Minnesota State Fair Opening Delayed Due to Storms

The Minnesota State Fair has delayed its opening on Tuesday due to severe storms that caused significant damage Monday night and Tuesday morning. Fair officials have not provided a specific reopening time as crews are still assessing damage and cleaning up debris. The storms, which brought wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, led to the cancellation of the Happy Together Tour concert and the closure of all rides and attractions. The storms also resulted in flooding in some areas of the fairgrounds and left over 150,000 households without power in the Twin Cities. Vendors and staff are allowed to enter for preparations, but the public is advised to stay away until further notice. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.