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2012 MN State Fair 2nd Best Attended In History

This year’s Minnesota State Fair total attendance numbers are out – and it was a close one.

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State Fair Attendance Up, But Not Record-Breaking

Summer is winding down and so is the Minnesota State Fair. But that's not keeping thousands away from the final day of the Great...

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Daily Guide To The State Fair: Monday, Sept. 3, 2012

Today is Kids & Last Chance Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Kids (5–12) admitted for $7.

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Daily Guide To The State Fair: Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012

Today is Minnesota History Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Those who finish the History Walking and...

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Depeche Mode To Perform At Minnesota State Fair

Words are very unnecessary, because all you’ve ever wanted, all you’ve ever needed will be here in the arms of the Great Minnesota Get-Together this year.

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Last Day At State Fair Means Lots Of Deals

All good things have to come to an end, right? It’s the last day of the State Fair, but that also means it’s a great day to grab some deals.

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Good Question: Who Makes The Most Dough At The Fair?

With nearly 250 vendors selling food at the State Fair, and a massive waiting list for people who want to get in, you know there are dreams of making big money during the fair’s 12 days.

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Odd Finds At The Minn. State Fair

There is more to the fair than the fried foods and Midway rides. WCCO’s Matt Brickman wanted to find the odd things at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

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High Schoolers Saddle Up At The Fair

There is a fairly large rodeo community here in Minnesota. And on Friday, high schoolers showed off their skills and even let me try it out. They make all the riding and roping look easy, but rodeo is a skill that takes years of practice.

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WCCO 4 At The Fair: Day 9

Friday was MPR Day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and the stations KNOW, KSJN and KCMP broadcasted live from the Carousel Park stage.

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Daily Guide To The State Fair: Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

Today is MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Early Bird Specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides, games and concessions.

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Good Question: Who Are The Streets At The Fair Named After?

There’s a lot to love at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, but getting around can be tricky, unless you have a map or know the street names.

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About 20 People Treated For Heat-Related Issues At The Fair

A doctor at one of the State Fair’s medical aid stations said about 20 people were treated for heat-related problems on Thursday, when temperatures were expected to soar into the 90s.

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MN Secretary Of State Faces Tough Crowd At State Fair

Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie’s effort to change the titles of two proposed constitutional amendments were rebuffed by the Minnesota Supreme Court last week.

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