Wheaton is the seat of Traverse County, in the West Central Lakes Region. Lake Traverse and two wild game farms offer wildlife viewing, including ducks and geese, trumpeter swans, pelicans, deer, raccoons and pheasant. It lies where US 75 meets Hwy 27, just east of the South Dakota line and Mud Lake. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 1,581, a decrease of 34 since 1990.
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04/19 Coming to The area
South Dakota BBQ Championships Huron SD May31-June1 Anyone can compete in the backyard BBQ Competition. Meat is provided so you don't need to bring any.
Antique Power Show Huron SD June15-17 Experience the days of antique tractors, cars, steam and stationary gas engines. 150 exhibits and displays, entertainment, demonstrations, flea market, parade and tractor and car games.
Scandinavian Hjemkomst and Midwest Viking Festivals Moorhead MN June28-29 The Midwest Viking Festival is an outdoor gathering of craftsmen, musicians and living history enthusiasts, from throughout the upper Midwest, who specialize in bringing the Viking Age back to life.
Brown County Fair Aberdeen SD August12-18 The Brown County Fair has been providing entertainment and promoting family unity since the 1880s. Enjoy the Dacotah Stampede Rodeo and the demolition derby.
Pioneer Days Albany MN September13-15 Featuring Year of the TRACKS! Construction Equipment and Snowmobiles!
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