Families work to stay cool as state fair heats up
What are likely to be the three busiest days of the Minnesota State Fair will end up being the hottest.
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What are likely to be the three busiest days of the Minnesota State Fair will end up being the hottest.
The Current's Music On-A-Stick featuring The Hold Steady with special guests Bob Mould Band and Dillinger Four is the main event at the Grandstand Satuday evening.
The Minnesota State Fair has recently released the winners of the 2023 Best Awards, which recognize outstanding vendors.
The Minnesota State Fair has recently released the winners of the 2023 Best Awards, which recognizes the most outstanding vendors.
With such offerings as lutefisk, pickles and hamloaf, there's something for everyone in the Minnesota State Fair's new 2023 foods. We've tried many of the new foods and have ranked them from the tastiest to the most skippable.
Reddit users had plenty of suggestions, including more access to water filling stations, more water misters for the hot days ahead, and an overhaul of how the fair keeps the interiors of its buildings cool. Other suggestions were a little more ... fanciful.
The FFA Livestock Show kicks off Friday and runs through Labor Day. You can also catch the 4-H Fashion Revue Show, the Last Chance Forever Bird Show, and learn all there is to know about goats!
At least six pickle foods made the fair's 2023 new foods list, while many other vendors hopped on board, too.
In 1966, Fairchild the gopher was born, and was later joined later by his nephew, Fairborne, in 1983.
There are more than 200 police officers, sheriff's deputies and state troopers from more than 60 law enforcement agencies at the fairgrounds this year.
There’s a record number of law enforcement personnel all around the fairgrounds this year at the Minnesota State Fair. Investigative Reporter Jonah Kaplan gives a behind the scenes look.
Hours spent digging back through the WCCO archives give a special, nostalgic look at the Great Minnesota Get-Together from years past.
The Minnesota State Fair is no stranger to massive crowds, and for some, the sights, sounds and smells of the fair can be as fun as they are overwhelming.
The Minnesota State Fair is no stranger to massive crowds, and for some, the sights, sounds and smells of the fair can be as fun as they are overwhelming.
Thursday is Seniors Day at the Minnesota State Fair, with a discounted admission price of $13 for visitors 65 and older.
Take a brief look back in time to see what the Minnesota State Fair looked like in 1960s -- compared to the same spots in 2023! From the Grandstand to the WCCO Booth, it's a unique look back in time.
One of the most iconic rides at the State Fair will be closed for the rest of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Among the winners this year at the fair were two high-profile recent food vendors with an eye toward giving fairgoers a truly international culinary experience.
From pronto pups to cotton candy, everything seems bigger at the Minnesota State Fair. But there's a new attraction that lets you cut the competition down to size!
A major malfunction at the Minnesota State Fair grounded a popular ride on Wednesday.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
Sandwiched in between the food and rides at the Minnesota State Fair, you'll find political signs, booths, and politicians. Esme Murphy talks to voters at the GOP and DFL booths.
It was another packed barn for the best in show Wednesday at the Minnesota State Fair Rooster Crowing Contest.
If you go to see Yia Vang and the Union Hmong Kitchen crew at the fair this year, you'll be treated to a few new items, including a five-spice coconut Thai tea and a steamed bun made with love by Vang's mother and the rest of her church crew.
Another round of car break-ins happened overnight Wednesday in Minneapolis, bringing the total number of vehicles damaged in the city over the past month to more than 400.
Minnesota Twins fans balked on Wednesday as news spread about the Pohlad family's decision to retain the team in their ownership, a change up from a previous announcement regarding their intent to sell it.
Police in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help to find a vulnerable adult whose family says has been missing since late June.
A Minnesota police detective will be laid to rest on Wednesday following a special funeral procession.
The Pohlad family said they intend to keep the Minnesota Twins franchise, a change of heart after previously announcing their intentions to sell the team.
Another round of car break-ins happened overnight Wednesday in Minneapolis, bringing the total number of vehicles damaged in the city over the past month to more than 400.
Minnesota Twins fans balked on Wednesday as news spread about the Pohlad family's decision to retain the team in their ownership, a change up from a previous announcement regarding their intent to sell it.
A Minnesota police detective will be laid to rest on Wednesday following a special funeral procession.
A Twin Cities woman was killed and two others were injured in a rollover crash in the north metro Tuesday evening.
An attempted robbery in St. Paul was thwarted when a neighbor with a Taser stepped in to help — and the neighbor says he didn't even have to deploy the weapon.
Police in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help to find a vulnerable adult whose family says has been missing since late June.
A nursing mother who has spent more than three weeks in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody will soon be reunited with her children following a federal judge's ruling on Tuesday.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says it has recovered a body a body from Shannon Lake on Thursday.
A man whom police shot inside a northern Minnesota dollar store on Friday made repeated threats before rushing the officer who fired at him, charges say.
The city of Albert Lea has now approved two cannabis businesses, but the first person to apply for a city license was denied once again.
A motorcyclist from Minnesota was killed in a crash with a truck pulling a trailer in western Wisconsin on Sunday.
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, said the bear had the jar on its head for more than a week.
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County on Saturday, the first cases the state has seen this year.
