The Ice Castles at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds has opened earlier than ever this year as cold weather allowed for the ...

Many Minnesotans would describe the past few days as fairly warm, given the time of year. That didn't stop the Ice Castles from making its earliest start to the season ever in Minnesota, officially ...

There are fried foods aplenty at state fairs, but some fairs boast tastier, more indulgent treats than others. These fried ...

If you’re burned out by the modern dating scene, perhaps it’s time to try something different: Meeting someone in the wild. Where better to do so than at the Minnesota State Fair? After all, 1.9 ...

The Minnesota State Fair isn't just a fun place to snack and shop, it's a chance to get a pulse of the state on hot-button issues. Nearly 10,000 people participated in the 2025 House of ...

Hazy IPAs are in, and there are several other clear trends in the new adult beverages at the Minnesota State Fair this year. Those unfiltered, ultra-hoppy pale ales with yellowy hues are abundant, ...

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Step right up — and back in time — with the Minnesota Historical Society's self-guided History Walking Tour at the Minnesota State Fair. While we admit the tour is accessible ...

MCLEOD COUNTY, Minn. — Sarah Schmidt grew up a Minnesota farm kid in McLeod County, working her family’s dairy operation with her three siblings. There were chores at night and long days on weekends — ...

Attendance for the first four days of the Minnesota State Fair is already outpacing the past two years — though it's not setting any daily records yet. Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2025 2026 ...

After performing to crowded stadiums their last three times in the Twin Cities, Def Leppard might have thought Minnesota State Fair organizers were foo-foo-foolin’ with them on the attendance figure ...

ST. PAUL — With a total of 1,940,869 tickets sold across 12 days, this year’s Minnesota State Fair beat out a number of previous years’ attendance to become the fifth-busiest Fair and the ...

The iconic Ice Castles have returned to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this year, and they officially open on Friday,.