Halloween, of sorts, comes just a hare early for 4-H kids, rabbits

Halloween, of sorts, comes just a hare early for 4-H kids, rabbits

WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Fair kicked off on a balmy early August afternoon with all the staples ready to go: food trucks, rides, educational tents, livestock entries, local business booths and, of course, a dozen rabbits in costumes. The rabbit, duck, turkey and chicken barn was buzzing at 2 p.m. Wednesday when showmanship judging started for local 4-H kids and their rabbits. Kids were tested on their knowledge of their rabbits: how to car…