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McLeod County Agricultural Association
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,368

To collect and collate historical photographs, memorabilia, and personal stories in order to preserve the history of the McLeod County Fair. The fair will seek out stories and request historical items, for loan or donation, to the McLeod County Agricultural Association. During the 140th anniversary of the fair, visitors can view a history display. Funds will be used to preserve a piece of Minnesota's heritage in a single collection, while educating the public with displays.

McLeod
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Fillmore County Fair
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,650

To provide children an opportunity to see a puppet show with a theme to protect the planet and environment.

Fillmore
Recipient
Stearns County Fair Association
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,368

To increase access to arts and cultural heritage programming at the Stearns County Fair by building a permanent stage for demonstrations, performances, and workshops.

Stearns
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Benton County Agricultural Society
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,368

To introduce a variety of bluegrass musical styles throughout the Benton County Fair week and hire a chainsaw artist to provide demonstrations.

Benton
Recipient
McLeod County Agricultural Association
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,000

To increase exposure and access to arts and agricultural displays, by mounting television screens in exhibit buildings and public areas. By making fair attendees more aware of what is happening in all corners of the fair ground, McLeod County Fair plans on attracting a demographic that typically passes by the arts and agricultural exhibit buildings. Information to be broadcast includes, but is not limited to, arts demonstrations, musical performances, agricultural facts and figures, and McLeod County Fair history.

McLeod