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WCCO's The Road to NEXT Weather starts at the State Fair!
It's the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and WCCO is excited to be back with live newscasts, giveaways, and more. Stop by our booth at the corner of Carnes and Nelson and discover WCCO's The Road to NEXT Weather, including our NEXT Weather Prize Wheel!
Buckle up and get to WCCO's The Road to NEXT Weather, only at the fair!
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Visit the WCCO booth to check out the Grand Highlander and GR Sport RAV4, brought to you by your local Toyota dealers. Visit Toyota.com to learn more.
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Be sure to stop by the booth for an opportunity to spin our NEXT Weather Prize Wheel! Play for a chance to win fun prizes, including water tumblers, hand sanitizers, UV wristbands, sunglasses, and of course, a WCCO bag!
Monday through Friday (except Labor Day): 9a.m.-11:30 a.m.; 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Labor Day: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
We will also be handing out complimentary fans before each live newscast. Stop by our outdoor stage for a newscast to receive your fan!
And stay dry on a rainy day at the fair with a WCCO poncho! When it starts raining at the fairgrounds, be sure to visit the booth for a complimentary poncho. Ponchos will be given out on a limited basis.
Win a VIP Trip to The Drew Barrymore Show!
Your Minnesota State Fair adventure could lead all the way to New York City!
Stop by the WCCO booth or enter online for your chance to win an unforgettable VIP trip for two to attend a taping of The Drew Barrymore Show.
One lucky winner will receive:
How to enter:
The giveaway runs August 27 through September 7, and the winner will be selected in a random drawing after the Fair.
No purchase necessary. Must be a Minnesota or Wisconsin resident, 18 years or older, to enter. Limit one entry per person. See the Official Rules for complete details.
The Ramsey County attorney and the the state attorney general filed lawsuits Friday in an attempt to prevent two rival gangs from gathering at the Minnesota State Fair.
USA TODAY has confirmed what Minnesotans already know well: our state fair is the best in the nation.
The Minnesota State Fair is fast approaching, and this year there will be several new attractions, vendors and rides.
After scarfing down a Pickle Pie, Hmong Corndog or one of the dozens of other new foods on offer at the Minnesota State Fair this year, you'll need something to slake your thirst. Luckily, the Great Minnesota Get-Together has you covered on that front, too.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
Michael Coffey, a Cottage Grove officer who has worked as the assistant police chief of the fair since 2022, filed the whistleblower lawsuit last week.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
The Minnesota State Fair is still more than five months away, but you can get your hands on a piece of the fun right now during the fair's Memorabilia and Surplus Equipment Auction.
Admission and parking prices for the Minnesota State Fair will remain the same in 2026, organizers announced.
Rod Stewart, one of the bestselling musicians of all time, is bringing his legendary voice and decades worth of hits to the Great Minnesota Get-Together in 2026.
One of the most successful comedy musicians of all time is coming to the Minnesota State Fair next year.
"Marjorie wasn't just Robbinsdale's 'Blue Ribbon Baker' — she was a beloved neighbor, a source of inspiration, and a shining example of the joy and generosity that define our community since 1968," said Robbinsdale Mayor Brad Sutton.
The Minnesota State Fair isn't just a fun place to snack and shop, it's a chance to get a pulse of the state on hot-button issues.
The lights have dimmed and the gates are closed, but the work is far from over for crews on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates. It's a number that tops both last year and the year before, to date.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
WCCO's John Lauritsen visited with a family of show cow specialists, and got a lesson on how the animals get dolled up for the bright lights.
Attendees of the Minnesota State Fair are once again able to pass through the main gate on Saturday after a protest traveling on Snelling Avenue caused a temporary closure.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
The Minnesota State Fair saluted veterans and active service members on Tuesday, drawing generations of soldiers, sailors and airmen.
Some of the food vendors at the Minnesota State Fair have been here for decades, and so have their workers.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds cover 322 acres. It's a lot of ground to maneuver, which can be especially tricky for people who have disabilities.
The exhibit has been there for more than 50 years, and it's become very popular even without snow.
