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Minnesota State Fair Closes Early Due To 'Disturbances'

"There is nothing more to confirm at this time," Minnesota State Fair officials said.

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Visitors attend the Minnesota State Fair as the Great Big Wheel is seen in the background, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Falcon Heights, Minn.
Visitors attend the Minnesota State Fair as the Great Big Wheel is seen in the background, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Falcon Heights, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

MINNESOTA STATE FAIRGROUNDS — The Minnesota State fairgrounds began closing early Saturday night "due to disturbances in the area of the Midway," fair officials said.

The fair began closing at about 10:20 p.m.

"There is nothing more to confirm at this time," officials said at about 11 p.m.

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