PhotosPhotos: Stephen Sanchez lights up the Minnesota State Fair GrandstandLaura Buhman • Sep 3, 2024The modern-day crooner regaled fans at the State Fair with his unique, freshed-up take on classic music and fashion. Folk-inflected singer-songwriter Madi Diaz opened the show.
PhotosPhotos: Performances by Nur-D, FènixDion and The Twins of Franklin punctuate a beautiful MPR Day at the Minnesota State FairBump Opera • Sep 3, 2024Performances by The Twins of Franklin, FènixDion and Nur-D lit up the stage in Dan Patch Park during MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State FairMinnesota State Fair 2024 live music guideAli Elabbady • Aug 15, 2024The top concerts and music events for each day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minnesota State FairMinnesota State Fair 2024 live music and food pairingsAli Elabbady • Aug 14, 2024Grab some chicken and beer before seeing Ludacris or a Chicago dog before Chance the Rapper. Suggested menus for easy and satisfying fueling up near the Grandstand and the rest of the fair’s music stages.
Minnesota State FairThe Current's music and events at the Minnesota State Fair 2024 Aug 6, 2024Join The Current, Carbon Sound, Radio Heartland, The Local Show, and all of our friends at Camp MPR, at the Minnesota State Fair, Thursday, Aug. 22, through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 2).
Minnesota State FairNew Minnesota State Fair foods for 2024: Adventurous international and cultural foodsAli Elabbady • Jul 9, 2024Shepherd’s Pie, Wild Rice Bowls, and a pork-free take on the Monte Cristo, are among some of the new bites this year.
WatchWatch Kiss The Tiger performing at the Minnesota State Fair Feb 16, 2024On a beautiful summer day at the Minnesota State Fair, the band Kiss The Tiger delivered a rollicking set from the stage in Dan Patch Park.
Home StoriesThe Current at the Minnesota State Fair 2023 Aug 1, 2023Visit the Minnesota Public Radio booth throughout the fair for events featuring Lady Midnight, Aby Wolf, Faith Boblett, Kiss the Tiger, Colin Bracewell, Dad Bod, Laamar, Sophia Eris and many more.
89 DaysThe 2023 new Minnesota State Fair foods list features our deepest indulgencesAli Elabbady • Jul 11, 2023Pickles, cheese, birthday cake, and even lutefisk make appearances on the menu at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
WatchWatch an acoustic set by Manchester OrchestraBill DeVille • Oct 11, 2022On the first Saturday of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, Andy Hull and Robert McDowell of Manchester Orchestra visited the MPR Booth to play some songs and to chat with host Bill DeVille.