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Tuesday is Day 6 at the Minnesota State Fair!

Tuesday is also Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair! Discounted admission prices for active military, retired military and veterans at the entrance gates (with valid documentation of military services): $12 for active military, their spouses and kids; $12 for retired military and their spouses; $12 for military veterans and their spouses.

Another idea is to check out the Joyful World Mural Park, featuring large-scale artworks painted live by Minnesota artists each day of the fair. Artists create murals that reflect the world they want to live in.

Click here to see the entire daily guide from the State Fair for Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Music at the Fair

Tuesday night at the Grandstand features comedian Jim Gaffigan, as part of his Fun Tour. He regularly does humorous commentaries on CBS "Sunday Morning," for which he has won three Emmys. The show begins at 7 p.m.

Grandstand Schedule | Free Entertainment Schedule

 

What is it about the Minnesota State Fair that keeps people coming back?

It's not like other states don't have fairs; corndogs and corn roasts aren't exclusive to the Gopher State, either.

So what is it?

WCCO's investigative reporter Jonah Kaplan was on the case.

What makes the Minnesota State Fair so special? 02:25
By Jonah Kaplan
 

State Fair vendors mark Military Appreciation Day

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. -- Tuesday is Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair, a time to say thank you to all the men and women who have served, and are serving, our country.

You could find all kinds of tributes to the military on the fairgrounds. At Dan Patch Park, more than 50 different groups that support the military were on hand. They were there to offer support in a lot of different areas, but that was just the start.

WCCO's Reg Chapman spent some time with some of his fellow brothers and sisters who have served.

Click here to read more about the day's events.

It’s military appreciation day at the Minnesota State Fair 02:56
By Reg Chapman
 

Could this be the best place for fair sunsets?

On the second level of the Grandstand, there's a great place to watch sunsets here at the fair.

The Hideaway Speakeasy even named a new drink after the view, fittingly called "Hideaway Sunset." Here's a preview from Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield.

What's new at the Hideaway at the State Fair 02:20
By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield
 

"What is that?!"

We're not proud, but we got a big chuckle out of Amelia Santaniello's reaction to donning a blindfold and sticking her hand into a box in order to see if she could guess what, exactly, she could feel.

Needless to say, it took a few attempts.

"What's in the box?" 06:26
By WCCO Staff
 

How many animals are born annually at Miracle of Birth Center?

How many animals do you think are born at the Miracle of Birth Center each year -- 75, 150, or 200?

Check the video below for the answer. And you can play interactive trivia games each day on The 4, our new news show with Jeff Wagner and Erin Hassanzadeh airing weekdays at 4 p.m.

How many animals are born annually at Miracle of Birth Center? 02:48
By WCCO Staff
 

Rescue dogs show off new tricks at State Fair

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. -- There's a group here at the fair trying to prove that you can teach old dogs new tricks. The crew at the All-Star Stunt Dogs Splash show travel around the country showing off these shelter dogs turned superstars.

It can take over a year to train these dogs to perform dock dives, standing on trainers' backs, and other such forms of showmanship.

The All-Star Stunt Dogs Splash perform daily at the North Woods stage. The shows are at 11 a.m., 2 and 4:30 p.m. 

You can teach an old dog new tricks at the fair 03:03
By Erin Hassanzadeh
 

Monday's attendance robust but short of the record

Day 5 attendance at the Minnesota State Fair easily bested the figures that were reported in 2021, but fell short of the record set back in 2017.

On Sunday, 120,288 were reported to have gone through the turnstiles at the fair. In 2021, that figure was just 91,568. However, in 2017, Day 5's attendance was 144,504, a record that still stands for Day 5 traffic..

As of now, there have been 714,263 admissions to the 2021 fair, with each day tracking above what the figures were in 2021.

By WCCO Staff
 

Talking with Princess Kay of the Milky Way

Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield spoke with Rachel Rynda, this year's Princess Kay of the Milky Way, about growing up on a diary farm and what it's like getting her portrait carved in butter. 

Meeting Princess Kay of the Milky Way 02:44
By WCCO Staff
 

The story behind Union Hmong Kitchen's State Fair food

The story behind Union Hmong Kitchen's State Fair food 04:08
By WCCO Staff
 

Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair

Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair 03:23
By WCCO Staff
 

A.J. Hilton's favorite new State Fair memories

A.J. Hilton's favorite new State Fair memories 00:35
By WCCO Staff
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