Event attendees enjoyed exotic reptiles, a myriad of carnival rides and games, and 4-H members competing in the annual Barnyard Olympics as part of the East Otter Tail County Fair in Perham on Saturday, July 23.
The band of Eric Roggenkamp of Bluffton and Larry Selander of New York Mills plays everything by their expert ears along with the fun of experimenting.
The crowds of people brought long lines for practically everything from the rides to food, bathrooms and the demo derby event on Saturday night. And for the first time in 10 years, the heat didn't include calling for health help though a few kids were overheated.
"She is an individual who works tirelessly for others,” said Melissa Dahl, Otter Tail County Public Health coordinator on aging. “She is the first to call and check in on people to make sure they are doing OK.”
The History Museum of East Otter Tail County, Perham, is calling on all residents to share any histories, stories, legends, myths or photographs during March.
