First days of Becker County Fair showcase talent, tradition and energy

First days of Becker County Fair showcase talent, tradition and energy

DETROIT LAKES — Despite a muddy arena and a brief spurt of rain, the energy at the Becker County Fairgrounds couldn’t be dampened Wednesday evening. From the grit of the rodeo ring to the joy of the midway, the fair offered a full slate of summer fair fun. By Thursday morning, the livestock barns were bustling as 4-H exhibitors and their animals prepared for showings in the Amanda Foltz Arena — brushing coats, laying down fresh hay and making fi…