By that we mean not metaphorical dirt, but the actual shadows cast at some recognizable spots at the fairgrounds.
Each year fairs reinvents themselves to mirror evolving local tastes and demographics. Nowhere is that reinvention more ...
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Capturing the MN State Fair for a documentary film

Alec Fischer is the producer and director of "The Fair" -- a documentary that captures the magic of the Minnesota State Fair.
An entrance to the Minnesota State Fair was closed for around 90 minutes after a protest disrupted traffic to the event.
The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but not for “The Drew Barrymore Show” this Wednesday, Sept. 17 on FOX 21. Drew and her ...
Many of the staffers at Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar start as teen-agers. Some of them are committed for life.
The state fair dates back to the 1800s, and its agricultural roots go back even further. Ever since, states have been putting ...
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 ...
Minnesota’s food legacy goes far beyond hotdish and lutefisk. The Land of 10,000 Lakes has birthed some truly memorable ...
The actress and talk show host tried the fair's infamous Uncrustaburger during a segment on 'The Drew Barrymore Show.' ...
This county has not held its own county fair since 2019 largely due to a long-running dispute with Ramsey County leaders over ...