State fairgrounds undergoes extensive cleanup after tornado strikes Huron

After a tornado hit Huron, South Dakota, causing significant damage to the state fairgrounds, a massive cleanup effort involving fair staff, prison inmates, and volunteers was launched. Over two weeks, they cleared debris and repaired the damage, ensuring the fairgrounds were ready for the fair scheduled from September 2-7. Remarkably, no injuries were reported, highlighting a fortunate outcome. The successful restoration means the fair will proceed as planned, underscoring the community's resilience and collaborative spirit in the face of disaster.