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Good morning from Collegeville,

Today is an almost perfect summer day in the weather category. The great Minnesota get together kicked off yesterday and if this weather keeps up, they are sure to set a new record once again. Barby and I are going to the State Fair next Friday afternoon and we will be at the taping of the APHC show at 7:45 in the grandstand. We have been doing this for quite a few years and we always look forward to the pork chop on a stick and the bucket of cookies.

Last week we were at a cabin near Akeley on Big Bass Lake. Some friends have managed to form a partnership with two of their sons and together they have built a beautiful place on a very clean, quiet lake. I especially enjoyed taking a dive off of the dock. There is a cabin next door that might be for sale, so if you are interested, let me know.

The first part of this week we were in Sioux Falls. We have a new MPR news and information station in Sioux Falls, KAUR 89.1, and I managed to find some folks that are interested in being program sponsors. If you have not visited downtown Sioux Falls, you must add it to your bucket list. The Sculpture Walk is worth the trip on its own merit. There are fifty sculptures on display in and around the downtown area. The sculptures are owned by the artists and loaned to the exhibit for one year. Each year the city purchases the “People’s Choice” and they add it to their permanent collection. You have until September 30th to submit your vote. Stay at the Holiday Inn City Center 605-339-2000. www.sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com

The show this week is a special collection of highlights from State Fair shows of the past. Special guests include Mindy Smith, Suzy Bogguss, Jearlyn Steele and Becky Schlegel. Enjoy the show and I hope to see you there next Friday evening.

“People may doubt what you say, but they will always believe what you do.” Anonymous