Fair manager fired

Great Northern Fair Manager Mike Sharp has been fired.

Hill County Personnel Manager Emily Meyer confirmed that Sharp’s employment was terminated last week by the Great Northern Fair Board. She said she could comment no further.

Alma Seidel, chair of the fair board, said she could say nothing about what happened. She said she would have to consult with County Attorney Gina Dahl to determine if she was allowed to say anything at a later date.

“I really, really would like to say something,” she said. “But I have to check with Gina.

“It’s important to keep everything legal,”...