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1 The Sauk Rapids Herald Page 1C Tuesday, August 2 Sunday, August 7 A member of ST R Publications 15 years later Mobile exhibit reminds fairgoers of September 11 attacks by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER Each year the Benton County Agricultural Society, a civic group who organizes the county fair, strives to nd new and enticing attractions to lure fair-goers to its six-day event was no different. This September marks the 15th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the nation. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation 9-11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit will be at the Benton County Fair August 2-7. People will be able to view the memorial from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m on Sunday. The 1,000-square-foot exhibit features documented audio, video and artifacts from the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. Four former New York City Fire ghters, who were on duty during the attacks, will accompany the exhibit and be available for Mobile exhibit continued on pg. 2C PHOTOS SUBMITTED The 53-foot tractor trailer unfolds into a 1,000-square-foot exhibit which is manned by former New York City Fire ghters who were on duty the day of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center.

2 age 2C The Sauk Rapids Herald Mobile exhibit continued from page 1C BENTON FAIR COUNTY Schedule of Events Monday, August :30 a.m. 4-H Conference Judging for exhibits for livestock families 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 4-H Conference Judging for all Noon-6 p.m. Noon-7p.m. *Scheduled activities are subject to last minute changes or substitutions* on next page THEISEN DENTAL Our Patients LIKE Their DENTIST, T, other exhibitors Commercial/Discovery/Heritage Buildings set-up Open Class Craft/Agricultural Exhibits - entry day Tuesday, August 2 8:30 a.m. Open Class Craft/Ag Exhibit Judging - Ag Craft Building 9 a.m.-noon Commercial/Discovery/Heritage Buildings set-up 9 a.m. 4-H Swine Judging - Show 10 a.m. 4-H Demonstrations - Cottonwood 10 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. Ag in the Classroom - FFA Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Slew Foot Family - Music - Cottonwood Noon, 2 & 4 p.m. Raptor Center - FFA Tent Noon-9 p.m. Commercial/Discovery/Heritage Buildings open Noon-midnight Beer Garden open 1 p.m. 4-H Beef Judging - Show 1, 3 & 5 p.m. Brian Richards - Magic - Cottonwood 5-11 p.m. Midway open (regular admission) 5:30 p.m. Vehicle Extraction - Sauk Rapids Fire Department - Activity Area 6 p.m. 4-H Lamb Lead - Show 6:30 p.m. 4-H Sheep Judging - Show 7 p.m. St. Cloud Music Academy - Music - Cottonwood 7 p.m. Motocross - Grandstand 8 p.m.-midnight Johnny Holm - Beer Garden 9 p.m. Movie- Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron FFA Tent Kampa Gerbi and associates Your Traditional Insurance Agency Enjoy the Fair! the It s Tooth! Downtown Sauk Rapids ~ Little Falls, MN Location Rice, MN Location 107 4th St NE Pine County Bank Building PO Box County Road 21 Little Falls, MN Rice, MN Phone: Phone: Office Hours Monday-Friday Visit us online: 8:30 am-5:00 pm Providing Dependable Insurance Services to Central Minnesota Since 1934 R-30-1B-ta questions. Visitors will even be able to see an actual beam salvaged from the damaged towers. Entrance is free of charge. When the rst attack happened I was sitting in a rst responder class during my second year of law enforcement school at Alexandria Technical College. We started watching live feed and watched in real-time when the second plane hit. It was clear to me at that point, I would be activated, said Brad Kadlec, Benton County Sheriff s Deputy and K-9 Handler who served in the Air Force National Guard 133rd Airlift Wing in security enforcement. Four coordinated attacks were executed on Sept. 11, Nineteen men hijacked four passenger airlines under the directive of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. The planes crashed into a eld near Shanksville, PA (on its way to Washington, D.C.), the Pentagon and