Tag: State Fair

DNR stocks fish pond ahead of State Fair opening

by KSTP On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stocked its fish pond for the Minnesota State Fair. Like many participating organizations, the DNR is putting the finishing touches on displays for the state fair. Dozens of fish began acclimating to their temporary home, with about three dozen different species of fish being…
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August 20, 2024 0

Mahnomen 4-H’ers at the Minnesota State Fair 

Four Mahnomen County 4-H’ers will be participating or presenting at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. According to Mahnomen County 4-H Extension Educator Rebekah Donner the four 4-H’ers representing Mahnomen County include Askel Askelson for crafts, Sarah Boman for Indoor Gardening, Allison Braaten for Global Connections and Logan Braaten-Jackson for Foods.  Be on the lookout for…
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August 25, 2023 0

Norman County 4 H at the Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair Kicked off this week and there are many members of the Norman County 4-H who are representing the community throughout the State Fair. Norman County 4-H Extension Educator Linda Houglum lists all the Norman County 4-H’ers competing in the State Fair livestock events. There are also many Norman County 4-H’ers participating…
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August 23, 2023 0

Minnesota State Fair Kicks Off Today

St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota State Fair gets underway today in St. Paul for the first of 12 days of the latest and greatest in food, beverage, attractions, exhibits, vendors and more. Roughly 2 million people will enter the gates between now and Labor Day.  With all those people, getting to the fair and…
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August 25, 2022 0

2022 MN State Fair Preview: New Exhibits, Food, and Beverages

St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota State Fair, otherwise known as the Great Minnesota Get Together, gets underway this Thursday, August 25th and runs through Labor Day, September 5th in St. Paul. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best attended expositions in the world, showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art, and industry.…
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August 23, 2022 0

Norman County 4-H Prepares for Minnesota State Fair

Ada, MN — The Minnesota State Fair is about a week and a half away from opening the gates and Norman County Extension 4-H Coordinator Linda Houglum is encouraging those taking part to make sure to check out the local exhibitors and support those who are participating. Houglum says they’ll actually be bringing down the…
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August 15, 2022 0