Three fairgrounds Halloween events approved by commission, one still in flux

The Hill County Commission has decided that three Halloween events at the Great Northern Fairgrounds — the Havre Jaycees Haunted House, the escape room and a 4-H halloween celebration in the 4-H Chuckwagon — can move forward after their compliance with fire codes was called into question late last week.

Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said this morning that they are still discussing whether or not to approve the concert in the Bigger Better Barn, but the fire safety issues could easily be sidestepped entirely by moving it into the beer gardens.

These decisions come after the co...