Jason Rantala joined WCCO as a reporter in June 2023. He's a Minnesota native and is thrilled to be telling the stories of those in his hometown. It's not just the crowds that were big at the Great ...

Rod Stewart will headline a performance, with special guest Richard Marx, on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair ...

The Minnesota State Fair is gearing up for a star-studded Grand Stand lineup, featuring Rod Stewart and Richard Marx on September 1, 2026, alongside the quirky Weird Al Yankovic.

It’s finally here — the first day of the 160th Great Minnesota Get-Together, filled with food, fun and people-watching. Want to stay in the loop on all things fair-related? Sign up for Essential State ...

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and his band come to the Great Minnesota Get-Together on Sept. 1. '80s pop icon Richard Marx ...

Tuesday night’s the night you’ll be able to see Rod Stewart during the Minnesota State Fair in 2026. The “Tonight’s the Night ...

Visit Duluth and the DECC partnered with Madden Media to launch a booth at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Typical visitor comment: "I love Duluth!" Minnesota State Fair attendees leave Duluth's ...

Siblings Sheryl McGuire, Leanne Mear and Tracey Donnelly all grew up at the Minnesota State Fair, working in the stand their late father, Bill Danielson, started in 1956. Fifty five years later, ...