Despite cooler temperatures, the heat and drought weren’t too far from Gov. Jay Nixon’s mind as he spoke during the Missouri State Fair’s opening ceremonies Thursday.
Noting the 110th anniversary of the fair and its “Then and Wow” theme, Nixon said it was important to, “remember the past and embrace the future of Missouri agriculture every day.”
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