Play4min 52secMeet the man behind the State Fair's wildest ridesAugust 22, 2018 1:51 PMBy Tim NelsonA Texas thrill ride operator who prides himself on offering some of the biggest attractions returns to the Minnesota State Fair. Michael Wood, the son of Michigan carnival workers, was "born into the business." He took over for his pioneering father who died 20 years ago.
Play4min 16sec4 changes at this year's State Fair that you need to know aboutAugust 22, 2018 12:35 PMBy Nancy YangThe good news: More cookies! The bad news: A bus driver shortage means you may be getting to the fair later than usual.
North end makeover highlights 2018 Minnesota State FairAugust 21, 2018 12:48 PMBy Associated PressThe north end of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds hasn't drawn a lot of traffic. But when the 2018 Minnesota State Fair opens Thursday in Falcon Heights, fairgoers may want to head that way.
Great Minnesota Get-Together is just days awayAugust 19, 2018 4:30 PMBy Nina MoiniMore than 1,000 vendors are working hard to set up for the Minnesota State Fair, which starts its 12-day run on Thursday.
With almost 2 million visitors, State Fair breaks attendance recordSeptember 5, 2017 2:42 PMBy MPR News StaffThe State Fair welcomed 1,977,320 visitors in its 12-day run this year.
Photos: The miracle of birth isn't always prettySeptember 1, 2017 4:00 AMBy Maria CardonaCuriosity, awe, disgust -- a gamut of emotions run across people's faces at the Miracle of Birth barn at the State Fair.
Play3min 57sec4 questions for the State Fair's grandstand guruAugust 30, 2017 1:58 PMBy Tim NelsonRenee Alexander's job is to book the must-see acts for the State Fair. She's pretty good at it. She tells MPR News of her best get, and the Big One that got away.
The Minnesota State Fair in sketchesAugust 30, 2017 6:00 AMBy Tracy MumfordEvery year, a group of artists gather at the Minnesota State Fair to sketch the crowds, the cows and the Pronto Pups. See their artistic take on the fair madness.
Play4min 00secWhen Garrison Keillor taught his son how to stretch $3 at the 1974 fairAugust 29, 2017 8:08 AMBy Jim Bickal and Sara PorterThese days, $3 in quarters won't get you far at the Minnesota State Fair. But in 1974, a young Jason Keillor was able to spend six hours of fun and still have a few coins left.
Play51min 43secWeather quiz: Have you kept an eye on Minnesota's skies?August 29, 2017 4:00 AMBy MPR News StaffFrom temperature records to unprecedented storms, it's been an eventful year for Minnesota weather. Were you paying attention? Test your knowledge with the annual Minnesota State Fair Weather Quiz.