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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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Just announced concerts: Cole Swindell, Dinosaur Jr., Russell Dickerson

Here are the concerts announced around the Twin Cities this week, including a free concert with Cole Swindell, a tribute to Dave Karr, and ltos more....

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Expect to spend more at the State Fair this year, but not by much

Price increases at the Minnesota State Fair are mostly in line with inflation, according to a recent report from the University of St. Thomas....

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Man and woman killed in southern Minnesota collision

The victims were both in their 70s....

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Vikings-Broncos reaction: Roster locks, safety injuries, and McCarthy

The Vikings wrapped up the preseason with a blowout loss to the Broncos. Now we wait for the 53-man roster and a J.J. McCarthy decision....

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The revived Chi-Chi's is bringing back its 'most-requested' classic items

Chi-Chi's made a comeback in 2025, and now, it's bringing back some more of its classic items....

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3 big questions about Vikings' J.J. McCarthy as a potential trade candidate

Does it make sense for the Vikings to trade McCarthy? And if so, what could that look like?...

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Minnesota State Fair 2026: The best and worst new foods, part 4

We're reviewing the new foods at the Minnesota State Fair. In this edition, we're talking about that lobster burger and some Korean BBQ....

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Minnesota State Fair vendors step up their social media game to land viral hits

A few fan favorites on the fairgrounds are cooking up the best content on TikTok and Instagram....

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Sanford Health, North Memorial merger approved after 10-year oversight agreement with AG’s Office

The arrangement mandates North Memorial’s Robbinsdale Hospital will maintain a Level 1 trauma center, and invests $600 million in North Memorial hospitals....

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Greyhound adds new bus line between Minneapolis, Kansas City

The service officially launched on Friday with one round-trip daily....

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Couple charged with setting fire to central Minnesota bar for insurance money

Employees of The Pub told investigators that owner Kory Wagner and his girlfriend Heather Pero were having money problems and wanted to get rid of the bar....

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Minnesota State Fair crushes its opening day attendance record

The Minnesota State Fair set its opening-day attendance record on Thursday, Aug. 27, topping the previous high by more than 16,000 admissions....

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He grew up on Busch Light, so what did my husband think of the State Fair's fancy new beers?

Haley Nelson employed her husband to provide the lowdown on some of the beers that debuted this year....

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Trio sentenced to combined 155 months in prison for Feeding Our Future fraud scheme

The three defendants had previously pleaded guilty for their roles to defraud COVID-19 childhood nutrition programs. ...

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Judge blocks mail voting changes after challenge from Minnesota, other states

Earlier this month, the U.S. Postal Service appeased President Donald Trump by implementing rules that tighten restrictions on mail-in ballots....

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Wisconsin high school football player dies in farming accident

This marks the second tragedy to impact the state's high school football community in recent weeks....

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Harrison Smith's silence is the loudest clue yet for anxious Vikings fans

With nine days until kickoff and Jamal Adams out for the season, Smith still hasn't said the word "retire." Does that mean he's coming back?...

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St. Paul officials agree to remove pair of city-owned Flock cameras

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office plans to continue using the 10 automated license plate readers that it oversees throughout St. Paul....

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Minnesota State Fair 2026: The best and worst new foods, part 3

We're still trying out the new foods at the Minnesota State Fair. This time, we're digging into the Pickle Pie, Jamaican Jerk Chicken Fries, and an unofficial new food....

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More than a year after it was stolen, St. Paul police recover stolen Suni Lee statue

Officers made the discovery while they were responding to an emergency call about shots fired....

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Rain early Saturday before the best opportunity for storms early next week

August 28, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....

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Driver killed after exiting vehicle on Highway 169 in Shakopee

The 48-year-old Minneapolis man stepped out of his Nissan on the right shoulder and was struck by another vehicle....

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Man crashes Minnesota meteorologist's live shot at the State Fair to rip the media

After learning that Shawn Cable is a meteorologist and not a news reporter, the random interrupter changed his tune....

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Minnesota State Fair 2026: Our pick of the 'unofficial' new foods

Not every 'new' food makes the cut in the official announcement, so we went hunting for some....

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Man killed by falling utility pole in Hopkins remembered as loving father, partner

The New Jersey native would regularly travel between the East Coast and the Twin Cities to care for his mother and late grandmother. ...

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Teenage driver killed in pickup truck rollover crash

The crash happened Thursday afternoon east of St. Cloud....

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FOX 9 reporter leaving station after two years in Minnesota

Leon Purvis says Sunday will be his last day with the station....

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Man dies after early Friday morning shooting in south Minneapolis

The man was found with a gunshot wound in the driver's seat of a vehicle....

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Minnesota State Fair 2026: The best and worst new foods, part 2

Every August, it's the same ritual: Grab a map, tie your walking shoes, and prepare your stomach for battle. The wait is finally over, and once again the...

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Young girl killed, another critical after driver strikes minibike in Brooklyn Center

Both girls are under the age of 10, police say....

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Minneapolis police now investigating suspicious death as a homicide

Officers found the 54-year-old man dead in an Nicollet Avenue apartment on July 8 while responding to a report of a possible overdose....

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Minnesota State Fair 2026: The best and worst new foods, part 1

Our early verdict on some of the new foods that debuted this year....

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Shorewood man pleads guilty to stealing, selling $4 million in products from former employer

The indictment details Paul Kroes sold products from the company to third-party buyers....

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Target boycott organizers demand further action over racist costume

The national boycott has been ongoing since Target retreated from its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in early 2025....

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Elk River indoor playground owners ask for donations to stay in business

The owners of Avery's Adventures say a slow summer has left the business unable to pay its bills....

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Duluth aquarium says goodbye to 'remarkable 9-armed' octopus

The Great Lakes Aquarium warned visitors late last year that Fitzgerald was completing her life cycle....

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Unsettled conditions bring potential storms this weekend into next week

August 27, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....

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Police: Man posed as driveway contractor to scam elderly Anoka County resident

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says the suspect scammed an elderly man out of $14,000 and stole items from a safe in his home....

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Instant reactions to new foods and drinks at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair

Our reporters are at the Great Minnesota Get-Together gorging on new foods....

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One year later, Minneapolis community and beyond reflects, remembers Annunciation mass shooting

Thursday has been declared as Annunciation Remembrance Day....

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Instant verdict: We tried the ranch dressing-flavored beer at the Minnesota State Fair

Our reporter was ... not impressed....

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Owatonna native crowned 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way

Jena Hanson, 20, sits for her butter sculpture during the first two days of the Minnesota State Fair....

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Fire killed man found dead in north Minneapolis garage, coroner says

An official ruling from the medical examiner was announced Thursday, almost a week after the blaze....

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The Big Pepper, operating at the Minnesota State Fair since 1979, is no more

Among the stands not returning to the Minnesota State Fair in 2026 is the Big Pepper, which has been on the fairgrounds since 1979....

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Garage burns down after child tries to get rid of mattress by setting it on fire

The fire was reported in Kimball early Thursday morning....

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Police to seek additional charges against 'Minneapolis Spider-Man' for allegedly assaulting cop

Video has surfaced of the man appearing to strike and push an MPD officer during the melee....

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Jungle Theater plans liquidation sale as new building owner emerges

Items up for grab though an online auction include a complete set-building scene shop, dressing room and front-of-house furnishings, and vintage props....

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