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Janell Wink shared a view of the Crow Wing County Fair from 2021, in Brainerd.
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.
Crab leaves and clover near the house at John Pfeiffer’s dad’s house in Andover.
L-JanellWinkCrowWingCountyFair
Janell Wink shared a view of the Crow Wing County Fair from 2021, in Brainerd.
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