MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
LIKE A FISH OUT OF FARGO 2012 Minnesota State Fair Visit: Great Balls Of Fire!
I look forward to going to the Minnesota State Fair like I look forward to Christmas. Possibly more. Like many other Minnesotans, I grew up making my annual pilgrimage to this Great Minnesota Get-Tog...
Posted on 9/2/12 at 4:30 PM
STAFF BLOG COMPASS POINTS WITH BRAD DOKKEN Check out the DNR fishcam live from the Minnesota State Fair
If youve ever been to the Minnesota State Fair, youve probably spent a few minutes checking out the fish pond at the Department of Natural Resources building. The pond is filled with Minnesota fish ra...
Posted on 8/30/12 at 11:41 AM
ON MY MIND Winning at 2012 Minnesota State Fair
Today Iwas excited to find out that my kids had another good winning year at the State Fair. I can't wait to share the good news and some pictures of their winning works. I am most proudof my daugh...
Posted on 8/23/12 at 11:57 PM
REGGIE TALES Random Thursday
*I've been busy watching "Six Feet Under" episodes. That show is crazy enough to be really good. *On the other hand, I've been watching "Mad Men" for two years now and I'm not quite sure I "get it." ...
Posted on 9/2/10 at 8:47 AM
THE DULLUM FILE 2012 Minnesota State Fair poster unveiled 
The 2012 Minnesota State Fair's commemorative poster features a red rooster as its centerpiece. Fair officials unveiled the poster Wednesday. Artist Joe Heffron's work in colored pencil features a rooster surrounded by other iconic elements of the Great Minnesota Get-Together such as a corndog and Fairchild the State Fair Gopher.
By Associated Press , June 06, 2012
Songs sought for Minnesota State Fair Giant Sing Along
Fair fans can suggest their favorite songs for this year's playlist by going to the State Fair website now through June 14. The final playlist will be announced in July.
By Associated Press , June 01, 2012
Kiss, Motley Crue coming to Minnesota State Fair
Tickets are $81, $71 and $51 and will go on sale at 1 p.m. Saturday through the State Fair's box office and Etix.com.
By Ross Raihala , March 21, 2012
Minnesota State Fair's old Judging Arena demolished
The old Judging Arena withstood five decades of storm damage and extensive use. It hosted showmanship competitions for beef, goats, lambs, swine and horses, even llamas and alpacas.
By Associated Press , November 03, 2011
MN State Fair attendance 3rd biggest ever
The just-completed Minnesota State Fair has recorded the third-largest attendance in the fair's history.
By Associated Press , September 06, 2011
Glitter rains down on group backing marriage amendment
On Sunday, four people on the SkyGlider ride sprinkled several pounds of glitter atop the Minnesota for Marriage booth. Nick Espinosa organized the dump on behalf of Minnesotans United for All Families, which opposes the 2012 constitutional amendment that's endorsed by Minnesota for Marriage.
September 05, 2011
Minnesota woman hasn't missed Minn. State Fair in 81 years
Not too many people can claim this record. Agnes Zierdt loves the Minnesota State Fair. So much so, she's been to the State Fair 81 years in a row.
By Associated Press , August 27, 2011
Minnesota State Fair shuttle bus catches fire
A shuttle bus carrying people to the Minnesota State Fair caught fire Saturday. No one was hurt after the bus driver hastily evacuated the passengers.
By Associated Press , August 27, 2011
FAIR-LY FRUSTRATED: Voters vent to lawmakers at 'Minnesota Get-Together'
Many Minnesota State Fair attendees who stopped at the state House and Senate booths to fill out their annual State Fair polls and others who greeted Dayton and U.S. Sen. Al Franken as the Democratic office-holders strolled the grounds on the first day of the Fair.
By Bill Salisbury , August 26, 2011
New at this year’s Minnesota State Fair: Food, fun and music
The 2011 Minnesota State Fair is under way in St. Paul and will run through Labor Day, Sept. 5. Here are some of the new attractions and exhibits at the fair.
By Herald Staff Report , August 25, 2011
Minnesota State Fair will be harder to reach, costlier to enter
Officials say construction at University and Snelling avenues in St. Paul will make this a great year to try a park-and-ride lot for the fair, which opens Thursday and runs through Sept. 5.
By Associated Press , August 24, 2011
Minnesota State Fair job applicants far exceed openings
Minnesota State Fair employers say they're seeing the effects of a tough economy. Job applications far exceed the number of employment opportunities.
By Associated Preses , August 19, 2011
Minnesota State Fair stage vendor faces charges in Alberta 2009 stage collapse
Minnesota fair officials acknowledged that the company that erects its temporary stages faces charges in Canada for a fatal stage collapse during a storm two years ago. But they said they still have confidence in the vendor.
By Steve Karnowski , August 15, 2011
Families facing pricier Minnesota State Fair
While the adult price rose a buck over last year, families with kids could be the hardest hit this year: A child's admission price jumped $2 to $10. Prices have increased in some other ways, too.
By John Brewer , August 10, 2011
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