Among this year's new food hits at the fair are more international foods - and some that borrow from the fair's on-a-stick and deep-fried traditions. Chefs and fair food curators say it's an intentional expansion.

Rochester math teacher Jake Johnson is waging a stiff challenge to Republican incumbent Rep. Brad Finstad. Johnson has gained national Democratic attention but still has an uphill climb to reach a seat in Congress.

Beatrice Ojakangas, 92, who won blue ribbons at the fair as a teen, went on to write more than 30 cookbooks, hobnob with cooking legends, and invent one of the most famous frozen finger foods.

Art Hounds recommend the 4-H musical at the state fair, a maximalist Latinx visual arts exhibit, and landscape paintings by Laura Andrews.

Minnesota State Fair officials say the people wearing Homeland Security uniforms are Transportation Security Administration Air Marshal service agents.

Three officers were injured, two by gunfire. One other person died at HCMC and another died at the scene. All the officers are expected to make a full recovery. Officials declined to talk about a motive but said the shooter was known to police.

Vance Boelter is already serving two consecutive federal life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to killing the Hortmans, but he pleaded not guilty to similar state charges.

The accomplishment, most recently earned for August, makes her the first rookie for the Lynx to earn the title four times.

Amazon's Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming home of six NHL teams this season as part of a multiyear agreement announced by the league. Defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina, Anaheim, Columbus, Dallas, Minnesota and St. Louis will have their games on the platform in their markets.

Despite increased funding commitment from Hennepin County and proposed cost reductions, the project still needs more money from local sources

The leading candidates for Minnesota governor appeared at a forum Wednesday to discuss their approach to housing issues and how they would encourage construction of affordable units.