Curious Minnesota
Where to find State Fair food favorites after Labor Day
Many vendors once offered an only-at-the-fair experience. That is changing.
September 7, 2024
State Fair
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority sets State Fair ridership record
Metro Transit saw a 14% jump in State Fair ridership compared to 2023.
September 5, 2024
State Fair
2024 Minnesota State Fair attendance tops post-COVID years, but falls short of record
All told, the fair set five single-day attendance records this year — setting a high-water mark Sunday with 256,015 people and clearing out the supply of Deep-Fried Ranch.
September 3, 2024
Music
Review: Semisonic delivers the perfect, Minnesota-proud set for State Fair closing time
The veteran pop-rock trio’s second of two nights at the band shell included many recent songs that brought new spark to its live set.
AuthoredChris Riemenschneider
AuthoredChris RiemenschneiderSeptember 3, 2024
Elections
What do Gen Z voters care about in this election?
Will the key voting bloc support Harris or Trump? We went to the Minnesota State Fair (where else?) and asked them.
September 1, 2024
Music
Review: Stephen Sanchez gets fans swooning and all shook up at State Fair grandstand
The 21-year-old retro pop star proved to be quite the crooning heartthrob. 
AuthoredJon Bream
AuthoredJon BreamSeptember 1, 2024
State Fair
State Fair sets daily attendance record for fourth time this year
Friday’s record mark was a bounce back from Thursday, when stormy weather kept numbers down.
September 1, 2024
Eat & Drink
Indigenous Food Lab ushers in a new era of Native visibility at Minnesota State Fair
Chef Sean Sherman’s Indigenous Food Lab offers Native food that’s made to order — and served by Indigenous makers — at the Minnesota State Fair.
August 31, 2024
Music
Review: Matchbox Twenty delivers crowd-pleasing mom rock at the State Fair grandstand
Singer Rob Thomas proved to be a trouper despite appearing to be under the weather.AuthoredJon Bream
AuthoredJon BreamAugust 31, 2024
State Fair
With neighborhood roots, St. Paul violence interrupters bring safety, trust to State Fair
Residents believe Community Ambassadors have improved safety around the state fair while building trust between neighbors.
August 30, 2024
Music
Semisonic says ‘it’s an honor’ carrying on tradition of Minnesota rockers closing down State Fair
The “Closing Time” hitmakers headline the Leinie Lodge Bandshell on the fair’s last two days, like some of their pals before them.
August 30, 2024
Elections
Democratic excitement, Minnesota pride on display at State Fair
Some voters and Democratic lawmakers said that they are pleased with the new White House ticket. Others flocked to the “Never Walz” booth.
August 30, 2024