This time next year the Missouri State Fair will have a new covered livestock arena next to the Coliseum, with the first ceremonial shovel of dirt turned at the site on Thursday.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, Fair Director Mark Wolfe said the 17,600 square — foot MFA Youth Livestock Arena will convert the existing uncovered warm-up ring into a more versatile facility.
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