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Cathy Wurzer

An all-nighter for a barred owl at the Minnesota State Fair

Barred Owl
Danielle O'Neill of the Wildlife Science Center holds a barred owl at the Minnesota State Fair.
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We're exploring the State Fair's many animals this week.

This time around, Cathy Wurzer took a break from the barns and found Danielle O'Neill with the Wildlife Science Center.

She had a sleepy-looking barred owl in hand.