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Who Set The Record For The Largest Crowd Ever At The Minnesota State Fair?
The Minnesota State Fair is set to start its 2024 run with another line-up of great acts in the grandstand, but do you know which artist drew the biggest crowd of all time?. While we're all familiar with the amazing food and beverages, entertainment is a big part of the Minnesota State Fair too. According to its official website, the State Fair started offering entertainment in the grandstand way back in 1962. Dennis Day, Jane Russell, and Jimmy Dean were the headliners on the main stage back then.
FOX 9 Good Day: Aug. 21, 2024
We're getting ready for all the excitement at the State Fair with a live look as they get the grounds ready. And we taste-test macarons from Nicolette's Macarons. If you want to try some fair-inspired food without going to the fair you can try some exciting foods at Potluck Food Hall in Rosedale Center. Plus, check out some fun items perfect for Back to School that are made by Minnesota makers.
Minnesota fall colors: Will they be more vibrant this year?
Generally speaking, a wetter and cooler summer is great for maximizing fall color potential. But the very wet conditions can lead to premature color change and leaf fall because the added moisture promotes the spread of many leaf diseases. We are just now heading into the critical time period for...
Minnesota Could See ‘Below Normal’ Temps Labor Day Weekend
It's hard to imagine we are preparing to turn the calendar another month. September is on the way, and with its return, we start to think about autumn and fall weather. Well if you are a fan of crisp autumn days, with highs only making it into the 50s and 60s, you might be in luck Labor Day weekend. Meteorologists are tracking the upcoming holiday and it appears we might be in for a cool down.
Metallica Donates $40,000 to Minnesota Organization Helping the Homeless
Insanely successful thrash metal band Metallica, through their charity initiative All Within My Hands, made a donation to Minnesota’s largest organization serving people and families experiencing homelessness following the band’s recent pair or performances in Minneapolis on the M72 tour. The band made a donation of $40,000 to the organization People Serving People, which, in Metallica’s terms, is the cost of like a really nice lunch. So please join us as we celebrate a band—who, according to Metal Shout, have a combined net worth of $1 billion—for making a donation that represents 0.004% of that net worth.
StormTeam 3: Scattered showers Thursday night, hottest air of year so far this weekend
A picture perfect Wednesday is on tap with sunny to mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing to the mid 70s this afternoon. If you have any outdoor plans today, including pickleball, it will be a wonderful afternoon and evening to pursue them!. The forecast will "copy and paste" over to...
Veterans in House and Senate condemn Walz’s ‘stolen valor’
More than half of the veterans in the House and Senate slammed Democratic running mate Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) on Wednesday for lying about his military career in what critics call a classic case of “stolen valor.” In a three-page memo put out by the Trump-Vance campaign, 50 veterans demanded an apology and explanation from […]
Deals on Minnesota State Fair tickets
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — The Great Minnesota Get-Together is approaching... can you smell the mini donuts in the breeze?. But to get in those gates — you're gonna need tickets. Here's everything you need to know about tickets, discounts and hours at this year's Minnesota State Fair. Hours.
Minnesotans could get one last taste of real summer heat
MINNEAPOLIS — Boating, swimming and paddleboarding are great ways to spend a summer day in Minnesota."When I know it's going to be a hot weekend, I kind of look for ways to get near a pool or get near a lake and maybe, like, float on a creek or river nearby," said Minneapolis resident Madeline Little.Minnesotans haven't had to worry too much about beating the heat. We've only had six 90-plus degree temperature days — a stark contrast to last year's 27 through August. "I think I like this better because it's kind of uncomfortable over 90, obviously," said Vanessa Schaefer....
Minnesota K-9s joining the fight against human trafficking
MINNEAPOLIS — Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose."We have to take what is a really dark, a heinous crime and shine light on it," Tammy Lee, CEO of the nonprofit Our Rescue, said. It's a crime that often unfolds at large events: human trafficking."Human trafficking are people who are trafficked against their will. They are people who are extorted sexually for other people's financial gain," Lee said.That's where K-9s come in. "Predators who are trafficking women and children will have lots of images called child sexual abuse material on these flash drives or on these hidden devices...
DNR stocks its beloved fish pond ahead of 2024 Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Before human guests are allowed into the Great Minnesota Get-Together, fishy fairgoers will get to settle in first.The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says its outdoor pond and indoor tanks at the Minnesota State Fair will be stocked on Tuesday with about three dozen species of fish native to the state.Among the species on display are lake sturgeon, the state's largest and oldest-lived fish in the state, as well as several types of migratory redhorse fish, gar, sunfish and bowfins.This year marks the DNR building's 90th year at the fair, although its fish exhibit has been on...
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