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State Fair Will Limit Smoking in Open Air Spaces

The Associated Press — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:06:45 +0000

The Minnesota State Fair plans to limit open air smoking on its 320-acre property beginning this year. Smoking has already been prohibited in fair buildings and in entertainment seating areas, such as the grandstand.

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Minnesota State Fair Attendance Just Short of Record

The Associated Press — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:51:17 +0000

Attendance at the just-completed Minnesota State Fair fell just short of a record. Officials say 1,788,512 people attended the 12-day Great Minnesota Get-Together.

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Three State Fair Swine Barn Visitors Show Flu Symptoms

The Associated Press — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:02:36 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Health says three people developed swine flu symptoms after exhibiting pigs or spending time at the Minnesota State Fair's swine barn.

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Minnesota State Fair Enters Final Weekend [PHOTOS]

Townsquare Media — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:46:02 +0000

The Minnesota State Fair is drawing to a close. But there's plenty to do, see and eat before the gates close Monday night. Here's just a sampling of all the fun at the fair, through the lens of photographer Joe Bielawa.

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Minnesota State Fair at Night [PHOTOS]

Tim Lyon — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:17:06 +0000

The Minnesota State Fair comes alive at night. Take a look at the beauty of the midway with photos from photographer Joe Bielawa. The Minnesota State Fair runs through Monday.

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Another Ride at Minnesota State Fair Malfunctions

The Associated Press — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:12:19 +0000

Another ride at the Minnesota State Fair has stopped working. The River Raft shut down Tuesday afternoon. Fair officials say it was due to an electrical problem.

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2 Stabbings at Minnesota State Fair

The Associated Press — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:47:20 +0000

Police are investigating two stabbings at the Minnesota State Fair. Two men had stab wounds to their abdomens after a fight at the fair Sunday night.

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Minnesota State Fair Ride Malfunctions, Again

The Associated Press — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:08:43 +0000

A ride at the Minnesota State Fair malfunctioned again, a day after stranding 24 people about 100 feet off the ground for 40 minutes. Fair spokeswoman Lara Hughes says the Stratosphere unexpectedly stopped Friday with people aboard.

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State Fair Ride Stalls, Stranding 24 Riders

The Associated Press — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:39:47 +0000

A ride at the Minnesota State Fair malfunctioned Thursday, stranding 24 people about 100 feet off the ground for 40 minutes. The ride is called the Stratosphere. It looks like a tall tower, with swings hanging from branch-like extensions.

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Swine Show Will Go On at Minnesota State Fair

The Associated Press — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:19:17 +0000

The swine show will go on at the Minnesota State Fair. Deputy State Epidemiologist Richard Danila says officials at the federal Centers for Disease Control support the precautions Minnesota officials are taking to prevent the spread of a new strain of swine flu from pigs to fair visitors.

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Minnesota State Fair Opens Thursday

The Associated Press — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 20:19:53 +0000

Hundreds of horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep and even llamas will face the judges — and the public — when the 2012 Minnesota State Fair begins its run Thursday.

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Area Farms Receive 'Century Farm' Designation

Jim Maurice — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:32:39 +0000

Seven farms in the tri-county area will be honored as Century Farms at the Minnesota State Fair. The Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau will recognize a total of 144 farms statewide.

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Alan Jackson to Perform at MN State Fair

Jim Maurice — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:24:47 +0000

The first grand stand acts for this year's Minnesota State Fair have been announced. This year's Minnesota State Fair runs August 23rd through Labor Day.

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Juding Arena at Minnesota State Fair is Demolished

The Associated Press — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:23:21 +0000

The old Judging Arena at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds has met its demise. The wooden structure from the 1960s was demolished last week to make way for the new AgStar Arena.

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Princess Kay's Butter Sculpture Is Done

Jim Maurice — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:20:57 +0000

The new Princess Kay of the Milky Way has had her likeness carved in butter at the Minnesota State Fair. Mary Zahurones of Pierz was crowned on Wednesday night.

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Getting To Minnesota State Fair Will Be Harder

The Associated Press — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:20:00 +0000

It will be a bit harder to get to the Minnesota State Fair this year and it will cost a little more to get inside. Officials say construction at University and Snelling avenues in St. Paul will make this a great year to try a park-and-ride lot for the fair, which opens Thursday and runs through September 5th.

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Minnesota Fair Officials Work To Ensure Stage Safety

The Associated Press — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:20:06 +0000

Minnesota State Fair officials say they have safety standards to keep stages as safe as possible for concertgoers and performers, but they can't control the weather.

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Minnesota State Fair Hikes Ticket, Parking Costs

The Associated Press — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:18:41 +0000

The Minnesota State Fair is raising some admission prices this year. The Fair has raised its gate admission prices by a dollar to $12 for an adult ticket. But the biggest hike is in kids' ticket prices, which jumped from $8 to $10.

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Area Farms To Be Honored As "Century Farms" At Minnesota State Fair

Jim Maurice — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:45:46 +0000

Area farm families who have worked their land for over 100 years are being recognized as "Century Farms". The Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau will honor 185 farms as "Century Farms" this year at the fair.

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