Play4min 19secHow to become a food vendor at the Minnesota State FairAugust 28, 2015 4:01 PMBy Tim NelsonThere are 247 licensed food vendors at the Minnesota State Fair selling more than 500 food items. And the thought has occurred to many fairgoers with an idea for a bite to sell: How do I get one of those coveted spots?
Play3min 59secSt. Paul officials ready, but expect no trouble from fair protestAugust 28, 2015 3:22 PMBy Riham FeshirMembers of Black Lives Matter plan to meet at 11 a.m. and march to the fairgrounds.
Video: Get up close and personal with Minnesota's native fishAugust 28, 2015 11:04 AMBy Tim PostAn underwater and oh-so-delightful glimpse at the muskie, the sheepshead, the long-nose gar and six other species.
Play1min 35secMessersmith crop art at the State FairAugust 28, 2015 9:01 AMThe portrait is on display in the Minnesota State Fair's Agriculture Building, right next to a seed depiction of Jesus.
Faces of the Fair: Hot Indian FoodsAugust 28, 2015 12:00 AMBy Tom CrannHot Indian, which started as a food truck, then added a restaurant and later a stall at Target Field, started after founder Amol Dixit lost his job after 15 years at General Mills.
Photos: No chickens, but plenty of fair crittersAugust 27, 2015 9:47 PMBy Courtney PerryThe crowds are heading in, the 4Hers are showing animals (except chickens), a new lineup fair foods are cooking and the weather is perfect. The State Fair has begun.
Black Lives Matter booth opens at the Fair, march planned SaturdayAugust 27, 2015 6:50 PMBy Riham FeshirA St. Paul man has set up a Black Lives Matter booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Organizers still plan to march on the Fair Saturday.
Play13min 25secStories of the Minnesota State FairAugust 27, 2015 3:33 PMA collection of tales about the storied Minnesota State Fair, including a history of Ye Old Mill, craft brews at the fair and a look back to the 4-H auctions of livestock in 1998.
Play36min 44secGov. Dayton: Planned Black Lives Matter Fair protest 'inappropriate'August 27, 2015 11:12 AMBy Tim PugmireGov. Mark Dayton fielded a wide range of questions on the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair.
Play4min 06secState Fair opens: Here's what to expectAugust 27, 2015 8:41 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and Tim NelsonThe gates have opened, the weather is perfect and the mini donuts are already piping hot.