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Becker County Fair celebrates 129 years, continues to be a hit among community

The Becker County Fair is back underway in Detroit Lakes!

July 27, 2023

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — Thousands of people head to the fairgrounds at the junction of Rossman Avenue and West Lake Drive for the 129th annual Becker County Fair. “This year is the first year they did a cookie contest. That was huge. There’s beef showings, sheep, chickens, rabbits, amusement park rides, flowers, horses. They had a volleyball competition last…

4-H Provides Life-Saving Training for Kids to Use in Emergency Situations

The organization allows kids to "learn by doing"

March 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – 4-H provides kids as young as five-years-old the life-saving techniques they need to survive in almost any given circumstance. Two young girls in California used their 4-H training to stay alive in the woods for days before being rescued. The organization allows kids to “learn by doing” by participating in wildlife safety, first aid experience, and emergency…

Heavy Rain Does Not Dampen the Fun at West Otter Tail County Fair

Despite some cancellations, the fair keeps trudging on

July 20, 2018

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — In her 10 years of taking part in the West Otter Tail County Fair, Marie Tysdal has never seen rain take such a toll on the celebration. “It made a mess out of our parking lots. Our parking lots are all grass–based, and they’re a mess right now because of cars trying to get out, cars trying…