Shannon Prather

The fair fell short of its 2,700-worker goal last year.

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City leaders say they want parks and trails to meet changing community needs.

Traffic was backed up for miles even before vendors and attractions had opened.

Inflation has hit the Minnesota State Fair. But after two years of COVID-19, officials are optimistic about attendance.

Mayor Melvin Carter appointed the advisory committee in response to resident complaints.

A grassroots political action committee called a handful of conservative Anoka County politicians “Hazzard County’s Most Wanted,” a reference to a 1980s TV comedy.

Prosecutors will take another look at 71 cases in which Dr. Michael McGee provided key testimony.

Staff must be vaccinated or get tested each week.