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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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Minneota area loses two friends

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 3:51pm admin

After tough battles with cancer, two arearesidents passed away on Tuesday. They were 67-year-old Shirley Sussner of Ghent and 57-year-old Paula Rhymer of Taunton.

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Josh Schuelke showed rabbits at the fair, and here Bailey McConnell was looking for the rabbit’s tattoo number.

All Smiles ... & Ribbons!

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 3:33pm admin

Long before the lines of visitors travel through the barns and show arena at the Lyon County Fair, judging takes place.

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Dale and Nancy Buysse of Minneota stand in front of Nancy's 2003 Chevy SSR pickup truck during the Car Show.

Best of Show is 1933 Plymouth Coupe; People like Camaro

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 3:25pm admin

A brief rain shower didn't deter the many people attending the Ghent Belgian-American Days Car Show on Saturday.

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Fran Verly measures the distance between the Bolle and the pin to determine which is closest.

Rolle Bolle is king in Ghent

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 1:50pm admin

Belgian American Days is well known for its Rolle Bolle. F Fran Verly (left) made sure which Bolle was closest to the pin. Rick Mischke let the Bolle go.

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