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09/04/2026

🌽🍪🌭 Nothing says like your favorite Fair foods! Follow these simple Survival Guide tips to enjoy your favorite treats safely:

🧼 Wash your hands before eating (especially after petting animals)
⏰ Pace yourself and spread out food and beverages throughout the day
🚫 Only accept food and drinks from approved Fair vendors
🥡 Enjoy perishable foods soon after purchase

Heading to the Minnesota State Fair or another outdoor adventure? Stay one step ahead of the heat! Pack a full reusable ...
09/04/2026

Heading to the Minnesota State Fair or another outdoor adventure? Stay one step ahead of the heat! Pack a full reusable water bottle — drink often, refill, repeat. Take plenty of breaks in the shade or in an air-conditioned space.

Did you know that products that say they are long-lasting, water resistant, and stain resistant may contain potentially ...
09/02/2026

Did you know that products that say they are long-lasting, water resistant, and stain resistant may contain potentially harmful PFAS chemicals? Examples of these products may include clothes, rain gear, shoes, water resistant backpacks. Learn more:https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/childenvhealth/docs/fs/btsinfosheeteng.pdf

Koj puas paub tias cov khoom uas hais tias siv tau ntev, tiv tau dej, lossis tiv qias neeg (stain resistant) tej zaum muaj cov tshuaj khesmis PFAS uas yuav ua rau muaj kev phom sij? Cov khoom no muaj xws li khaub ncaws, khaub ncaws tiv nag, khau, thiab hnab ev ntawv uas tiv dej. Kawm kom paub ntxiv:https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/childenvhealth/docs/fs/btsinfosheethm.pdf

Ka fogoow alaabooyinka ay ku jiri karaan biyaha waqtiga badan yaala ee wasakhda u adkaysta, iyo kiimiyooyinka waxyeellada leh ee PFAS sida dharka, qalabka roobka, kabaha iyo boorsooyinka biyaha u adkaysta. Wax badan ka baro:https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/childenvhealth/docs/fs/btsinfosheetso.pdf

Evite los productos que indiquen que son de larga duración, resistente al agua y a las manchas, ya que pueden contener sustancias químicas PFAS potencialmente dañinas. Algunos ejemplos de estos productos son la ropa impermeable, los zapatos y las mochilas resistentes al agua. Más información en:https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/childenvhealth/docs/fs/btsinfosheetsp.pdf

🥵🪭 Stay cool and hydrated at the  ! A day at the Fair can mean lots of walking, time outdoors and plenty of fun. Follow ...
09/02/2026

🥵🪭 Stay cool and hydrated at the ! A day at the Fair can mean lots of walking, time outdoors and plenty of fun. Follow these Survival Guide tips to beat the heat and stay hydrated:

💧 Drink water throughout the day
☀️ Take breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas
🧢 Wear lightweight clothing, a hat, and sunscreen
🥤 Bring a refillable water bottle and use water refill stations

Plan ahead, take breaks when you need them, and make the most of your Fair experience! 🎡

Join us on Sept. 10!
09/02/2026

Join us on Sept. 10!

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are essential to advancing health equity and improving lives across Minnesota. But ensuring their long-term impact requires dedicated, sustainable planning, from stable funding models to strong training and workforce development.

We invite CHWs, employers, partners, and stakeholders to participate in the Annual Sustainability Roadmap Update on September 10, 2026.

Register by clicking the link in the comment below! 👇

🚨 Are you Minnesota Ready? September is National Preparedness Month! Take a few simple steps now to help you, your famil...
09/01/2026

🚨 Are you Minnesota Ready? September is National Preparedness Month! Take a few simple steps now to help you, your family and your community prepare for emergencies.
✔️ Build or refresh your emergency kit
✔️ Make a household emergency plan
✔️ Sign up for emergency alerts
✔️ Check on neighbors, friends and family

🐾 Include your pets in your plan Severe weather, power outages and other emergencies can happen anytime. Start small. Make a plan. Take one step today. Learn more and get prepared: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/ep/prepare.html

The Minnesota State Fair is a place for the whole family, including the littlest fairgoers! If you’re breastfeeding, pum...
08/31/2026

The Minnesota State Fair is a place for the whole family, including the littlest fairgoers! If you’re breastfeeding, pumping, changing a diaper, or just need a quiet place to take a break, family care locations are available throughout the Fairgrounds.

📍 Find a location that works for your family:
• Family & Baby Care
• Momentum Refresh
• myTalk 107.1
• TPT | Twin Cities PBS
• KaiBi Mobile Family Care Center … more info: https://www.mnstatefair.org/faq/amenities/

Check out the map below to plan your visit and find the closest family care location ⬇️

08/31/2026

Address

625 Robert Street N
Saint Paul, MN
55155

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+16512015000

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