Three retired journalists compared the Iowa and Minnesota state fairs. While the Iowa State Fair boasts impressive butter sculptures, the Minnesota State Fair features unique crop art. Each fair ...

Nelly will close out the 2025 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Concert Series, joined by Ja Rule, Mýa and the Ying Yang Twins.

Nelly will close out the 2025 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Concert Series, joined by Ja Rule, Mýa and the Ying Yang Twins.

The trio was tasked with setting the rivalry to rest. Is Iowa the ultimate state fair 'Field of Dreams' or does its neighbor hold (purple) reign?