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Janell Wink shared a view of the Crow Wing County Fair from 2021, in Brainerd.
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Jeanette Duis, of Clarkfield, shared a picture of her 16 year old son Matthew Duis and his grandpa, Glen Jorgenson. Proud moment here, after they went to an auction and Grandpa bought Matthew his first tractor.
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Crab leaves and clover near the house at John Pfeiffer’s dad’s house in Andover.
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Janell Wink shared a view of the Crow Wing County Fair from 2021, in Brainerd.
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