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State Fair

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.

Space Tower grounded for the rest of this year’s Minnesota State Fair

Space Tower grounded for the rest of this year’s Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair’s iconic Space Tower, soaring more than 300 feet above the eastern edge of the fairgrounds, won’t be taking any more fairgoers up for a ride this year after a wiring malfunction.
by Tim Nelson

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Then and now at the State Fair: Architecture of the miniature city

Then and now at the State Fair: Architecture of the miniature city

Think of the Minnesota State Fair as a miniature city. Like a city, the fairgrounds have been built up over more than 150 years, with different architecture styles.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Still no strong 2024 GOP challenger for Amy Klobuchar

Still no strong 2024 GOP challenger for Amy Klobuchar

As DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar prepares to seek a fourth term next year, a strong Republican challenger has yet to emerge.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Mobile restroom facility increases accessibility at Minnesota State Fair

Mobile restroom facility increases accessibility at Minnesota State Fair

The facility provides plenty of room for people in wheelchairs to get around, and a changing table big enough for an adult. It has a wheelchair lift outside and a lift inside as well.
by Tim Nelson

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As Minnesota State Fair attendance increases, so do transit and parking challenges

As Minnesota State Fair attendance increases, so do transit and parking challenges

Before you can eat a pronto pup at the Minnesota State Fair, you have to get there first. But some fairgoers are having issues with public transportation, traffic and parking.
by Todd Melby, Peter Cox and Tim Nelson

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‘12-day reunion for everybody’: 1 family, 2 State Fair food booths, many grandkids

‘12-day reunion for everybody’: 1 family, 2 State Fair food booths, many grandkids

Running the Big Green Pepper and Strawberry Patch is more than just a money-making venture for the extended Ivory family. It’s a labor of love that helps reconnect generations of family members each year at the Minnesota State Fair.
by Sam Stroozas

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