The lights have dimmed and the gates are closed, but the work is far from over for crews on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. "No time for rest. You can probably hear my voice. We don't get much sleep, ...

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — The Minnesota State Fair is all about food, fun, and rides — and sometimes, a little unexpected company. When KARE 11’s Samie Solina stopped to find a companion for the Sky ...

Watch all of the guest appearances on KARE 11 News broadcasting from the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. Viewers in the KARE Barn at the Minnesota State Fair shared their stories! Submit your good news to ...

The Minnesota State Fair is considered to be the largest music festival in the state. There’s free entertainment all over the fairgrounds, with several free stages: the Bandshell, the Cosgrove Stage, ...

We sampled all the new foods and drinks and attractions during the opening days of the Minnesota State Fair. As we reach the halfway point of the 12-day affair, we thought we’d now spend one day ...

The 2025 Minnesota State Fair once again drew in massive crowds across all 12 days. With thousands of visitors each day, the state fair welcomed a total of over 1.9 million guests, becoming the fifth ...

When he’s not working for the city of Duluth, Chris Lee loves to take photos. One of his has been picked to be displayed at the Minnesota State Fair. It features a surfer on Lake Superior, with a ...