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    Douglas County 4-H Dog Show results announced
    The Douglas County 4-H Dog Show was held on Friday, August 1 at the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds in Alexandria. Youth and their dogs participated in Agility, Jumpers, Showmanship, Rally O and Obedience events. The day began with Agility, which is patterned after equestrian show...
    lifeSeptember 3, 2014 - 12:00am
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    August 17, 2014
    Douglas County Fair wraps up four-day run
    The Douglas County Fair wrapped up its four-day run under cloudy skies and cooler temperatures Sunday. Big crowds turned out for the fair's opening on Thursday and Friday, boosted by sunny, mild weather. Saturday brought sweltering humidity and temperatures that hit 83 degrees....
    newsAugust 17, 2014 - 7:43pm
    August 14, 2014
    Douglas County Fair begins four days of fun
    It's Douglas County Fair time! Between the rides, games, animals, demolition derby, rodeo, exhibits and food, the fair is a summer event you won’t want to miss! The fair started today, Thursday, August 14, and will run through Sunday, August 17 at the fairgrounds in Alexandria....
    newsAugust 14, 2014 - 10:59am
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    August 25, 2013
    State Fair booth showcases transportation
    The Minnesota Department of Transportation will again have an exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 22-Sept. 2. Located in the Education Building at 1372 Cosgrove Street, MnDOT's booth this year will show the numerous connections between transportation and Minnesotans' daily...
    newsAugust 25, 2013 - 7:51am
    August 24, 2013
    Get free red pine seedling at Minnesota State Fair
    Minnesota Forest Industries (MFI), has been a Minnesota State Fair favorite for 22 years by giving away free seedlings at its booth in the Education Building. And this year, MFI is showing students and teachers how to learn more about trees. Visitors to MFI's booth this year will...
    newsAugust 24, 2013 - 3:24pm
    Preventing tick- and mosquito-borne diseases is focus of State Fair booth
    Minnesotans' least favorite outdoor companions - ticks and mosquitoes - will be the featured "guests" at this year's Minnesota Department of Health exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair.
    newsAugust 24, 2013 - 10:21am
    August 23, 2013
    Tina and Lena to bring smiles at State Fair
    The popular comedy duo, Tina and Lena, has been invited to co-anchor the 20th anniversary celebration of Garage Logic, a KSTP radio program hosted by Joe Soucheray. The program will air from the State Fair this Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. and can also be heard on ESPN 1500. When...
    business / stateAugust 23, 2013 - 12:00am
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    August 21, 2013
    VIDEO: Douglas County Fair draws crowds of 48,000
    Nearly 48,000 people turned out to celebrate the 125th anniversary celebration of the Douglas County Fair. Mother Nature was again kind to fair-goers, providing sunny, warm days. "Everything was just wonderful," said Dale Buchholz, secretary of the Douglas County Agricultural Association...
    newsAugust 21, 2013 - 12:00am
    August 16, 2013
    Find fun at the fair
    Pick your fun: rides, games, 4-H exhibits, corn dogs, races or just strolling down the midway. It's Douglas County Fair time! This year's fair...
    newsAugust 16, 2013 - 12:00am
    Be entertained at the county fair!
    The 2013 Douglas County Fair is under way! The fair kicked off on?Thursday and runs through Sunday at the Douglas County Faigrounds. Admission prices are $6 for adults with children ages 12 and younger free. A four-day wristband is $15.
    lifeAugust 16, 2013 - 12:00am
    August 10, 2013
    Share your Douglas County Fair memories; be part of a story
    The Great Douglas County Get Together, otherwise known as the fair, is celebrating 125 years of history this summer. The Echo Press will once again be in the thick of things, taking tons of photos and videos and putting together expanded coverage special sections about the fair. This...
    newsAugust 10, 2013 - 8:00am
    August 6, 2013
    Share your favorite memories of Douglas County Fair
    The Great Douglas County Get Together, otherwise known as the fair, is celebrating 125 years of history this summer. The Echo Press will once again be in the thick of things, taking tons of photos and videos and putting together expanded coverage special sections about the fair. This...
    newsAugust 6, 2013 - 4:32pm
    January 26, 2013
    Nearly $6 million in improvements approved for 2013 State Fair
    Nearly $6 million in improvements and maintenance projects for the Minnesota State Fairgrounds were approved by the fair's board of managers during the annual meeting of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society - governing body of the fair. The meeting was held January 17-20 at the...
    January 26, 2013 - 2:07pm
    August 22, 2012
    Read and Ride Day at the Minnesota State Fair
    Douglas County Library has announced that Wednesday, August 29, is Read and Ride Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Anyone showing a valid public library card will receive discounted admission for a ticket purchased at the gate (one discount per card). Look for read and ride library...
    Library / lifeAugust 22, 2012 - 12:00am
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