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 21, 2014 4:47 PM

McFadden challenges Franken to double their debates

Franken has agreed to meet McFadden in three debates, in addition to the Farm Fest forum they appeared at earlier this month. McFadden wants an additional three. Franken counters that their three remaining encounters will be enough.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 21, 2014 3:00 PM

Fair food Q&A: Enough with the sticks

A food writer detects a decline in the ubiquitous little skewers.

by Tim Nelson and Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl

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August 21, 2014 2:54 PM

Dayton declines Johnson's request for multiple debates

Republican gubernatorial nominee Jeff Johnson said he is requesting 13 debates to better inform the voters.

by Tom Scheck

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August 21, 2014 11:52 AM

State seeks fairgoers' help for honeybees

Campaign aims to recruit people to protect pollinators.

by Jon Collins

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August 21, 2014 10:33 AM

Gov. Dayton takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

Gov. Mark Dayton took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at the State Fair today. The governor accepted the challenge from Twins owner Jim Pohlad. The national craze has raised millions for the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease. MPR’s full State Fair coverage

by MPR News Staff

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August 21, 2014 9:00 AM

Climate Cast

MPR Meteorologist Paul Huttner and University of St. Thomas Professor John Abraham will be talking about the unusually hot world temperatures in 2014 and take your questions.

by John Abraham

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August 21, 2014 9:00 AM

Live at the State Fair: Home repair experts take your questions

With summer winding down and fall just around the corner, our home repair experts help listeners get their homes ready for the change in season.

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August 21, 2014 7:07 AM

Carver County teen crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way

To kick off Jeni Haler's official duties, she will sit in a refrigerated cooler for six hours while a 90-block of butter is sculpted in her likeness.

by Jon Collins

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August 21, 2014 12:00 AM

Senator Amy Klobuchar at the MPR State Fair booth

US Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) answers questions from MPR political editor Mike Mulcahy, fair-goers and the listening audience. LIVE at noon at the MPR State Fair booth at the corner of Judson and Nelson.