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Report 1 - Renae Korslein is the new NDSF manager. We discuss her transition to this new position while being with the fair for decades. We also discuss exhibits being up and another strong year for livestock. Report 2 - We discuss the entertainment alignment along with some changes that will go along with the new grand stand with NDSF marketing director Shannon Pearson. Report 3 - We talk to Miss Rodeo NDSF 2010 and the newly crowned 2011 winner, Tasha Gruhot of Grand Forks. We discuss the competition, what they are doing now, and their future endeavors. Report 4 - The NDSF parade kicks off activities today at the fair. We talk to the state fair parade chairman and discuss this year's new entries, the grand marshall, and the politcal flavor at this year's parade. Report 5 - Our reporter Quita Hines talks to the folks at one of the free stages, the High Dive Show. They discuss training involved, the dangers, and risk of injury. Report 6 - We interview Monte McClurg of Hedricks Petting Zoo and discuss the new animals at this year's exhibit along with details of some new borns. Report 7 - Our reporter Quita Hines talks to Trish Perondi of Extreme Canines, another free stage at the NDSF. They discuss the dogs' athleticism and the surprising way they recruit the dogs for their show. Report 8 - We talk to the head grounds keeper for the NDSF and he tells us how his crew sets up for most events, large and small, and how rain effects their routine for daily operations. Report 9 - Our reporter Quita Hines talks with two small business owners at the Pride of Dakota: Abbie Craig & Danielle Stuckle. |
Report 10 - We talk with State Fair manager Renae Korslien about the new $15 million grand stand. We discuss minor complications and the long term vision for events after two big concerts over the weekend, including a sell-out Saturday night with KISS. Report 11 - This report is with the incumbent Ag Commissioner, Doug Goehring, who talks about what he considers the key issue to the race and his thoughts on the NDSF. Report 12 - This report is with democratic Minority Leader in the ND House of Representatives, Merle Boucher, he too talks about what he considers the key issue to the race and his thoughts on the NDSF. Report 13 - We find out what is new at the much traveled NDSG&F area including an inside look at furbearering and trapping. Report 14 - Our reporter Quita Hines covers a first time event at the NDSF, The Diaper Derby. She talks to the organizer of the event and a mom. Report 15 - This report comes from the 4-H livestock competition where our reporter Quita Hines talks to a gal from Belfield and young man from White Earth about their winning hogs. Report 16 - We talk to a young woman from Douglas who is doing well in her 4-H and FFA livestock competitions, including her entries with her sheep. Report 17 - We interview members of a family business who's been doing a freestage at the NDSF for the past 23 years as Daryl from Daryl's Racing Pigs is passing along some of this business onto his daughter as an FFA project. Report 18 - We talk to a member of the NDSF marketing staff about the highs and lows of this year's fair ranging from great concert turnouts to a state fair parade that had a couple mishaps. |
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