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Another two decades of East Otter Tail County fairs were, in effect, approved by the Perham City Council Nov. 10. Approved by the council was a lease with the Perham Agricultural Society (fair board) that will continue to the year 2028. The 32-acre parcel has been owned by the city...

The struggle to forge a long-term lease--and a long-term plan--for the East Otter Tail County Fair will be the subject of an Oct. 20 meeting, 7 p.m. at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend to offer input, noted Perham City Manager Kelcey Klemm. "It seems like just about...

It's time for the East Otter Tail Fair Board to renew its lease with the city. The current five-year lease was intended to be short-term, while the fair task force implemented long range land acquisition, expansion and maintenance plans. The lease expires Dec. 31, 2008. But five...

The future of the East Otter Tail County Fair is once again on the line--just as it has been every August, when the fair board sorts through its expenses and revenues. Once again the fair experienced a loss, reported Dr. Bill Rose, fair board member, at the August 12 Chamber of...

The fair's "Scarecrow Contest" was a popular addition to the 2008 East Otter Tail County Fair. Scarecrows were created by entrants, and the creative works were on display throughout the fair run--with spectators invited to vote for "people's choice." Nearly 500 votes were cast. Winning...

The 2008 East Otter Tail County Fair wrapped up its four day run July 20. Attendance was down overall, but several events were very successful. Sunday attendance, often one of the slower days, was a pleasant surprise. With nearly 1,000 recorded at the gate-- Sunday's attendance...

Like the "Wizard of Oz" story; if you have a brain, a heart and courage--the 2008 East Otter Tail County Fair will be just like home July 17-20. For those who want to use their brain power, along with a little heart and soul, there's the "design-a-scarecrow" contest. Courage and...

Here's your chance to use your brain, and your creativity, to build the perfect corn patch guardian. A "scarecrow contest" is a new feature for the 2008 East Otter Tail County Fair. It is one of several new additions to the fair lineup, including a tug-of-war contest hosted by...

Congratulations go to all Western Minnesota Regional Science Fair competitors, said Shawn Stafki, Perham High School science teacher. Researchers received seven of the 17 State Entrant honors; 10 out of the 26 special awards; and both of the Prairie Wind Middle School entrants, Dacy...