Andrew Zimmern reveals his new fair classics
Bob Lee, former QB and Punter for the Minnesota Vikings, dies at age 81
Brown County crash leaves 2 people dead, 1 injured
Benintendi has all three Chicago hits, including a home run, as White Sox beat Twins 3-2
Saline bags recalled in 14 states due potential fiberglass contamination
Must-see concerts: Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, Dave Matthews Band
Minnesota State Fair attendance shatters second-day record
INTERVIEW: Fraser sensory-friendly features at the State Fair
St. Paul police investigate Friday night shooting
Mike Lindell recount bid denied by Minnesota top court
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Andrew Zimmern reveals his new fair classics
Andrew Zimmern is adding some items to his list of new classics at the Minnesota State Fair....
Bob Lee, former QB and Punter for the Minnesota Vikings, dies at age 81
The Minnesota Vikings have announced the death of former quarterback and punter Bob Lee, who died on Aug. 17 at age 81. ...
Brown County crash leaves 2 people dead, 1 injured
A man and a woman in their 70s are dead, and a 28-year-old woman is injured following a crash in Brown County....
Benintendi has all three Chicago hits, including a home run, as White Sox beat Twins 3-2
Andrew Benintendi had all three of his team’s hits with his sixth-inning home run being the difference as the Chicago Wh...
Saline bags recalled in 14 states due potential fiberglass contamination
Baxter International Inc. recalled saline bags they say could be contaminated with fiberglass Tuesday. Here's what to kn...
Must-see concerts: Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, Dave Matthews Band
Here are the concerts worth catching around the Twin Cities this week, including Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, Dave Matthews...
Minnesota State Fair attendance shatters second-day record
The Minnesota State Fair set a new attendance record on its second day, with 204,065 visitors, nearly 33,000 more than t...
INTERVIEW: Fraser sensory-friendly features at the State Fair
Fraser, a Minnesota nonprofit, offers sensory-friendly features at the State Fair to support visitors of all ages. The p...
St. Paul police investigate Friday night shooting
A woman was injured in a St. Paul shooting on Friday night. Authorities are searching for the suspect, a man known to th...
Mike Lindell recount bid denied by Minnesota top court
Mike Lindell sought Minnesota Supreme Court intervention for a broad recount of his Republican governor primary loss. Ju...
Milo Yiannopoulos deported to UK after ICE arrest at New Orleans airport
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the United Kingdom after U.S. immigration authorities ac...
The Grand Ole Opry is honoring Dolly Parton with a special tribute show Saturday. Here's how to watch.
The Grand Ole Opry will honor the late Dolly Parton on Saturday, celebrating her legacy and influence in country music w...
Minnesota State Fair breaks two attendance records in a row
The Minnesota State Fair recorded a record-breaking number of attendees on the second day of the great Minnesota Get-Tog...
Juul Labs gets FDA's permission to sell updated version of e-cigarette device and vape pods
The vaping company has faced major backlash in recent years over its popularity among teens and underage users and have ...
Ultimate Dinosaurs
The Minnesota State Fair is roaring to life this year with a thrilling new exhibit that brings prehistoric giants right ...
Second day of 2026 Minnesota State Fair sets another attendance record
Two days open, two attendance records set for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair....
State Fair sets another attendance record by a huge margin
For the second straight day, the Minnesota State Fair has set an attendance record by a large margin....
Butter knife brandished during wedding fight, spills into parking lot
A fight between wedding guests in Westlake, Ohio, left at least two people injured and led to charges against three men ...
Semi rolls on I-94 ramp in St. Paul, closes eastbound lanes
A semitrailer jackknifed and rolled on the I-35E to I-94 eastbound ramp in St. Paul Saturday, closing I-94 eastbound unt...
Prince estate opens vault with 10-track album marking 10 years since his death
The 10-track album spans Prince’s career from 1977 to 2016, including rare recordings and a live performance recorded on...
Enjoying sweet corn in salads
Rachael Perron from Kowalski's stopped by the KARE 11 Barn to talk sweet corn....
Upcoming shows at Great Minnesota Get-Together
Maria Hayden stopped by the KARE 11 Barn to talk about music....
Cost is Correct with Blaze Credit Union
Think you know how much your favorite State Fair treats cost? Think again! Twin Cities Live brought in Dan Stoltz from B...
Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills 37 in one of the war's deadliest attacks this year
Ukrainian officials say at least 37 people have been killed in a Russian strike on a warehouse near Kyiv that may have b...
8/28 Best Seat in the House
Patty Birkholz from Lester Prairie is in the “Best Seat in the House” presented by Visit Florida – and she gets a chance...
Rapid Readings at the Fair
TCL resident psychic and medium, Jodi Livon gives some fair-goers a rapid reading. The post Rapid Readings at the Fair f...
5 on the Farm: Rabbits
A group of 4H’ers introduces us some of the rabbits they are showing at the fair. The post 5 on the Farm: Rabbits first ...
8/28 Free Music at the Fair
Dez from KS95 gives us her picks for the places to go check out free music at the fair for today’s Fair Insider presente...
US to take partial control of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says: Will it lower gas prices?
President Donald Trump said his administration has reached an agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. control ...
Schuler Shoes at the Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is a beloved tradition, but behind all the magic are thousands of hardworking people spending a...
8/28 Blaze Bucks Money Machine
April Deelstra from Savage tries her luck in the Blaze Bucks Money Machine! The post 8/28 Blaze Bucks Money Machine firs...
New at the fair: Summer Lakes Boat House
Owners Alissa and Joe Zimmerley joined KARE 11 Saturday with some of their Minnesota-inspired menu items....
Country star Cole Swindell to play free concert before Vikings' opener
Cole Swindell will play a free concert in The Commons outside of U.S. Bank Stadium before the Vikings open the 2026 seas...
Pop Culture with Lori & Julia
Lori and Julia spent 22 years as MyTalk 107.1 royalty, and retirement clearly did not stick because they are back with t...
8/27 What’s Happening this Weekend
Kelli Hanson shares a special edition of What’s Happening at the Fair. The post 8/27 What’s Happening this Weekend first...
8/27 Host Chat
We’re live from the Minnesota State Fair. The post 8/27 Host Chat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
Two people in their 70s killed in Brown County crash
Two people in their 70s were killed and a woman was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash in Brown County. The post Two...
Adults ages 18 to 21, while still too young for sportsbooks, have traded billions on Kalshi
A CNN analysis found users ages 18 to 21 have traded an estimated $5.4 billion on Kalshi this year, including $3.9 billi...
Minnesota State Fair 2026: The attendance figures for every Grandstand concert
Here's a look at the attendance totals for each of the Grandstand concerts at the Minnesota State Fair in 2026....
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