The large, extinct creatures roamed the Twin Cities area more than 10,000 years ago and could grow to more than 200 pounds ...

Earlier this month, the Minnesota state board reported a net investment gain of 12.3% for the $93.7 billion in combined defined benefit assets that it oversees for the fiscal year ended June 30.

The Minnesota State Fair is the largest in the nation in terms of daily attendance and it has a long history of politics. It’s where Teddy Roosevelt uttered the famous phrase "speak softly and ...

15,000-flower display invites Minnesota State Fair attendees to explore the world through florals This year’s display is themed “Cultural Kaleidoscope” and features a 20-foot-tall Eiffel ...

Minnesota State Fair superintendent Jim Clark says organizing the over 300 pieces of visual art in the Fine Arts Center is like assembling one giant puzzle.

Earlier this year, the Minnesota State Agricultural Society – the entity that runs the fair – set aside $10.2 million for maintenance and capital work. Last year, the fair spent $9.6 million ...

Minnesota State Fair time again? Didn’t the last State Fair just end 300-some-odd days ago? Oh, right. Last year’s Fair was the sixth-best-attended of all time, with a total attendance of over ...

The State Fair is expecting a bumper crop of crop art this year, with entries up 70% this year compared with last year. If everyone who registered shows up, there will be hundreds more crop art ...

Never fear! I, as a self-proclaimed Minnesota State Fair expert, have some tips for you to do the fair on a budget. ALSO READ: New Adult Beverages at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair How to Stay on a ...

Minnesota State Fair Foundation volunteers will give free 15-minute presentations four times daily to highlight the history of some State Fair favorites, including food, youth programs and more.

We're just 20 days away from the Minnesota State Fair and I'm unreasonably excited! Plus, the fair just announced a bunch of new stuff coming to the 2024 fair this year. The new things are everything ...