State Fair: Today's highlights

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Aug 22, 2013

A trio of former “Saturday Night Live” comedians take the stage as the main entertainment attraction on opening night at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand: Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller and Kevin Nealon.

Other highlights:

– Free beer samples! Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., 4-6 p.m., on Cooper south of the Bandshell.

– Free baking secrets revealed! Blue Ribbon Winners tell all at 10, 11:30 a.m., 1, 2:30 p.m., at the Creative Activities Building, Demonstration Stage.

– Lots of free swag. The Fair has a list of opening-day deals and long lists of free stuff, from keychains and tiaras to pet ID tags and candles.

MN News

The fire department said the fire is considered to be "accidental."

MN News

Clean energy investments have driven the decline.

MN Lifestyle

The dog faces a long road to recovery.

MN Food & Drink

Bummer.

MN News

Durenberger served two terms before his disgraceful exit in the mid-1990s.

MN Food & Drink

There are new spots in North Loop and Lowertown.

MN News

It would allow Minnesotans to obtain it without needing proof of legal presence in the U.S.

MN News

The charges consist of child torture and neglect.

Bars and Restaurants

The company stated "the wear and tear of the pandemic has taken its toll."

MN News

The victims were walking home from Walmart at the time of the crash, according to court documents.

MN News

The state is taking action to force changes at the Beltrami County Jail.

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The central U.S. is in the midst of a cold snap.

MN News

Opening day at the fair started off a little bumpy with a brief ride malfunction and lower attendance at the pig barn after the Swine Flu virus raised cause for concern. Day two kicks of with the Governor's Fire Prevention Day and Alan Jackson performs at the Grandstand tonight.

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