A prominent Minnesota GOP donor is being sued by an underage girl, the Minnesota State Fair wrapped up its run well below usual attendance and the St. Thomas men’s hockey team will play their first home game at the Xcel Energy Center. Director Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
AP: Minnesota State Fair set to return in August
The Minnesota State Fair is back. The fair was canceled last year amid COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and social distancing recommendations. But fair officials announced Friday the beloved event will return on Aug. 26 and run through Labor Day, which falls on Sept. 6.
News in :90 – Sept. 4, 2019
South Floridians are donating supplies to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian, three people were shot outside the main gate at the Minnesota State Fair Monday, and students will no longer need to rely on their student IDs to enter a dining hall this fall. Chief Story Editor Althea Larson has today’s News in :90.
AP: 2nd woman accuses Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct
A second woman has accused Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct, saying he put his hand on her bottom as they posed for a picture at the Minnesota State Fair in 2010 — after he had begun his career in the Senate.
Trivia on a stick: Minnesota State Fair by the numbers
Designer Christine Hastings breaks down the statistics behind the Minnesota State Fair.