Find these hidden gems at the Minnesota State Fair

Insider tips from the Info Booth Ladies

Find these hidden gems at the Minnesota State Fair
The MN State Fair Grandstand | credit: courtesy of Kristen Donaldson

Covering 322 acres, with thousands of vendors and exhibits, it’s impossible to see everything at the Minnesota State Fair. Here are a few of our favorite “hidden gems” you might not have noticed.

Minnesota Newspaper Museum

The Minnesota Newspaper Museum is a living-history newspaper office, where you can smell the ink and see printing presses in action. Fairgoers of a certain age might remember the museum when it was located in Heritage Square, but now you’ll find it on the exterior of the 4-H building. Still going strong, and staffed by volunteers, stop by to learn about the history of printing and grab a newspaper hat for the little ones!