July 24, 2018 by minnehahacd
Now HERE’S something different for you! We have a HAPPY COW TOUR coming up this Friday, July 27 just west of Mobridge, SD, starting at the Darrel and Francie Smith home. Registration starts at 8:30 am. You’ll get a nice bus ride, lunch, and a ton of good information! To find out more, contact Lyle Perman (605-649-7629) or Judge Jessop (605-280-0127). Click on the picture for a better view of the flyer. Hope to see you there!
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