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State Fair

The 2024 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 22 to Sept. 2.

Photos: When crashes, mayhem and fire drew State Fair crowds to Thrill Day

Photos: When crashes, mayhem and fire drew State Fair crowds to Thrill Day

The Thrill Day theme continued through much of the 1930s and 1940s with stunts like a man setting himself on fire and diving into a pool, or acrobats performing on the wings of planes.
by Jon Collins

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The secret to preparing a sheep for a show

The secret to preparing a sheep for a show

Becky Tonne of Grenada, Minn., raises Suffolk sheep. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with her at the Minnesota State Fair about how she prepares her sheep to show.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Meet Frannie, the easy-going chicken

Meet Frannie, the easy-going chicken

You are likely to encounter lots of animals at the Minnesota State Fair. One of them is a chicken named Frannie.
by Jim Bickal

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Your Minnesota Weekend: State Fair Lovers (or not) Edition

Your Minnesota Weekend: State Fair Lovers (or not) Edition

If you're the fairgoing type, consider this Your Minnesota Weekend: State Fair Edition. But if the idea of shuffling in the humidity elbow-to-elbow with thousands of fellow Minnesotans trying to keep their fried food from and melty ice cream from falling on your toes, laden with bags full of Education-Building swag, consider this Your Minnesota Weekend: Last Chance of Summer Edition.
by Meg Martin

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McFadden challenges Franken to double their debates

McFadden challenges Franken to double their debates

Franken has agreed to meet McFadden in three debates, in addition to the Farm Fest forum they appeared at earlier this month. McFadden wants an additional three. Franken counters that their three remaining encounters will be enough.
by Mark Zdechlik

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