Minnesota State Fair storm damage: Aug. 27, 2024
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
Fair officials postponed Monday evening's Grandstand performance before canceling it altogether. All free stage entertainment was also canceled and all Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games closed early for the night.
Storm clouds begin their approach over the Fairgrounds on Monday night
Fair streets empty out as rain rolls through
Families take cover, and complimentary ponchos, in the WCCO Booth
AJ Hilton sweeps seats at the WCCO Booth early Tuesday
A Rainbow Play Systems playground toppled near the Kidway
Tree debris carted away near the Mighty Midway
A fair worker wipes up water inside a Midway ticket box
Portable toliets overturned in one of the fair's parking lots
Fresh French Fries worker repairs sign near Carnes Avenue
Damage near Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street
A downed tree on a St. Paul street just outside the fair
