It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The animals and the food haven't changed too much over the years, but you could say the entertainment has.

Greater Tater, a local food truck serving jumbo tater tots, is one of eight vendors new to the Minnesota State Fair in 2025. You can find them on the fairgrounds near the horse barn on Liggett Street. FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The local food truck, Greater Tater, has a greater mission behind their deep-fried jumbo tater tots.

The Minnesota State Fair kicks off this week and to celebrate, Gopher Athletics has announced some amazing State Fair Specials.

The sun is shining bright over the fairgrounds for all the finishing touches ahead of the Great Minnesota Get Together.

Minnesotans have submitted thousands of artworks from all four corners of the state. Whether it’s a painting of a Texas longhorn or a photograph of a woman grieving, Minnesotans are expressing themselves.

Biking to the fair — which opens tomorrow (Thursday, August 21) and runs through Labor Day — is also an excellent way to travel! The free bike corrals near the entrances are staffed full-time, and arriving by bike offers the simplicity of traveling straight to and from your destination with no extra steps or waiting.

Midwest Dairy announced on Wednesday that the 72nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way was crowned during a ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds the same day.

With the State Fair just a week away, organizers are urging visitors to plan ahead for traffic, parking and travel options.