the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the deadliest terrorist strike on United States soil. Following the attacks, Kadlec was immediately activated for two years. Although being alerted twice for overseas deployment, he fortunately remained stateside and served from Fort Snelling and MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla. The biggest feeling I had after watching the footage from the classroom was that I wanted to get out and do something, but being so far away it wasn t so simple, he said. Kadlec remembers how stressful the days were following the attacks. He had trained and prepared, but the members of his unit worked hour shifts, six days on and one day off, for weeks on end. We were unsure if the threat to the United States was over are we at risk for another attack? An act of terrorism brings to the forefront our security and this could have happened to anyone or anywhere at any number of targets, Kadlec said. Kadlec also remembers the nation s response. As with any great war, when you have one common enemy, the country had one focus and one goal. It was a What do farmers do for you? Learn at Thank a Farmer Children of all ages can have fun learning about the important role farmers and agriculture have on their daily lives at the Thank a Farmer Magic Show. The show will take place at the FFA Tent on Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. and again Sunday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The Thank a Farmer Magic Show presenter, Joyce Rife, comes from a six generation family farm. She attended Iowa State University graduating in Home Economics Education and has traveled the world in the eld of entertainment. Farmers and ranchers are the most important producers in the world especially if you like to eat, wear clothes and live in a home, Rife said. Thank a Farmer is passionate in conveying an authentic and informed message of agriculture and how farmers not only provide food, but also products used in nearly all consumer basic needs. Nothing Runs like a Deere The RDO Promise - Uptime Guaranteed TM PHOTOS SUBMITTED Visitors will be able to view documented audio, video and artifacts from the September 11, 2001 attacks. moment we came together, he said. On Sept. 11, 2001, Stephen Siller (for whom the foundation was named) had just nished his shift with Brooklyn s Squad 1, on his way to play golf with his brothers, when he got word of the rst plane hitting the Twin Towers over his scanner. He called his wife Sally and asked her to relay the message to his brothers that he d catch up with them later and returned to get his gear. Siller drove his truck to the entrance of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel which had already been closed for security purposes. He strapped on 60 pounds of gear and raced on foot to the The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation which created the 9/11 Never Forget Exhibit was established in honor of a New York City re ghter who lost his life saving others during the attacks. Twin Towers where he gave his life while saving others. Siller left behind a wife and ve children. 15 % OFF ANY PAINTING Paint Your Own Pottery Clip n Save or mention this coupon 107 Avon Ave. N. P.O. Box 408 Avon, MN Dana Schmainda Kaye Schmainda Not valid with any other offer or coupon Offer expires Aug. 31, 2016 Groups of 6 or more call for a reservation Customer Focused. Quality Driven. 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3 The Sauk Rapids Herald Page 3C Grandstand Events Tuesday, August 2, 7 p.m. Motocross (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) Wednesday, August 3, 7:30 p.m. Demolition Derby (Gates open at 5 p.m.) Thursday, August 4, 6 p.m. Truck Pull (Gates open at 5 p.m.) Friday, August 5, 5 p.m. Tractor Pulls- antique, out-of- eld, semi (Gates open at 4 p.m.) Saturday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. Demolition Derby (Gates open at 4 p.m.) Sunday, August 7, 2 p.m. Monster Truck Show (Pit party begins at 1 p.m.) Heritage Building turns 100 The Heritage Building located on the Benton County Fairgrounds was built in It was originally used