The State Fair hopes this was your last year throwing stuff off the SkyGliderSeptember 8, 2023 4:00 AMBy Regina MedinaEvery year since the SkyGlider opened in 2001, people at the Minnesota State Fair have thrown items from it onto the roof of the Kemps Little Farm Hands exhibit.
Holiday weekend heat puts a dent in Minnesota State Fair attendanceSeptember 5, 2023 2:09 PMBy MPR News StaffIntense heat over the Labor Day weekend melted what had been a strong start to attendance at this year’s Minnesota State Fair.
Play2min 48secBreakfast at the fair: Auntie M's Gluten FreeSeptember 5, 2023 10:28 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and Gracie StocktonThe Morning Edition team spent the fair scoping out what Minnesotans were having for breakfast. In this audio postcard, MPR News producer Gracie Stockton takes us to a beacon for those with dietary restrictions: Auntie M's Gluten-Free.
Heat advisory across Minnesota: Where to cool off with high Labor Day tempsSeptember 3, 2023 10:45 AMBy MPR News Staff and Amy FelegyWe could see heat index values up to 100 in the Twin Cities area and a wide swath of the state from Duluth to Marshall, Minn.
Play5min 53secInfrequently Asked Questions: What happens to the animals after the fair?September 1, 2023 12:44 PMBy Tom Crann and Tim NelsonThis question is probably infrequently asked because the answer is, in part, a bit morbid. But the Minnesota State Fair is, at its heart, an agricultural exhibition and animals are a big part of that.
Minnesota State Fair officials offer tips for beating potential record heat this weekendSeptember 1, 2023 10:30 AMBy Tim NelsonMinnesota may be headed for one of the hottest days ever recorded during the run of the State Fair — and fair officials are warning people to be prepared for the heat this weekend.
Play4min 51secNo condiment: Pickles are everywhere at the State Fair September 1, 2023 4:00 AMBy Jacob AloiThe State Fair boasts new food items with a sour-salty taste, like ice cream and cheese curds. And the traditional pickle items are back, too.
Play51min 23secGrowing diversity: The changing face of Minnesota farmingAugust 31, 2023 11:32 AMBy Angela Davis and Kelly GordonDon’t miss this special North Star Journey Live conversation recorded at the Minnesota State Fair about emerging farmers. What’s being done in our state to encourage more diversity in agriculture?
Play2min 45secSpace Tower grounded for the rest of this year’s Minnesota State FairAugust 31, 2023 6:35 AMBy Tim NelsonThe Minnesota State Fair’s iconic Space Tower, soaring more than 300 feet above the eastern edge of the fairgrounds, won’t be taking any more fairgoers up for a ride this year after a wiring malfunction.
Play4min 40secThen and now at the State Fair: Architecture of the miniature cityAugust 31, 2023 4:00 AMBy Alex CipolleThink of the Minnesota State Fair as a miniature city. Like a city, the fairgrounds have been built up over more than 150 years, with different architecture styles.