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State Fair closes after a run of good weather, big attendance

State Fair closes after a run of good weather, big attendance

It looks like more people than ever before joined Minnesota's grand cattle call.
  • Full coverage of 2016 Minnesota State Fair
  • State Fair attendance
  • State Fair Minute: The Rousing Finale
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Are you the 'bored millennial couple' at the Minnesota State Fair? Tell us your story

September 7
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James Lileks: The end of the State Fair, and all it symbolizes

September 2
As the State Fair ends, we're left with warm memories and grease-stained shirts.
Streetscapes: The Minnesota State Fair is built to last
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Streetscapes: The Minnesota State Fair is built to last

September 2
The unique – and enduring – buildings on the fairgrounds show a range of architectural styles.
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Ranking all 47 new foods at the Minnesota State Fair (and where to find them)
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Ranking all 47 new foods at the Minnesota State Fair (and where to find them)

September 2
47 new foods. Ten hours. One critic. Rick Nelson sampled it all at the State Fair; $450 later, here's his take.
  • Photos: Rating every new food at the Minnesota State Fair
Minnesota State Fair campers make selves at home night after night
Variety

Minnesota State Fair campers make selves at home night after night

September 1
For an impassioned subset of fair visitors, a single day isn't enough. After everyone else goes home, fair campers stay the night, get up early and do it all over again.
  • Camping at the State Fair, from start to finish
How many ways to love the fair? Minnesotans share their favorite memories
Local

How many ways to love the fair? Minnesotans share their favorite memories

September 4
With 157 years to create memories, the Minnesota State Fair offers up many possibilities.
  • In Focus: Minnesota State Fair memories
Local

The real story behind the viral 'bored millennial couple' at the State Fair

September 9
A photographer captured two Burnsville H.S. students in an unguarded moment at the Minnesota State Fair and the photo went viral. Here's what was really going on.
Local

2016 Minnesota State Fair attendance

September 6
Music

Minnesota State Fair tops attendance record with 1,943,719

September 6
Music

Bonnie Raitt gets emotional over Minnesota in gracious, spirited concert

September 6
Music

Garrison Keillor gets Gopher-centric for Minnesota State Fair show

September 3
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State Fair Minute: The Rousing Finale

02:39It's the end of the Fair and the end of the Summer. Everyone stand and clap along.

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