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Fair board votes to end Saturday tractor pull, turn event to raceway
Summary
Dunn County Fair Board voted to discontinue the traditional Saturday tractor pull and hand management of that event to the raceway, citing cost savings and operational responsibility; board directed staff to work with the raceway on plans and return with updates.
Troy Steinhardt, a Dunn County Fair Board member, moved to discontinue the Saturday tractor pull and turn responsibility for pulling events over to the raceway; the motion was seconded by Larry, and the board approved the change by a show of hands.
The action followed extended discussion among board members and event partners about rising costs, staffing demands and declining gate receipts for the tractor pull. In presenting the motion, Steinhardt said, “I guess if it's time, I guess I'd like to make a motion to not have the tractor pull on Saturday nights.” Board members debated alternatives — including a lower-cost “farm pull” format, asking the raceway to stage the pull, or attempting to shrink the purse — before taking the vote.
Why it matters: The tractor pull has been held at the fair for roughly 26 years and is an established tradition for many attendees. Board members said the pull requires substantial staff time and paid labor; moving the…
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