Officials with theMinnesota State Fair are taking a hard look at the situation surrounding the Avian Flu outbreak in the state.  As the virus continues to spread, fair personnel are considering canceling poultry exhibits for this years exposition.

Although any decision at this point would be premature, experts are watching the situation carefully.  The cancellation of the poultry exhibit would help quell the spread of the Avian Flu - which medical and veterinarian officials have been battling since 1997.

The Minnesota State Fair is scheduled to run August 27 - September 7, 2015.

 

 

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