Steele County Fair

Vikings, Twins and Gophers tickets are available during "Deal or no Deal" Friday at 7 pm at the Steele County Fair, plus items from Paffrath Jewelers.

Kids learn a ton through 4-H. Adults can learn a few things from the kids.

Former Steele County Fair Secretary Jim Gleason stood to acknowledge a standing ovation and thank people for their support.

What's new to eat and see at the Steele County Free Fair?

The 15 annual event features a 5K and two-mile, plus kids 400M and 800M runs. It's held at the Owatonna High School track.

How would you like to have the run of the Steele County Fair and be the subject of countless high fives and photo requests?

5 fun and delicious foods that can only be found in Steele County.

Be sure to get these five events on your summer calendar. You won't be disappointed.

Former Steele County Fair secretary Jim Gleason and his family issued a note of thanks to the community for its support while he battles an aggressive form of brain cancer. Gleason recently stepped down from his post with the fair after advise from his doctors. He was the fair secretary for seven years and after many years as a radio salesman.

Known for his gift of gab, I was stunned to learn that Steele County Fair secretary Jim Gleason was having trouble communicating. That led to a trip to the Owatonna Hospital and ultimately to Rochester to discover that he has brain cancer.