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BUSINESS & WORK

Cultural Destinations booth at Minnesota State Fair connects diverse businesses to wider audience

by Alfonzo Galvan August 31, 2023September 1, 2023

A booth at the Minnesota State Fair allows several business owners of color to take turns showcasing their wares in the education building.

Explore Latino businesses at the Minnesota State Fair

by Nicole Johnson August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

BUSINESS & WORK

First time at the Minnesota State Fair? Here’s how it went for me

by Alfonzo Galvan August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

CHANGING MINNESOTA

Citizenry on a stick: Minnesota State Fair holds first naturalization ceremony since 1996 for new Americans

by Hibah Ansari August 28, 2023September 1, 2023

News

Review of new Minnesota State Fair foods: A bag of polarizing pickles, mom’s recipe, and more

by Hibah Ansari and Joey Peters August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

BUSINESS & WORK

Here comes the Minnesota State Fair! Are you ready? Some things to know before you go.

by Alfonzo Galvan August 18, 2023August 23, 2023

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Here’s how to get to the Minnesota State Fair

by Andrew Hazzard August 18, 2023August 23, 2023

BUSINESS & WORK

New Minnesota State Fair food vendors hope ethnic treats become fan favorites

by Alfonzo Galvan July 14, 2023July 17, 2023

BUSINESS & WORK

Afro Deli, others join Minnesota State Fair as new food vendors

by Alfonzo Galvan July 11, 2023July 11, 2023

BUSINESS & WORK

How to get a job at the Minnesota State Fair

by Alfonzo Galvan July 4, 2023July 5, 2023

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

An explosion of color welcomes customers at this State Fair booth selling clothes and wares from Ghana.

by Joey Peters and Samantha HoangLong August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Big? Check. Stick? Check. Giant egg roll on a stick passes the State Fair test.

by Joey Peters and Samantha HoangLong August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Union Hmong Kitchen brings Hmong food to the Minnesota State Fair for the first time. Here’s what head chef Yia Vang says you should try.

by Joey Peters and Samantha HoangLong August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Big foods, big crowds, and a giant slide: Many new Minnesotans will be going to the State Fair for the first time this year. Here’s a look at opening day.

by Sahan Journal August 25, 2022August 26, 2022

The State Fair starts Thursday: Here’s how to get there.

by Tim Harlow August 22, 2022August 17, 2023

Arts

Artist Leslie Barlow mixes nostalgia, joy in creating the 2022 Minnesota State Fair commemorative artwork. She’s the first Black woman commissioned for the task.

by Alex V. Cipolle June 9, 2022June 10, 2022