for poultry exhibits for almost 65 years before a new poultry barn was built. Open class arts and crafts lled the building for a couple years, but soon the building was used for storage. In 2002, after a last-effort appeal by the fair board, the building began a transformation and was restored to its original condition in time for the 2003 fair. It took on the name Heritage Building and has been the main exhibit location for the Benton County Historical Society along with the Benton County Master Gardeners and Tri-County Beekeepers. Visit our booth at the Fair and buy your tickets to September 10th at Rollie s Rednecks & Longnecks th Street NW Rice, MN Providing services including Cable TV, High Speed Internet and Advanced Phone Features to the communities of: Rice Ramey Gilman Bock Foreston Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Financial so Financial solutions centered on you mycmcu.org Centered on you. Sauk Rapids FIRE DEPARTMENT Our Family Helping Your Family Federally Insured by NCUA FOLEY MEDICAL CENTER New Patients Welcome! River Rock, Boulders, Screened Black Dirt, Class #5 Gravel, Septic Systems, General Excavating and More Providing Care for Your Entire Family Dr. Kevin Stiles & Barbara Mergen, CNP 471 Highway 23, Foley, MN (320) I m very impressed with the business. 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Joel Duray, Rice Rice, MN US-10, Royalton, MN (320) Fair schedule continued Wednesday, August 3 8 a.m. 4-H Dairy Goat Judging - Show 9:30 a.m. 4-H Dairy Judging - Starting with showmanship - Show 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Commercial/Discovery/Heritage Buildings open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Farm Bureau Scavenger Hunt - Little Red Barn Noon, 2 & 4 p.m. Halls of Magic - Cottonwood Noon, 2 & 4 p.m. Raptor Center - FFA Tent Noon - Midnight Beer Garden open 1 p.m. Miniature Horse Show - Horse 1-5 p.m. Midway open (All rides/ All Ages Armband Day) 1, 3 & 5 p.m. Slew Foot Family - Music - Cottonwood 1, 3 & 6 p.m. Pig Races-Leader Racing Pigs - Activity Area 1, 3, 5 & 7 p.m. Doug Ohman MN Author - 5 p.m.-midnight Midway open (regular admission) 6 p.m. Premiere Showmanship Contest - Show 6-9 p.m. Walzateers - Music - Cottonwood 7 p.m. 4-H Livestock Auction - Show 7:30 p.m. Demolition Derby - Grandstand 8 p.m.-midnight Tripwire - Beer Beer Garden 9 p.m. Movie Kung Fu Panda 3 FFA Tent Thursday, August 4 8 a.m. 4-H Poultry Judging - Show 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Commercial/Discovery/Heritage/ Ag Craft Buildings open 10:30 am 4-H/FFA Tractor Driving Contest - Grandstand Pit Area Noon 4-H Aerospace Show - Horse Noon, 2 & 4 p.m. Wendinger Band - Cottonwood Noon, 2 & 5 p.m. Doug Ohman- MN Author - Noon-6 p.m. Midway open (regular admission) Noon-6 p.m. Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo - FFA Noon-midnight Beer Garden open 1 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Judging - Show 1, 3 & 5 p.m. Halls of Magic - Cottonwood 1, 3 & 5 p.m. Pig Races - Leader Racing Pigs - Activity Area 2 p.m. Century Farms Recognition/AgStar Grant Presentation - Cottonwood 3-5 p.m. 4-H Livestock exhibits released - barns cleaned/buildings closed 5 p.m. Open Class Livestock/Horses Check In - Livestock Barns 6 p.m. Truck Pull - Grandstand 6 p.m. Horse Barn opens - Animals Checked In 6 p.m. Beaus & Bells Square Dancing - Cottonwood 6-11 p.m. Midway opens (All rides/ All Ages Armband Day) 7 p.m. Talent Show - Cottonwood 8 p.m.-midnight IV Play - Beer Garden 9 p.m. Movie How to Train Your Dragon 2 FFA Tent on next page Elect Kurt Hunstiger Enjoy the Benton County Fair Don t forget to try our turkey legs at the fair! 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4 age 4C The Sauk Rapids Herald Friday, August 5 9 a.m. 4-H Horse Pleasure Show with Cloverbuds - Horse 9 a.m. Open Class Poultry Show - Poultry Barn 9 a.m. 4-H Small Pets Show with Cat & Exotic Show - Cottonwood 9:30 a.m. Open Class Sheep Show - Show a.m. Livestock Demonstrations - In front of livestock barns 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Reptile Sideshow - Activity Area 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Commercial/Discovery/Heritage/ Ag Craft buildings open 11 a.m. 4-H Lama Show - Show Noon Midway opens (regular admission) Noon, 2 & 4 p.m. Brian Richards - Magic - Cottonwood Noon-6 p.m. Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo - FFA Area Noon-midnight Beer Garden open 1 p.m. Cribbage Tournament - Beer Garden 1 & 3 p.m. Friends in Harmony - Music - Cottonwood 1-5 p.m. Midway - $25. Armbands - All Rides/All Ages 2, 4 & 6 p.m. Thank a Farmer - Info Magic Show - FFA 3 p.m. Free Corn Feed - Sponsor: Benton- Sherburne Corn Growers From our family to yours, we hope you enjoy the Benton County Fair! FREE WI-FI LUNCH MEETINGS See us on Facebook Start your day out right with our coffee this fair weekend! 214 2nd Ave N Sauk Rapids Hours: Mon-Fri 6 am til 8 pm Sat 7 am til 8 pm Sun 7 am til 6 pm The 901 Grille at the VFW Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 4-8 p.m. Subject to planned events Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 Lic # COME VISIT US AT THE FAIR! LIVE MUSIC! Every Thursday 7-10 pm HAPPY HOUR: Every Day 4:30-6:30 p.m. Guests Welcome Have a great time at the fair! 603 N Benton Dr Auto - Home - Renters - Business - Life - Health Have fun at the FAIR!! Paul Nordquist Michael Opsahl Ryan Stack 114 Division Street, (320) (800) mopsahl@twfg.com RELAX & ENJOY OUR NEW PATIO! Please Join Us! See you soon! Poultry returns to the fair PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER The Janorschke family (from left) Sophia, 14, Abbie, 18 and Jake, 13, enjoy showing their poultry projects at the Benton County Fair. They are members of the Duelm 4-H Club. Janorschke family looks forward to showing birds by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER SAUK RAPIDS The Benton County Fair is less than one week away and soon 4-H participants and animals will be ooding the barns and grounds, preparing their animals in hopes of receiving a purple ribbon. After being absent in 2015, poultry, birds and all feathered friends will make their return to the Benton County Fair. According to Benton County 4-H Coordinator Heidi Anderson, as of the June 11 deadline, the Benton County Fair had 85 4-H entries, six Cloverbud entries and an additional 25 general exhibitors who plan on participating, a number slightly up from its 2014 registrants. As Avian Flu episodes spread across 23 counties by May 2015, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health made a crucial decision for the safety of poultry producers and cancelled all bird exhibits at county and state fairs, trade shows, petting zoos and other bird gatherings. Poultry projects were more than three months underway for participants, but the threat of crosscontamination was haunting to an industry which had already lost nine million birds in the endemic. The Board of Animal Health rescinded their decision Nov. 30, I was excited when they announced poultry would be allowed again, said 18-yearold Abbie Janorschke of Clear Lake. I m more used to the project, so I knew it would be easier than showing dairy like I did last year. The children of Mitch and Sue Janorschke Abbie, Sophia, and Jake were just some of the participants affected by the state-wide decision. They had been involved in poultry projects for about six years and had been invited more than once to the Minnesota State Fair for their prizewinning breeding pens and egg layers. We were all disappointed, but we all found projects to do so we could still participate in the fair, said 14-year old Sophia. Because the Benton County Small Animals Committee did not want to disappoint their poultry participants and felt the need to support the industry during its unexpected crisis, they created a framework for 4-H participants to compete at the Sophia holds a New Hampshire Red rooster which she will pair with a hen for an entry in the breeding pen class. fair without birds present. They also allowed the existing enrollees an additional two-week extension to enroll in other livestock and educational projects. But when the three members of the Duelm 4-H Club heard the news this past December, they quickly began