Sometimes there are milestones so rare that they turn a care center into the most joyful place in town.
After a successful food giveaway earlier this summer, a local organization is making its services more permanent.
Friday morning, a line with dozens of hungry customers stretched out to the intersection. The Heights Bakery has been serving sweets to the Columbia Heights community for 72 years.
The Minnesota Fringe festival brings over 100 performing arts performances to over a dozen metro venues, and one of this year's shows is produced entirely by kids.
The roughly 21-mile swim across the English Channel took Seth Baetzold 11 hours and 23 minutes.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
The Trump administration is curbing expectations ahead of Friday's meeting between the president and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A nursing mother who has spent more than three weeks in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody will soon be reunited with her children following a federal judge's ruling on Tuesday.
Minnesota is ramping up its response to fraud amid dozens of convictions in the Feeding Our Future scandal, and the investigation into a "massive scheme" to rip off the state's Housing Stabilization Services.
Following the FBI raids and attempted bribes amid the Feeding our Future investigation in Minnesota, and most recently the investigation into a "massive scheme" to rip off the Housing Stabilization Services, Esme Murphy shows how lawmakers are hoping to crack down on crooks taking taxpayer money.
One Minnesota woman left the corporate world to run her own bakery in Saint Paul's Lowertown.
Some recent, big-name restaurant closures in Minneapolis have fueled concerns about the health of the Twin Cities dining scene.
A popular northeast Minneapolis bar and restaurant is no longer under threat of closure due to construction in the area.
WCCO tests if in-store and online prices are different at Target, Walmart and Best Buy.
Around 176 people will be permanently laid off as a result of the closure, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Another round of car break-ins happened overnight Wednesday in Minneapolis, bringing the total number of vehicles damaged in the city over the past month to more than 400.
An attempted robbery in St. Paul was thwarted when a neighbor with a Taser stepped in to help — and the neighbor says he didn't even have to deploy the weapon.
The Minneapolis Park Police Department says one of its officers was hospitalized following a violent encounter with a sexual assault suspect on Tuesday afternoon.
A man whom police shot inside a northern Minnesota dollar store on Friday made repeated threats before rushing the officer who fired at him, charges say.
Aimee Betro covered her face in a niqab as she climbed out of a car in 2019 and tried to shoot a man at point-blank range, prosecutors said.
A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint.
A Victoria, Minnesota, family is channeling their heartbreak into hope.
Minnesotans will once again experience hazy conditions and poor air quality this weekend, as wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke south with the change in wind direction.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued a health advisory last week warning of an increase in overdose cases involving sedatives.
Changes could be coming at the area's largest trauma hospital. At a packed meeting Tuesday, Hennepin County commissioners said they have to take extreme measures to make sure it stays open.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
Julia Rodrigue attended Hudson High School in Wisconsin and was active in three sports. In college, she stumbled into a sport she had never tried. Three years later, she's a national champion and climbing.
Minnesota Twins fans balked on Wednesday as news spread about the Pohlad family's decision to retain the team in their ownership, a change up from a previous announcement regarding their intent to sell it.
The Pohlad family said they intend to keep the Minnesota Twins franchise, a change of heart after previously announcing their intentions to sell the team.
Carlos Rodón allowed one hit in seven innings as the Yankees routed the Twins 9-1 on Tuesday night.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Half of all pancreatic cancers are first diagnosed when a patient is already at stage four and the five-year survival rate is just 13%. But with AI at the Mayo Clinic, it's a new ballgame.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
While the summer months traditionally bring a rise in crime, this year, both Minneapolis and St Paul are continuing to see significant drops in violent crime.
For the first time in 15 years, there are now federal regulations for cryptocurrency. So what will that mean for the notoriously unstable market -- and who's cashing in? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with investment expert Pete Najarian about the risks, rewards, and a refresher on what cryptocurrency is.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
In the mid-90s, a group of Alexandria, Minnesota, residents wanted to highlight wooden boats and their craftsmanship, believing they were essentially works of art. So, they converted an old city garage into the Legacy of Lakes Museum.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
Be sure to turn your eyes to the night sky, as brief flashes of light will streak through outer space on Tuesday night.
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
Tears come for many reasons: a joyful reunion, a surprising win, a frustrating loss and a forever loss, too. And sometimes, tears come for reasons we can hardly explain.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Most of Minnesota is in for a beautiful day on Wednesday, though northern Minnesota is still under an air quality alert, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner says Thursday has increasing humidity and storm chances, and the weekend could bring further chances for storms.
Wednesday will be a beautiful day in the Twin Cities, but humidity and storms return after that.
Most of Minnesota is in for a beautiful day on Wednesday, though northern Minnesota is still under an air quality alert.
Another round of car break-ins happened overnight Wednesday in Minneapolis, bringing the total number of vehicles damaged in the city over the past month to more than 400.
Most of Minnesota is in for a beautiful day on Wednesday, though northern Minnesota is still under an air quality alert, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Brad Glynn, co-owner and creative director at Lift Bridge Brewing Company, shares a preview.
Kitchen Pantry Scientist Liz Heinecke shares some smoke and pollen experiments.
Dr. Shonda Craft discusses what contributes to losing attraction to a partner.