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The 2026 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 27 through Sept. 7. For all of the events at the MPR booth and Dan Patch Park, go to mpr.org/statefair.

Job Interview: Climate activist parks cars on her lawn for the Minnesota State Fair

Job Interview: Climate activist parks cars on her lawn for the Minnesota State Fair

Tina Clarke worked for years in America and Europe to create solutions for climate change. When she moved to Minnesota in 2017 to help her mom, she didn’t realize she had also stumbled upon her largest captive audiences for discussing climate solutions: the Minnesota State Fair.
by Lukas Levin

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Minnesota State Fair by the numbers 2024

Minnesota State Fair by the numbers 2024

The Great Minnesota Get-Together is upon us and you know what that means — that’s right, data on a stick.
by Craig Helmstetter

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More police, cameras at the Minnesota State Fair in 2024

More police, cameras at the Minnesota State Fair in 2024

The State Fair Police Department is now 185 strong, up from 170 last year and 130 in 2022. Another hundred or so officers from local, state and federal agencies will flesh out the ranks charged with the responsibility of two million fairgoers, employees, volunteers and vendors.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Blossoming late: A new State Fair crop artist emerges in retirement

Blossoming late: A new State Fair crop artist emerges in retirement

A retiree and newfound artist embraces crop art as a therapeutic hobby, using seeds to create pieces that reflect Minnesota’s culture and landmarks.
by Sam Stroozas

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Indigenous Food Lab to debut new menu items at the Minnesota State Fair

Indigenous Food Lab to debut new menu items at the Minnesota State Fair

Nothing may excite more than the new foods that make their debut each year at the Minnesota State Fair. This year, the Indigenous Food Lab will introduce pre-colonial menu options that showcase a taste of the Americas with ingredients from close to home.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minnesota State Fair 101: Your guide to the Great Minnesota Get-Together for 2024

Minnesota State Fair 101: Your guide to the Great Minnesota Get-Together for 2024

The Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 22 through Labor Day on Sept. 2. Whether you’re new to the fair or a seasoned pro, here’s a look at what you need to know for this year.
by Nicole Johnson and Nicole Ki

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Your guide to dietary restriction-friendly food at the Minnesota State Fair

Your guide to dietary restriction-friendly food at the Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair is just around the corner and the food is all the rage. If you or someone you’re visiting the fair with has a dietary restriction, here’s a look at the most popular fair foods that are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free.
by Madelyn Bonkoski

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