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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.

‘It’s a loss’: The State Fair Foundation sunsets the Commemorative Art program

‘It’s a loss’: The State Fair Foundation sunsets the Commemorative Art program

The Minnesota State Fair’s Commemorative Art program, which began in 2004 and featured work from 19 artists to expand connections to the arts community and generate revenue, has ended.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Breakfast at the fair: Auntie M's Gluten Free

Breakfast at the fair: Auntie M's Gluten Free

The Morning Edition team spent the fair scoping out what Minnesotans were having for breakfast. In this audio postcard, MPR News producer Gracie Stockton takes us to a beacon for those with dietary restrictions: Auntie M's Gluten-Free.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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