Want to play a role in research? Look for the U at the fairAugust 22, 2014 4:00 AMBy Alex FriedrichThrough the fair's 12 days, researchers from about a dozen departments will conduct 30 studies in an array of fields.
Photo gallery: Welcome to the fairAugust 21, 2014 5:43 PMBy Jeffrey Thompson and Jennifer SimonsonThe Minnesota State Fair kicked off Thursday morning and marked historic changes, an annual parade of new foods (some on a stick!) and the unofficial start to campaign season.
McFadden challenges Franken to double their debatesAugust 21, 2014 4:47 PMBy Mark ZdechlikFranken 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.
Fair food Q&A: Enough with the sticksAugust 21, 2014 3:00 PMBy Tim Nelson and Dara Moskowitz-GrumdahlA food writer detects a decline in the ubiquitous little skewers.
Dayton declines Johnson's request for multiple debatesAugust 21, 2014 2:54 PMBy Tom ScheckRepublican gubernatorial nominee Jeff Johnson said he is requesting 13 debates to better inform the voters.
State seeks fairgoers' help for honeybeesAugust 21, 2014 11:52 AMBy Jon CollinsCampaign aims to recruit people to protect pollinators.
Gov. Dayton takes the Ice Bucket ChallengeAugust 21, 2014 10:33 AMBy MPR News StaffGov. Mark Dayton took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at the State Fair today. The governor accepted the challenge from Twins owner Jim Pohlad. The national craze has raised millions for the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease. MPR’s full State Fair coverage
Play53min 01secClimate CastAugust 21, 2014 9:00 AMBy John AbrahamMPR Meteorologist Paul Huttner and University of St. Thomas Professor John Abraham will be talking about the unusually hot world temperatures in 2014 and take your questions.
Play53min 28secLive at the State Fair: Home repair experts take your questionsAugust 21, 2014 9:00 AMWith summer winding down and fall just around the corner, our home repair experts help listeners get their homes ready for the change in season.
Carver County teen crowned Princess Kay of the Milky WayAugust 21, 2014 7:07 AMBy Jon CollinsTo kick off Jeni Haler's official duties, she will sit in a refrigerated cooler for six hours while a 90-block of butter is sculpted in her likeness.