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.

August 27, 2015 3:33 PM

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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August 27, 2015 11:12 AM

Gov. Dayton: Planned Black Lives Matter Fair protest 'inappropriate'

Gov. Mark Dayton fielded a wide range of questions on the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 27, 2015 8:41 AM

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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August 27, 2015 12:00 AM

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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August 26, 2015 12:00 AM

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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August 25, 2015 11:00 AM

MN Fair offers booth to Black Lives Matter; group worries over safety

Minnesota State Fair officials say Black Lives Matter can have an authorized space on fair grounds. But a leader of the group says organizers may not feel safe.

by Tim Nelson