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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.

Video: Get up close and personal with Minnesota's native fish

An underwater and oh-so-delightful glimpse at the muskie, the sheepshead, the long-nose gar and six other species.
by Tim Post

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Messersmith crop art at the State Fair

The portrait is on display in the Minnesota State Fair's Agriculture Building, right next to a seed depiction of Jesus.

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Faces of the Fair: Hot Indian Foods

Faces of the Fair: Hot Indian Foods

Hot Indian, which started as a food truck, then added a restaurant and later a stall at Target Field, started after founder Amol Dixit lost his job after 15 years at General Mills.
by Tom Crann

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Photos: No chickens, but plenty of fair critters

Photos: No chickens, but plenty of fair critters

The crowds are heading in, the 4Hers are showing animals (except chickens), a new lineup fair foods are cooking and the weather is perfect. The State Fair has begun.
by Courtney Perry

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Stories of the Minnesota State Fair

Stories of the Minnesota State Fair

A collection of tales about the storied Minnesota State Fair, including a history of Ye Old Mill, craft brews at the fair and a look back to the 4-H auctions of livestock in 1998.

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State Fair opens: Here's what to expect

State Fair opens: Here's what to expect

The gates have opened, the weather is perfect and the mini donuts are already piping hot.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Faces of the Fair: Tom Thumb donuts

Faces of the Fair: Tom Thumb donuts

Thomas Bettenburg, vice president and co-owner of the quintessential fair food-maker, explains the story behind the name.
by Tom Crann

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Faces of the Fair: Princess Kay of the Milky Way

Faces of the Fair: Princess Kay of the Milky Way

"Princess Kay of the Milky Way is a tradition in Minnesota. I'm the 61st; this has been going on since 1964, and I am the goodwill ambassador for Minnesota dairy farmers," said out-going princess Jeni Haler.
by Tom Crann

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