Man Severely Assaulted at Minnesota State Fair, Police Investigation Underway
An Oakdale man was severely assaulted at the Minnesota State Fair on September 5th, suffering a broken jaw in two places and extensive dental damage. The incident, which occurred after a minor interaction with a teenager and his friends, left…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 12, 2026 — A severe assault occurred at the Minnesota State Fair on September 5th, leaving an Oakdale man with critical injuries. The victim sustained a broken jaw in two places and extensive damage to his teeth, according to preliminary reports.
The incident reportedly began after a minor interaction involving the victim, a teenager, and the teenager’s companions. Following this encounter, the victim was assaulted, resulting in him being rendered unconscious.
Emergency medical services attended to the victim at the scene. He was subsequently transported for treatment, which included reconstructive surgery to address the severe injuries to his jaw and mouth.
Law enforcement is actively investigating the assault. As of now, no suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the incident. The Oakdale man’s current condition following surgery was not immediately available.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation, a common practice for significant incidents occurring at the State Fairgrounds. Further details regarding the timeline of events leading up to the assault and any potential leads are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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