(AP) – Strong storms knocked down trees and caused more than 27,000 power outages Saturday night, prompting the Minnesota State Fair to shut down rides and cancel a concert. Wind gusts over 60 mph were reported as the storm moved across the area. At the State Fair, the heavy rain sent many people fleeing for the exits. The State Fair planned to offer refunds for the cancelled concert, but no significant damage was reported at the fairgrounds, so the Minnesota State Fair was back open for business Sunday welcoming guests, and the event was back on.
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