ST. CHARLES, Minn. – Long-time Winona volunteers Dale and Clara Newcomb are being inducted into the Winona County Fair Hall of Fame. Saturday has been proclaimed Newcomb Day at the fairgrounds. For nearly 50 years the Newcombs have volunteered in 4-H youth activities and fostered thousands of students through St. Martin’s Church and School. Dale was raised on a farm near Nodine, and Clara on a “farmette” in Rollingstone. Dale holds a degree from Winona State and worked at Merchants Bank until retiring in 2017. He served many years with the Fair livestock auction. The Newcombs continue to advise the Pleasant Busy Bee’s 4-H Club. For years at the Fair they have helped set up and tear down exhibits. Since 2017 Dale has a master gardener.
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Newcombs. together they help solve gardening dilemmas for anyone who asks.