The Minnesota State Fair ended weeks of speculation this morning by announcing that there would not be any chicken or poultry exhibits allowed at this years fair.
The Avian Flu outbreak that is bearing down on the United States (even Minnesota) could mean a turkey-less Thanksgiving this November.
Already, more than 21 million birds have been euthanized in order to prevent the spread of the disease...
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.