Kickoff to Summer at the Fair, a sampler born during the pandemic and now a summer tradition, will return for the fifth year in May. Advance tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday. As in past years, ...

It's State Fair time in Minnesota. At least, it's time for its little sibling. The Kickoff to Summer at the Fair is back for ...

The fair kickoff event takes place May 22 to 25 with nearly 40 food and drink vendors, prizes and other activities ahead of the State Fair.