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Young people stand in front of a misting station on Aug. 31, 2026, at the Minnesota State Fair.
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In Motion: Photos from the 2026 Minnesota State Fair

KAXE visited the 2026 Minnesota State Fair on Friday, Aug. 28, to capture moments and memories of competitors and attendees.

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Young people stand in front of a misting station on Aug. 31, 2026, at the Minnesota State Fair. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
A visitor looks at student artwork at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026.jpg
A visitor looks at student artwork at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
Competitors in the Lamb Show at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026.jpg
Competitors in the Ewe Show at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
Dancers on Cosgrove Stage at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug.jpg
Dancers on Cosgrove Stage at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
Dale Prokosch's prize winning sugar beet at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026.jpg
Dale Prokosch of Bird Island's prize-winning sugar beet is on display at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
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The main entrance of the Minnesota State Fair on the morning of Aug. 31, 2026 (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
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Canned ketchup made by KAXE volunteer Mark Klabunde won first prize at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
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Alpacas at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 31, 2026. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
A young visitor looks at chickens on display in the Sheep & Poultry Building at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026.jpg
A young visitor looks at chickens on display in the Sheep & Poultry Building at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
Visitor view a Fishes of Minnesota display in the DNR Park at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026.jpg
Visitors view a Fishes of Minnesota display in the DNR Park at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
Stock dog sheepherding trial in the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum Schedule at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 31, 2026.jpg
Stock dog sheepherding trials in the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum Schedule at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 31, 2026. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
A Columbia Yearling Ewe named Fancy Pants in the Sheep & Poultry Building at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026.jpg
A Columbia Yearling Ewe named Fancy Pants in the Sheep & Poultry Building at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
Inflatable aliens catch the morning light on Aug. 31, 2026 at the Minnesota State Fair.jpg
Inflatable aliens catch the morning light on Aug. 31, 2026 at the Minnesota State Fair. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
A young visitor does a chinup at the U.S. Navy booth at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026.jpg
A young visitor does a chin-up at the U.S. Navy booth at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
A visitor looks at a display inside the DNR Building at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026.jpg
A young visitor looks at a display inside the DNR Building at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28, 2026. (Lorie Shaull / KAXE)
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