The Minnesota State Fair, running now through Monday, is the greatest place on earth. Here's photographic evidence.
Photos
Enjoy 43 Lovely Portraits of Minnesotans Thriving at the 2026 MN State Fair
At the Great Minnesota Get-Together, humanity shines as bright as the midday Midway sun.
Tagged:
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More Stories
Cash Cow: Staff Pay Is Udderly Low but Macalester Erects Pricey Statue
Plus TriLingua has a microcinema, a bad take on needle bins, and HBD Summit Brewing Co. in today's Flyover news roundup.
September 25, 2026
Minnesota Lynx Playoff Preview: 3 Ways to Defeat the Big, Experienced New York Liberty
This first-round matchup won't be easy: The Liberty have as much talent and postseason seasoning as anyone in the W.
An Interview With the Person Who Put Hundreds of ‘Wedding Crashers’ DVDs in South Mpls Little Free Libraries
'It is 100% a queer art installation,' Sable Adelaide tells us.
Uh Oh, It’s an Open Thread About Dating
As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
Freeloader Friday: 130 Free Things To Do This Weekend
Be free this weekend.
On the Big Screen This Week: Arab Film Festival, Black Film Festival, and ‘The History of Concrete’
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
September 24, 2026
