Severe weather has passed State Fair, admission now open again
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Severe weather has passed the Minnesota State Fair, and admissions gates have re-opened. Fair officials had previously advised everyone to take shelter around 4:45 p.m.
The Mighty Midway, Kidway, adventure Park an other attractions are temporarily closed.
State Fair updates can be found here.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor Lindsey Brown is at the fair and saw police announcing a severe weather alert.
She also saw fairgoers sheltering in the AG-Horticulture building.
Severe weather shelters at the fair can be found here.
Stay up-to-date on the forecast via our live broadcast.
You can submit photos and videos here.