Health Fusion: How a row of dairy cows and a grand champion chicken changed my life
County fairs are celebrations of animals, crops, crafts, talents, funnel cakes and you-name-it on a stick. But their worth to a community goes way deeper than that. In this week s NewsMD column, Health Fusion, Viv Williams shares thoughts about the immeasurable value of county fairs. 7:00 pm, Jul. 29, 2021 ×
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When my two boys were little, we got some chickens. One was a super friendly, almost cuddly and rather regal Brahma rooster named Sir Wiglaff. He followed us around like a family dog. We decided that he should be entered into the Olmsted County Fair open class competition.
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Two reluctant fairgoers get a taste of the Midwest. Written By: Teresa Nowakowski | Alexander Dacy | 6:43 pm, Jul. 27, 2021 ×
Cheese curds, scones, pork chops on a stick and tacos can all be found at the Olmsted County Fair.(Alexander Dacy and Teresa Nowakowski / Post Bulletin)
Let’s preface this: Neither of us are fair people.
Alexander is from Maryland, where county fairs aren’t a big deal. And though Teresa is from Rochester, she doesn’t love the fair. Maybe it’s her fear of a freak fair ride accident, maybe it’s a longtime feud with a certain cow.
Suffice it to say we were out of our element Tuesday at the Olmsted County Fair, where we were charged with reviewing six food items.
15 Very Minnesota Ways To Keep Cool During the Heatwave
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The latest summer heat wave is serious, highs in the 90 s but it ll feel like over 100 degrees here in Southeast Minnesota. Make sure you re hydrating and staying cool. Check on your kids, your friends, your pets, all that. If you know someone that has no way to stay cool, let them know about the
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That being said, since we can t get rid of the heat, how bout we find some silly ways to keep cool? Here s the Top 8 very Minnesota Ways to Cool Off. Scroll and enjoy.
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Imaging it.a clear Minnesota August night, a starry sky, and there you are sitting in exclusive patio seating with your friends, enjoying free food, handing out the drink tickets, and you hear the stage announcement. And now, give a big Rochester Welcome to Blues Traveler! and you think, Life is pretty good!
Rochester s biggest summer concert is underway and you didn t pay a thing to be there.
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