Todd County Ag Society reports strong fair turnout, asks for office and grandstand repairs

Leaders of the Todd County Ag Society updated the Todd County Board of Commissioners on the society’s 2024 fair, reporting strong turnout for grandstand events and the carnival but noting increased costs from inflation and ongoing volunteer shortages.

Mike Wheelenberg, president of the Todd County Ag Society, told commissioners the group is considering discontinuing the demo derby and would like to secure a physical fair office to store documents and provide a place for the public and staff during events. He said the fair had good weather and healthy attendance but that rising costs affected the bottom line.

Society members flagged safety concerns with cracked and loose grandstand planks and asked the county to help coordinate a facilities walk‑through; Mitch Johnson (facilities) was asked to meet with the society for an inspection. Commissioners suggested the society could pursue grants or consider small, county‑supported capital improvements and thanked volunteers for their work.

The board recorded the update; no formal action or funding commitment was made during the meeting.