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Meet The Family Who Has Owned The Minnesota State Fair's Space Tower For Over 40 Years

A fair spokesperson told WCCO they need to replace some special electronic equipment and it won't arrive in time.

(WCCO)

August 301, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A major malfunction at the Minnesota State Fair grounded a popular ride on Wednesday.

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The Space Tower is closed for the rest of the 2023 fair. A fair spokesperson told WCCO they need to replace some special electronic equipment and it won't arrive in time.

The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it has hundreds of feet of history. And one family has owned the tower for more than 40 years.

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