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$35 million campaign launched to renovate historic State Fair 4-H Building and expand statewide 4-H programs, backed by early philanthropic support

The Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota 4-H have partnered to begin a major renovation of the iconic three-story 4-H Building at the State Fairgrounds and an expansion of the statewide 4-H program. This is the largest project of its kind for both the State Fair and University of Minnesota Extension. To date, 60% of the […]

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Crookston Pirate Marching Band performs at the State Fair

The Crookston Pirate Marching Band performed at the Minnesota State Fair this past weekend. The students left Crookston at 6:00am and performed during the 2:00 pm parade. There were five other high school bands marching in the parade. The Pirates performed “A Patriotic Salute”, “Seven Nation Army”, “Louie, Louie” and a drum cadence.“The students performed

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Minnesota State Fair Talent contest registration is open through July 23

Calling all amateur singers, dancers, musicians, jugglers, acrobats and talented people of all ages and abilities: Registration is now open to audition for the 52nd Annual Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest sponsored by Chase. Auditions run Monday, July 21, through Sunday, July 27, at the Bandshell on the fairgrounds. Registration is available online at https://www.mnstatefair.org/competitions/amateur-talent-contests/.

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MINNESOTA WIC PROGRAM RECIEVES NATIONAL AWARD AND OFFERS NURSING NEST AT STATE FAIR

As it receives a national award for its breastfeeding support, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is supporting parents and raising awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. The Twin Cities PBS (TPT) Nursing Nest presented by Minnesota WIC offers

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MN DNR FOCUSES ON LESSER-KNOWN NATIVE FISH AT THE STATE FAIR FISH POND

Meandering through the Minnesota State Fair for many visitors means stopping by the fishpond at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources building and grounds, where visitors can see about 40 fish species up close. This year, lesser-known fish are getting special attention from the Minnesota DNR and others who are increasingly interested in these sometimes

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