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Carolyn Hoffmann allowed herself a smirk of victory as she won the top prizes.

Even illness couldn't stop Carolyn Hoffmann

Sat, 08/12/2017 - 11:35am admin

"I worked so hard, all summer," said Carolyn Hoffmann of Minneota.

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Brothers Logan (left) and Josh steal a look at their big brother's banner at the Lyon County Fair.

Family, friends, bring Donnie's memory to the fair

Sat, 08/12/2017 - 11:24am admin

If Donnie Schuelke was here today, he WOULD have been at the Lyon County Fair.

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Proudly displaying the flags

Fri, 08/11/2017 - 12:37pm admin

Before the rodeo got underway Thursday night at the Lyon County Fair in Marshall, there was the presentation of flags.

Part of the presentation was to honor service men of all branches.

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A wild ride

Fri, 08/11/2017 - 12:27pm admin

Itwas a wild ride for this cowboy at the Lyon County Fair in Marshall Thursday night.

The horse was giving him a good ride — but he held on to finish and rack up a score.

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The camera girls including Amy and Vicki Lozinski were out in abundance at the county fair on Thursday.

Proud relatives

Fri, 08/11/2017 - 12:10pm admin

Nothing is more abundant at the Lyon County Fair than the proud parent, grandparent, relative or friend.

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The judge watches Brenden Kimpe and his chickens.

Chicken inspection

Fri, 08/11/2017 - 12:02pm admin

There are many divisions of chickens judged at the Lyon County Fair. One includes two chickens, a male and a female in the same pen.

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Kelly Kimpe nervously watches daughter Stephanie in the arena.

Watcher nervously

Fri, 08/11/2017 - 11:54am admin

Particpants in a county fair are often nervous as they make their presentations.

But maybe they are not as nervous as their parents.

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Stephanie Kimpe showed off her "red" cow at the Lyon County Fair on Thursday. It took a bit of persuasion, but she got the job done.

Putting the 'meat' into the beef show

Fri, 08/11/2017 - 11:50am admin

Stephanie Kimpe was having a good day.

"She's got three in this one show," said her proud father.

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Laura Knutson made her case before the judge.

Fair Presentors

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 4:35pm admin

Fair presentations Yes, the Lyon County Fair was to start on Wednesday.

But long before that, 4-H kids are making a case before the “judge” as to how good their projects are.

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The 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit is designed to educate visitors about the events of Sept. 11, 2001. A high-tech 53-foot semi-tractor trailer unfolds into a 1,100-square foot exhibit.

9/11 NEVER FORGET Exhibit coming to the fair

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 4:19pm admin

One of the main attractions at the Lyon County Fair this year will be the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit that has been traveling across the country to pay tribute to those who lost their lives du

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