planning for their poultry The Janorschke s ordered New Hampshire Red and Black Star chickens for their 2016 projects. We Carry... Ritchie Waterers Chemicals - herbicides - fungicides - insecticides Fencing Cattle Handling Equipment Stop by and see us at the Benton County Fair August 2-7 Booth #19 & Quail Road NE (320) (888) toll free OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK projects once again. We were hesitant at rst, but not enough to not order. We aren t exposed to a lot of birds so we don t have that underlying fear that we could have loss, Abbie said. The students, who recently moved from their home in Foley to a rural farm, decided what birds they would order at the beginning of the year. They ordered about 40 birds (half of what they would normally) because of the lack of space to start the chicks during their move and received them in late February. This year they will compete in the breeding pen class with their New Hampshire Red roosters and hens and brown egg layer class with their Black Star chickens. They also have a few specialty birds, a Cochin, an Ameraucana and a Brahma that they may submit for open class. I enjoy knowing people are going to be able to look at my birds again, Sophia said. I enjoy showing poultry more than anything else because I have the experience and knowledge. And I like being around chickens they can be good companions. 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5 The Sauk Rapids Herald Page 5C LOCAL NEWS Learn about Minnesota Raptors The University of Minnesota s Raptor Center will make appearances at the Benton County Fair beginning at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2 and Wednesday, Aug 3 at the FFA Tent. Established in 1974 as part of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, the Raptor Center rehabilitates approximately 800 sick or injured birds of prey each year while helping to identify emerging environmental issues related to raptor health and populations. While the center does their best to rehabilitate all birds, some have extensive injuries which prohibit them from being released back into the wild. The Raptor Center currently houses roughly 30 raptors for educational purposes and reaches over 200,000 people each year through public education programs and events like the ones which will be featured at the fair. The Raptor Center will be bringing a bald eagle and three other birds of prey usually owls, hawks or falcons to the fairgrounds and will educate the community on the raptors of Minnesota, their role in the environment and the positive and negative impacts humans can have in their lives. Each program will last one hour. Free Shuttle The Benton County Agricultural Society will again be offering Tuesday through a free shuttle to the fair from Sauk Rapids Friday VFW Post No p.m.-midnight The shuttle will leave Saturday 10 a.m.- on the hour from the midnight VFW to the fairgrounds and depart the main and Sunday entrance of fairgrounds 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on the half hour. Shuttle Hours: We are not just an ordinary pharmacy Come see for yourself all we have to offer! Village Pharmacy & Gifts 108 S 2nd Ave rd St N, St. Cloud, MN 5 p.m. 4-H Fashion Revue - Cottonwood 5 p.m. Tractor Pull (Antique, Out of Field, Modi ed, Semis) - Grandstand 5 p.m.-midnight Midway - Regular Admission 7 p.m. Police K9 Dog Demonstration - Activity Area 7 p.m. Talent Show - Cottonwood 8 p.m.-midnight The Farmer s Daughters - Beer Garden 9 p.m. Movie Zootopia FFA Tent Saturday, August 6 8 a.m. Open Class Goat Show - Show 9 a.m. 4-H Horse Judging/Horse Training Game Show/Judging - Horse 9 a.m. Open Class Rabbit Show - Rabbit Barn/Outside 9 a.m. Open Class Pigeon Show - Poultry Barn 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Remote Control Car Racing - Full Throttle Raceway - Activity Area 10 a.m. Rooster Crowing Contest - Cottonwood 10 a.m.