State aims to make Beef Complex a national draw

Janelle Atyeo
Dec 8, 2020
Dec 8, 2020 Updated Mar 23, 2021

Showing cattle — A 4-H exhibitor shows cattle during the 2015 South Dakota State Fair.
Courtesy of iGrow. 4-H Beef Showmanship

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When the Open Class Beef Complex at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds burned down in the early hours of Oct. 31, it took a place that stirred a lot of memories for 4-H families and equine enthusiasts.

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.