Minnesota State Fair

What happens on the Midway...

Its skeevy past included rigged games and whoopie shows.

By James Lileks

September 1, 2020 at 7:05PM
about the writer

about the writer

James Lileks

Columnist

James Lileks is a Star Tribune columnist.

See More

More from Minnesota State Fair

See More

Elections

What do Gen Z voters care about in this election?

Video Thumbnail01:24

Will the key voting bloc support Harris or Trump? We went to the Minnesota State Fair (where else?) and asked them.

Music

Semisonic says ‘it’s an honor’ carrying on tradition of Minnesota rockers closing down State Fair

card image

Outdoor Activities

What it takes to stock the State Fair fish pond: a secret lake, electrofishing and collateral damage

card image