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Thursday PHOTOS: At the Wadena County Fair

Here's a look at some of the action from Thursday, June 23.

Pictures from the Wadena County Fair.
Macy Roller, Lauren Anderson and Kami Hoemberg wait on customers at the Wadena County Fair 4-H food stand on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Michael Johnson / Pioneer Journal
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By Michael Johnson
June 23, 2022 05:30 PM
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WADENA — The fun started Wednesday out at the Wadena County Fair as the 128th event began. It continues on through Sunday, June 26.

Pictures from the Wadena County Fair.
Hallie Wegscheid walks her heifer Fiona for a bit of excercise at the Wadena County Fair, June 23, 2022.
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Pictures from the Wadena County Fair.
Stalls were full of sheep on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the Wadena County Fair.
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Pictures from the Wadena County Fair.
Gunner Wegscheid shears his cow with the help of him mom, and friend Tucker Schermerhorn at the Wadena County Fair, June 23, 2022.
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Pictures from the Wadena County Fair.
Colton Huwe holds his grand champion ribbon after showing his pig, Pickles, at the Wadena County Fair, June 23, 2022.
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Pictures from the Wadena County Fair.
Colton Huwe, walks his pig pickles around the show arena on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the Wadena County Fair. Pickles was the only pig to be shown and claimed a grand champion prize.
Michael Johnson / Pioneer Journal
Pictures from the Wadena County Fair.
Macy Roller, Lauren Anderson and Kami Hoemberg wait on customers at the Wadena County Fair 4-H food stand on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Michael Johnson / Pioneer Journal
What's happening at the Wadena County Fair?
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Beckers are Farm Family of the year for Wadena County
The Farm Family of the Year program is sponsored by the University of Minnesota and honors families across Minnesota who are actively engaged in farming or an agricultural production.
June 26, 2022 09:04 AM
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By  Staff reports
Business
Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union hosts free shred days at fairgrounds
June 25, 2022 11:51 AM
Arts and Entertainment
Free at the Fair: Check out Pier Country Revue this Saturday and Sunday
June 24, 2022 09:09 AM

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A lineup of sheep fills the show arena at the Wadena County Fair on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
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Charli Snyder presented these beautiful flower displays in old tin cans Thursday, June, 23, 2022, at the Wadena County Fair. The display earned a grand champion.
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Nevaeh Lalone and Bentley Griffis dig for buried coins in a sand pile Thursday, June, 23, 2022, at the Wadena County Fair. This free activity happens each day of the fair.
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Kayla Meeks holds her sheep for judging Thursday, June, 23, 2022, at the Wadena County Fair.
Michael Johnson / Pioneer Journal

Michael Johnson
By Michael Johnson
He's a writer, editor, photographer, truth seeker and promoter of the Wadena area.
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