Mary Kate Metivier

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

With 157 years to create memories, the Minnesota State Fair offers up many possibilities.
September 5, 2016
From top left: Siri Keller, 22; Cedric Holecek, 18; Ben Kraszyk, 25; Kenzie Hale, 20; Joline Gitis, 63; Casey McCloy, 17; Deb Krieg, 61; Tierra Holmes, 10; Ben Tracy, 22; Mark Zaban, 61
Migration Catchall

Help us create the ultimate Minnesota State Fair playlist!

The state fair is once again upon us and we thought it would be fun to create a special playlist of songs that capture the spirit of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. But we need your help!
August 19, 2016
Fireworks light up the sky at the 2015 Minnesota State Fair.
Variety

On Flag Day, test your American flag knowledge

June 14th is Flag Day, when we recognize Old Glory. Do you know the history behind our Star-Spangled Banner?
June 14, 2016
Mohamed Adam from Somalia made friends with Alfreanna Reeves, 2 as they waved flags to John Philip Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever. Holding Alfreanna is her mom Alfrie Reeves. Approximately 1,300 immigrants from 99 different countries were sworn in as new U.S. citizens Thursday morning during a naturalization ceremony at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Thursday, January 24, 2013.