MCLEOD COUNTY, Minn. — Sarah Schmidt grew up a Minnesota farm kid in McLeod County, working her family’s dairy operation with her three siblings. There were chores at night and long days on weekends — ...

Ally Kilker, 18, of Worthington, washes her cow Maggie outside the Cattle Annex at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 22.

John Lauritsen is an Emmy award-winning reporter from Montevideo, Minn. He joined WCCO-TV in late-July of 2007. Two days after he started, the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed. Jill Nelson is from ...

ST. PAUL — Audrey Hendricksen plans to celebrate her birthday Sunday with her family at the Great Minnesota Get-Together in St. Paul. “I’ll probably walk around looking at things and spend time with ...

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Heading to the Minnesota State Fair? We invite you to stop by the KARE 11 Barn to watch live news at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. each weekday, plus Saturdays starting at 8 a.m.

A crowd of fairgoers packs the streets on the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair, Thursday.

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If you’re waiting for the right day to hit the Minnesota State Fair, Saturday promises to be a busy day packed with good weather, music and events that showcase livestock, art and robotics. Large ...