Thousands head to Minnesota State Fair opening day
Update: 2025-08-21
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Gates opened for the Great Minnesota Get-Together Thursday morning, kicking off the annual 12-day run of the fair. Beautiful late-summer weather is likely helping boost the opening-day attendance.
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