Fair board plans 2012 activities

The Great Northern Fair Board continued planning the activities at the fair in Hill County this summer, including the possibility of bringing a reptile attraction and the chance of having some new food attractions.

Fairground manager Tim Solomon said he has been in contact with a representative of a reptile show that could perform at the Great Northern Fair, and the board might be able to get a deal on the show as it books its tour through the region.

The show includes an alligator and boa constrictor, turtles and other animals, which would be on the midway all day as well as having three s...