Steele County Fair

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Vikings, Twins and Gophers tickets are available during "Deal or no Deal" Friday at 7 pm at the Steele County Fair, plus items from Paffrath Jewelers.

What's new to eat and see at the Steele County Free Fair?

How would you like to have the run of the Steele County Fair and be the subject of countless high fives and photo requests?

Former Steele County Fair secretary Jim Gleason and his family issued a note of thanks to the community for its support while he battles an aggressive form of brain cancer. Gleason recently stepped down from his post with the fair after advise from his doctors. He was the fair secretary for seven years and after many years as a radio salesman.

Known for his gift of gab, I was stunned to learn that Steele County Fair secretary Jim Gleason was having trouble communicating. That led to a trip to the Owatonna Hospital and ultimately to Rochester to discover that he has brain cancer.

Residents practically stormed the fairgrounds in Owatonna when the rain finally stopped early Friday afternoon and the sun came out. Sunglasses were propped up on most noses as the weekend of the Steele County Fair got underway with spectacular weather.

Two outdoor worship services will open day six of the Steele County Free Fair in Owatonna.

The day started with rain. The wind picked up. The rain went away, but came back over and over throughout the day.

For the second time this week, the Steele County Fair will cater to the younger generation during Friday's Kids Day observance.