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Get ready, apple lovers — a familiar taste is making a comeback and fans can’t contain their excitement.

It’s a stark reminder that while we might dodge hurricanes, Mother Nature has a few tricks up her sleeve right here in Minnesota.

Drew Barrymore at the Minnesota State Fair—snacking and mingling like a local! Her experience there is a reminder of the fair's charm.

The 2025 Minnesota State Fair is now the 5th-most-attended in the fair's history. Which years drew larger crowds?

If you're looking for the smallest crowds at the Minnesota State Fair, according to data, this likely the best day to go.

Here are the closing dates for the Rochester, Minnesota pool, beaches, and splash pad for the 2025 season.

Illinois summers mean bugs. But did you know hoverflies and sweat bees are totally different insects? Here’s how to tell them apart when they’re buzzing around you.

These are the items that you aren't allowed to bring into the fairgrounds in 2025, as well as items that are forbidden in the grandstand for concerts.

Starved Rock may not be a national park, but it's stealing hearts as Illinois' top outdoor destination this year.

Lake Shore Drive might be a city gem, but did you know there’s a serene alternative that showcases fall’s beauty? Let’s take a closer look.