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Gov. Eric Greitens supports agriculture at first state fair breakfast

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 17, 2017

VIDEO BY KAITLIN BROTHERS / MULTIMEDIA EDITOR (SEDALIA, Mo.) – Gov. Eric Greitens spoke Thursday at the Governor's Ham Breakfast during the Missouri State Fair. Almost 1,000 attended to hear him speak...

Sedalia Shriners, helping children one burger at a time

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 29, 2016

By STEVEN SPEARS Managing Editor (SEDALIA, Mo., digitalBURG) — Every year, situated across from the Budweiser Stage, nestled between stands selling corn dogs and root beer floats, is the Missouri State...

Racers squeal to the finish line at the State Fair

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 21, 2016

By LEAH WANKUM For the Muleskinner (SEDALIA, Mo., digitalBURG) — It was over in less than 15 seconds, but Bill Spamball won by the hair on his chinny chin chin. Cheered on by a roaring crowd comprised...

Nixon thanks supporters at ham breakfast

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 18, 2016

By MATT BIRD-MEYER Faculty Adviser (SEDALIA, Mo., digitalBURG) — In a short, 10-minute address, Gov. Jay Nixon used his final appearance at the Missouri State Fair Governor’s Ham Breakfast Thursday...

Slideshow: A glimpse at the Missouri State Fair

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 19, 2013

Photos by TAZ HALL and ANDREW MATHER (SEDALIA , Mo., digitalBURG) - The 2013 Missouri State Fair ran August 8-18. This year's theme was "Chicks Dig It!" The fair had everything from a carnival, to live...

Hinder, Three Days Grace close Pepsi Grandstand

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 19, 2013

Photos by ANDREW MATHER Story by ANDY LYONS (SEDALIA, Mo., digitalBURG) -- On the last night of the concerts at the Missouri State Fair, the make-up of the crowd was quite a bit different than the others....

Kelsey K, Toby Keith appeal to 'fun for the entire family'

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 17, 2013

Photos by ANDREW MATHER Story by ANDY LYONS (SEDALIA, Mo., digitalBURG) -- A large “T” shaped deck marked the front of the Pepsi Grandstand Friday night, as the unseasonably cool weather continued...

Oak Ridge Boys open eyes and hearts at State Fair

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 16, 2013

Photos by ANDREW MATHER Story by ANDY LYONS (SEDALIA, Mo., digitalBURG) -- Unseasonably mild weather marked a special night at the Pepsi Grandstand Wednesday. The crowd was a lot different on this...

Rodeo clown says he intended 'no disrespect'

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 12, 2013

(Editor's note: This updated story clarifies the involvement of Tuffy Gessling and his fellow rodeo clown in the incident). By ANDY LYONS (digitalBURG) -- News outlets the world over focused on the Missouri...

Starship, Foreigner entertain night two of the Missouri State Fair

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 10, 2013

Story by ANDY LYONS Photos by ANDREW MATHER (SEDALIA, Mo., digitalBURG.com) - Night two at the Pepsi Grandstand contained quite a different crowd from the first night. The crowd for Starship with Mickey...

Will Hoge and Chris Cagle open Pepsi Grandstand at the State Fair

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 9, 2013

Story By ANDY LYONS Photos By ANDREW MATHER (SEDALIA, Mo., digitalBURG.com) - The Pepsi Grandstand was full of flannel shirts and cowboy hats Thursday night, as Will Hoge and Chris Cagle took...