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Grace Laird, 4, and her brother Grant, 6, won first and third in the turtle race Saturday, Aug. 2, at the 2025 Douglas County Fair. Grace finished first with her fast turtle Pink Pony Girl, and Grant ...

PERHAM, Minn. -- Summer is race time across the state. Cars and horses compete on their respective tracks, hoping to cross the finish line first. But in Ottertail County, there's a type of race where ...

The phrase "turtle race" doesn't sound particularly exciting but for the 100-some Columbus residents who participate and watch the exhilarating event at Columbus Days every year, it's a good time.

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From pony rides to turtle races and from kids’ crafts to tours of a historic ironmaster’s mansion, there was plenty to see and do Saturday at the annual Poole Forge Day. Every year, the Historic Poole ...

As I’m sure you’ve no doubt already seen, I had the opportunity to attend Summerfest for the first time this year. I particularly enjoyed the kids’ games, and even more so the turtle races. The stick ...

Thousands of toy turtles will return to Alvin soon after a one-year absence. The 10th running of Alvin ISD Education Foundation’s popular Turtle Race fundraiser will be Feb. 12 at National Oak Park, ...

ANDREWS, Texas — On the 4th of July, every town is sure to have their own set of traditions. For Andrews, that's their turtle race that has become the longest standing tradition for the 4th of July ...

PINE RIVER — Happy Dancing Turtle is offering classes for 4- and 5-year-olds to learn about sustainability and nature appreciation. Beginning Sept. 8 and continuing through the second and fourth ...