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State Fair go-ers prepare for possible record heat

KARE 11 meteorologists are forecasting possible triple digits across some parts of the state over the holiday weekend.
Rochester native Yung Gravy on playing the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

The Minnesota native was back in town this week to perform on the state fair's Grandstand stage.

Simply the best: Top vendors from the 2023 Minnesota State Fair

Out of all the food vendors, businesses and booths you'll find at the fairgrounds, 12 have earned bragging rights as the best of the 2023 fair.
First-timer? Here's what you can't miss at the Minnesota State Fair

From the great Pronto Pup vs. corn dog debate to witnessing "butter head sculpting" firsthand, we asked Great Minnesota Get-Together diehards what to see and do.
Dassel-grown pumpkin takes home top prize at the Minnesota State Fair

The 814.5-pound gargantuan gourd, grown by Darrin Asplin, was nearly 40 pounds heavier than the second-place finisher.