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On May 5th, 2023, the Backus American Legion donated $5,000.00 to the Cass County Fair Board. The $5k helps fund various aspects of the county fair held in Pine River.  Pictured from Left to Right are Fair Board representatives Rhonda Adkins and Katie Hemsworth, and Backus Legion Member-at-Large Larry Kostka and Commander Brad Taylor. This donation is made possible through the Backus American Legion’s Charitable Gambling program and its charitable gambling business partner Willards Saloon and Eatery. Photo submitted.

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