focused on showmanship and having fun.

The Minnesota State Fair is saying goodbye to a fair institution as Linda Christensen, the artist who created more than 550 Princess Kay butter sculptures over the past 50 years, heads into retirement.