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August is time to shine in 4-H

Thursday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 18, more than 120 youth from Carlton County will showcase their learning and achievements in 4-H at the Carlton County County Fair.

4-H at Minnesota county fairs is more than just fun annual events. Every summer, tens of thousands of 4-H youth participate in county fairs to showcase the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year, and to continue their learning experiences. 4-H youth spend months working on projects designed to equip them with essential life skills such as problem solving, decision making, project management, communications an...