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(from $69); The Chicks with special guest Wild Rivers, 7 p.m., Aug. 25 (from $77); Keith Urban with special guest Lindsay Ell, 7 p.m., Aug. 26 (from $52); Boyz II Men and Chaka Khan, 7 p.m., Aug. 27 (from $34); Happy Together Tour featuring The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues,

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The Classics IV and The Cowsills, 7 p.m., Aug. 28 ($33); Brandi Carlile with special guest Wynonna Judd, 7 p.m., Aug. 29 (from $79); Yung Gravy with special guest bbno$, 7 p.m., Aug. 30 (from $29); Duran Duran with special guests Bastille and Nile Rodgers & CHIC, 7 p.m., Aug. 31 (from $77); Jonas Brothers,

7 p.m., Sept. 1 (from $77); The Current featuring The Hold Steady with special guests Bob Mould Band and Dillinger Four, 7 p.m., Sept. 2 (from $27); MSF 50th Annual Amateur Talent Contest Finals, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 3; and Blippi, 3 p.m., Sept. 4 ($16). For more information, visit www.mnstatefair.org.

IndiaFest is held Saturday, Aug. 12. Details were not available as of presstime. The free event typically features performances from Asian Indian dance groups, Indian cuisine from local restaurants, Bollywood music, cultural displays, activities and games, along with an Indian bazaar. For more information, visit www.iamn. org or call 651-321-3421.

Deutsche Tage, returns for its 65th year, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., June 10, and 11 a.m.5 p.m., June 11 at the Germanic American Institute,

301 Summit Ave. The event features authentic German food and beer, musicians and dancers, family-friendly games and more. This year’s theme is “German Innovation.” Admission is free. Adults may purchase $5 wristbands for beer and wine purchases. German folk-wear or fairy tale attire is encouraged. For more information, visit www.gaimn. org or call 651-222-7027.

Irish Fair of Minnesota, is held Aug. 11-13, at Harriet Island, 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd. This event celebrates Irish heritage through music, dance, Gaelic sports, children’s activities, a Celtic marketplace, cultural displays and Irish food and drink. Bands performing over the weekend include Gaelic Storm, Socks in the Frying Pan, JigJam, Doolin, Screaming Orphans, Clare Cunningham and Wild Colonial Bhoys. Real Irish Comedy Tour will also perform Friday and Saturday. Hours are 3-11 p.m, Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday. Single day passes are $20, with discounts for youth and seniors. Weekend passes are $40, with discounts for youth and seniors. Free for youth under age 13. For more information, visit www.irishfair.com or call

VFW, and a car show will be held 1-4 p.m. The event will also feature a beanbag tournament, bouncy house, arts and crafts, food trucks and more. For more information, visit cityofmendota.org.

Como Park

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr., features flora and fauna from around the world, including giraffes, gorillas, lions, tigers, the ever-popular polar bear and more than a dozen botanical gardens. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.-Sun. Admission is a suggested donation of $3. For more information, visit www.comozooconservatory. org or call 651-487-8201.

Como Town amusement park is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.-Sun. with kiddie rides, family rides and thrill rides,.

Recreation

Take a Kid Fishing weekend is June 9-11. Ages 16 and older may fish for free without a license if accompanied by a youth or child age 15 or younger. Great shore fishing opportunities abound on the Mississippi River, Lake Phalen in St. Paul, Pickerel Lake in Lilydale, and Thompson and Marthaler lakes in West St.

Paul. For more information visit, www.dnr.state.mn.us/ takeakidfishing or call 651296-6157.

Historical tours

The Sibley Historic Site is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, May 27-Sept. 4 at 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 65 and older, $6 for children 5-17, free for children 4 and under. Memorial Day and Labor Day hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Sibley Historic Site will host the Fête de la SaintJean-Baptiste event 3-8 p.m., Saturday, June 24. The event features singing and dancing demonstrations that celebrate French Canadian, Canadian and French culture. Admission is free. For more information, visit www. dakotahistory.org/events.

Historic Fort Snelling is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thurs.-Sat., through June 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wed.Sat., June 10-Sept. 3, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thurs.-Sat., Sept. 4-Oct. 31. Memorial Day weekend hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. It is closed on Labor Day. Tickets are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors ages 65 and up; $8 for children 5-17. Children 4 and under are free.

Yay, it’s June! Summer officially begins this month and with it come many fun activities for the entire community. Here are just a few reasons to say “yay” to summer.

Yay, it’s the end of the school year! Congratulations to all students for completing the 2022-2023 school year. A special congratulations to all the seniors who will be starting a new chapter in their lives.

Yay, the South St. Paul Farmers’ Market is back! The market opens at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 14 at Southview Boulevard and 12th Avenue. Dakota County Public Health joins us this year with the Pop (Power of Produce) Pro -