(KNSI) – Even though we are in the dead of winter in central Minnesota, it’s never too soon to start planning for summer.
The Benton County Fair announced its 110th annual event will take place Tuesday, August 1st, through Sunday, August 6th. The yearly get-together features Bingo, 4-H contests, fried food, grandstand events, live animals, music and rides on the Midway.
The Benton County Fair is held at the fairgrounds in Sauk Rapids.
___
Copyright 2023 Leighton Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be broadcast, published, redistributed, or rewritten in any way without consent.

Harvard students told to shelter in place as police investigate shots fired at nearby subway stop
Students and staff at Harvard University have been told to shelter in place following reports of shots fired at a subway station near the school
4h ago

Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit 2-run homers as Braves beat Twins 6-2 to complete a 3-game sweep
Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep. Marcell Ozuna also homered off Joe Ryan, who allowed six runs and eight hits and on...
4h ago