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Space Tower closed for remainder of Minnesota State Fair following equipment malfunction

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The Minnesota State Fair will be without a popular and historic ride for the remainder of the fair after a major equipment malfunction grounded the ride on Wednesday.

State fair officials said that the Space Tower suffered an electronic malfunction and parts to fix it wouldn't arrive until after the fair is finished.


Each year thousands of fairgoers take a trip up Space Tower which slowly ascends 340 feet into the air, giving riders are view of the Twin Cities.

The tower was built in 1964 and has been owned by the Kantor family for more than 40 years.

Officials expect Space Tower to be ready to go in time for the 2024 Great Minnesota Get Together.