Opening Day Sparks Big Crowds as Minnesota State Fair Kicks Off
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Opening day kicked off a 12-day Minnesota State Fair with gates at 7 a.m.; tickets run $20 for ages 13–64, $18 for seniors 65+ and children 5–12, with under-4 free. MPR News provides ongoing coverage of highlights—from new foods and crop-art updates to tributes and in‑line traditions—against favorable late-summer weather and large crowds.
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