Are You Ready for a Normal Steele County Fair?
The countdown to the Steele County Free Fair drops below 100 days this weekend, August 17-22 in Owatonna. Last May when the event was canceled the 'Countdown to the Fair' clock at www.scff.org was set a staggering 455 days. Fair manager Scott Kozelka said on a recent 'Fair Talk' broadcast, "I've never felt better."
He still watches updates from health officials closely, but says "People are ready," based on surveys he's seen of the general public's desire to attend regular events including the Minnesota State Fair. An update from Governor Walz on Thursday might shed more light on the chances for a 'normal' summer.