MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
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
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
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
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
Minnesota State Fair commemorative art to be unveiled 
Minneapolis artist Marie Olofsdotter was chosen from among nearly 30 applicants to create the State Fair's official 2013 commemorative art.
By Associated Press , June 04, 2013
Spring comic fest set at Minnesota State Fairgrounds 
Comic book fans will converge on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this weekend for the Midwest Comic Book Association's SpringCon.
By Associated Press , May 14, 2013
Another swine flu case linked to Minnesota State Fair
Health officials have linked another case of a new swine flu strain to the Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota Department of Health says a teenage boy who had exhibited a pig during the fair developed a flu-like illness after he returned home.By Associated Press , September 10, 2012
Minnesota State Fair attendance just short of record 
Attendance at the just-completed Minnesota State Fair fell just short of a record. Officials say 1,788,512 people attended the 12-day Great Minnesota Get-Together.
By Associated Press , September 04, 2012
Klobuchar, Bills hold nothing back in fiery debate 
By Don Davis , August 30, 2012
WATCH: DNR fishcam live from the Minnesota State Fair
By Brad Dokken , August 30, 2012
Minnesota State Fair makes accommodations for heat 
Thursday's temperatures are expected to soar into the upper 90s with a heat index hovering around 100. State Fair organizers will have cooling spots set up with water misting areas near medical aid stations.
By Associated Press , August 30, 2012
Fair visitors take a break to thank military 
By Don Davis , August 28, 2012
Minnesota State Fair visitors take a break to thank military 
Fair-goers took a few minutes away from the fun and games of the Minnesota State Fair Tuesday to honor military personnel as they paraded across the fairgrounds.
By Don Davis , August 28, 2012
2 stabbings at Minnesota State Fair 
Two men had stab wounds to their abdomens after a fight at the fair Sunday night. The men were treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
By Associated Press , August 27, 2012
Minnesota State Fair ride malfunctions again 
A ride at the Minnesota State Fair malfunctioned again, a day after stranding 24 people about 100 feet off the ground for 40 minutes.
By Associated Press , August 24, 2012
Gay marriage campaign comes to Minnesota State Fair 
By Patrick Condon , August 23, 2012
Sauk Centre, Minn., teen crowned Princess Kay 
Minnesota has a new goodwill ambassador for its dairy industry. Eighteen-year-old Christine Reitsma, of Sauk Centre, was crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way Wednesday night at the Minnesota State Fair.
By Associated Press , August 23, 2012
Swine show will go on at Minnesota State Fair
State and federal officials gave the green light Tuesday for swine exhibits to go forward at this week's fair, expressing confidence that sufficient precautions are in place to prevent the spread of a new strain of swine flu from pigs to fair visitors.By Steve Karnowski , August 21, 2012
The lowdown on the 2012 Minnesota State Fair 
As always, a mix of deep fried, impaled calorie bombs, and maybe even something healthy.
By Associated Press , August 19, 2012
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