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August 26, 2025

14th Annual Military Appreciation Day at State Fair

(Minnesota News Network- Falcon Heights, MN) — Veterans, active duty personnel, and their families are the guests of honor today (Tues) for Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair. They will receive discounted admission and receive a special hat and other giveaways. Minnesota Veterans Affairs Commissioner Brad Lindsay, National Guard Major General Shawn Manke, and […]

August 26, 2025

Senator Hoffman Speaks in Public for First Time Since Shootings

(Minnesota News Network- Minneapolis, MN) — Senator John Hoffman of Champlin made his first public appearance at the D-N-C summer meeting in Minneapolis since he was shot in June. Hoffman said what happened to his family and the Hortmans was a political attack on public servants and public service. He told delegates, “and in this […]

August 25, 2025

Week 2 of the Minnesota Fair Begins

(Minnesota News Network- Falcon Heights, MN) — Week two of the Minnesota State Fair begins today (Mon) in Falcon Heights. Just under 199 thousand people came to the Great Minnesota Get-Together on Saturday. The Sunday attendance figures will be released this afternoon. Cooler temps are expected again today with a high in upper 60s or […]

August 22, 2025

Clarkfield Man Dies in Yellow Medicine County Skid Loader Accident

(Minnesota News Network-Clarkfield, MN) — Authorities in southwestern Minnesota are investigating a deadly skid loader accident near Clarkfield. The Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office says a skid loader slid down into a drainage ditch Wednesday afternoon and the driver was trapped. First responders found the machine on its side fully submerged in the ditch and […]

August 22, 2025

Day 2 of the 2025 Minnesota State Fair

(Minnesota News Network- Falcon Heights, MN) — The 2025 Minnesota State Fair is officially underway. Thousands passed through the gates on opening day Thursday, and some fairgoers arrived 24 hours in advance. Day two is the Governor’s Wildfire Prevention Day and Smokey Bear will be talking on the D-N-R outdoor stage and meeting kids. Meghan […]

August 21, 2025

Wright County Woman Crowned 72nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way

(Minnesota News Network- Falcon Heights, MN) — Malorie Thorson of Waverly in Wright County is the new Princess Kay of the Milky Way. The 20-year-old South Dakota State University student was crowned Wednesday night at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. She’ll represent nearly 1,800 Minnesota dairy farm families over the next year, making public appearances to […]

August 21, 2025

Fergus Falls Employees Charged with Stealing Lottery Tickets

(Minnesota News Network- Fergus Falls, MN) — Two former employees of Lakeway Express convenience store in Fergus Falls are accused of stealing nine-thousand-dollars in lottery tickets from the business. Thirty-three-year-old Donovan Bolden and 50-year-old Heidi Hagen are facing state lottery fraud and theft charges. Otter Tail County prosecutors say the pair took lottery tickets without […]

August 21, 2025

Opening Day of the 2025 Minnesota State Fair

(Minnesota News Network-Falcon Heights, MN) — This is opening day (Thurs) of the 2025 Minnesota State Fair’s 12-day run. And there is discounted gate admission – 18 dollars for adults ages 13 to 64 and 15 for seniors and kids ages 5 to 12. Country band Old Dominion headlines the State Fair Grandstand tonight. The […]

August 20, 2025

Princess Kay of the Milky Way Coronation at State Fair

(Minnesota News Network- Falcon Heights, MN) — The 72nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way will be coronated tonight (Wed 8pm) at the Minnesota State Fair Bandshell. Reigning Princess Kay Rachel Visser of Hutchinson will crown one of the ten county dairy princesses for this year’s title. The winner will serve as the goodwill ambassador […]

August 20, 2025

Twins announce their plans for the Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota Twins announced details for their presence at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, with interactive games, giveaways and special appearances all part of the team’s daily lineup. The Minnesota Twins Experience is located on the south end of Cooper Street at Judson Avenue, next to the International Bazaar, and is open from 9:00 a.m. […]
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