2 directors retire from fair board

Two members of the Steele County Fair Board have announced their retirement.

Bruce Busho retired as of Oct. 1 after serving 31 years on the board. He said that the family has been wintering in Florida in recent years and now grandchildren and retirement are a priority.

Travis Ahrens has been named to fill out Busho’s term, which expires in 2028.

Mark Ditlevson has also announced his retirement from the board after 36 years, effective Nov. 1.

Paul Smith has been named to fill out the term; Ditlevson’s term expires in 2026.

Board members will be elected by voting members of the Steele County Agricultural Society on Nov. 5. Qualifications to be a voting member including living, working or owning property in Steele County or being a superintendent.

Fair Board members have also been working to update the bylaws of the organization and that issue will be discussed and voted on at the annual meeting. The board will also be presenting a review of the 2026 fair.

The annual meeting open to all members of the Agricultural Society will be at 6 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Steele County Community Center on the fairgrounds.

Also, at the October meeting of the board the dates were announced for the second Spring into Summer event on June 4-5, 2027.

Offseason winter storage at the fairgrounds was also announced for Oct. 23 and 24 and those who store vehicles on the grounds have been notified.