-noon. Home Depot - Make It & Take It - FFA 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Commercial/Discovery/Heritage/ Ag Craft Buildings open 10:30 a.m. Kids Pedal Tractor Pull - near FFA (Registration at 9:30 am) 11 a.m. Open Class Dairy Show - Show 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Farm Bureau Scavenger Hunt - Little Red Barn 11 a.m., 1 & 4 p.m. Jack & Kitty - Variety Show - Cottonwood Noon, 3 & 6 p.m. Monroe Crossing - Music - Cottonwood Noon-5 p.m. Midway open (All rides/ All Ages Armband Day) Noon-11 p.m. Bingo - Lions Building Noon-midnight Beer Garden Open 2, 4 & 6 p.m. Thank a Farmer - Info Magic Show - FFA 2 & 5 p.m. Jim Berner Music Memories IT S BENT FAIR TIME! N COUNTY And We re Out to Celebrate! STOP BY OUR BOOTH TO WIN PRIZES Fair Specials all week FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS AGRi-Speed HITCH HAY MANAGERS SAVE $$$$ SKID STEER BUCKETS GATES CALF HUTS Messer Repair & Fabricating LLC FRANKLIN WATERERS CALF HEAD CHUTE MILK BARS Find us at the Benton County Fair for a FREE Freezy Pop 110 First Street South, Store Hours: Open 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Don t forget... We carry twine, net wrap, and all your supplies for hay season. We also have custom bale wrapping, roasted soybeans, and a store full of things you didn t ever know you needed. Stop by and see how we can help. Gilman Co-op Creamery FEED & FARM SUPPLY STORE Gilman, MN Open M-F 7:30-7, Sat. 7:30-5, Sun ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC. The milk marketing cooperative of choice for Midwest dairy farmers. For more information: AMPI Paynesville Division R30-1B-TV LAUNDROMAT & TANNING Have a GREAT TIME at the Fair! 15 North 2nd Ave OPEN DAILY Laundry 6 am-9 pm Tanning 8 am-9 pm Have a great time at the fair! Office (320) Fax (320) paul@freds-plumbing.com R-30-1B-tv Commercial & Residential enti Services PAUL FREDERICKSEN Customer Service / Sales Clear Lake (320) Little Falls (320) Toll Free (888) Lincoln Ave NE St. Cloud, MN 56304

6 Page 6C 4 p.m. Open Class Lama Show - Show 5 p.m.-midnight Midway Open (regular admission) 6:30 p.m. Demolition Derby - Grandstand 7 p.m. Talent Show Finals - Cottonwood 8 p.m.-midnight 32 Below - Beer Garden 9 p.m. Movie Monsters University FFA Tent THE SAUK RAPIDS HERALD Map of the Fairgrounds Sunday, August 7 10 a.m. 4-H Horse Grand Entry Parade, Cloverbuds & Horse Fun Show - Horse 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never 10:30 a.m. Lama Fun Time - Livestock Barn Area 11 a.m. Open Class Beef Show - Show Noon, 1:30 & 3 p.m. Thank a Farmer - Info Magic Show - FFA Noon-2 p.m. Military Day Auction - Beer Garden Noon, 2 & 4 p.m. Jack & Kitty - Variety - Cottonwood Noon-4 p.m. Ag Craft Building open Noon-5 p.m. Midway open (family matinee/ special ticket prices) Noon-5 p.m. Commercial/Discovery/Heritage Buildings open Noon-5 p.m. Beer Garden open (outdoor games and half price tap beer) Noon-5 p.m. Bingo - Lions Building 1 p.m. Dog Show - Canine Agility of Central MN - Activity Area 1 p.m. Monster Truck Show - Pit Party - Grandstand 1 & 3 p.m. Granite City Cloggers - Cottonwood 2 p.m. Monster Truck Show - Grandstand 5 p.m. All exhibits released - Closing of the 104th Annual Benton County Fair Enjoy the Benton County Fair 2016! Returning this year! Foci: Minnesota Center for Glass Arts Watch as artists turn molten glass into works of art at their mobile hot shop. Foci has returned once again to the Benton County Fair with help provided by a Central MN Arts Board grant. For more information visit Tuesday, Aug. 2 Saturday, Aug p.m. at Heritage Square Sauk Rapids LIQUOR #1 IN CUSTOMER SERVICE! HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9am-10pm Friday-Saturday rday 8am-10pm Please Drink Responsibly - Never Drink & Drive! Enjoy the Benton County Fair 312 Benton Drive N., SAUK RAPIDS, MN Tunnel 2 Towers 9/11 Exhibit Foci MN Center for Glass Arts Monroe Crossing Butter y House The Raptor Center Leader Pig Racing Animals, fair food and fun!! rd Ave S, Providing Shade Solutions from The Hot Summer Heat with Retractable Awnings You Imagine It. We Cover It! CALL US OR STOPBY FOR ALL YOUR PROPANE NEEDS! Have fun at the fair! Serving the Twin Cities, the Upper Midwest (Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin) and Beyond! America s Propane Company Open 7:30 am - 4 pm 931 Lincoln Ave, (320)