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By Josephine Petersen

Freeborn County Probation Services will be at the Freeborn County Fair on Wednesday to educate youth on the consequences of truancy, drugs and alcohol.

Fairgoers can play games and earn prizes while learning the importance of making safe decisions at the stand in the Commercial Building.

Freeborn County truancy agents Jenny Habana and Jennifer Hendrickson will be running the stand. The agents worked with youth to design and build the golf course and stand. Both youth and parents are welcome to stop by from noon to 8 p.m. and play a “Price is Right” style mini golf and answer questions to earn prizes.

A prize drawing is also included at the stand. A hole-in-one means a chance to win one of three $50 gift cards or a pair of airpods. There will also be other prizes available, including prizes for adults to win.

The Freeborn County Probation Services agents said they hope to make education fun and easy for everyone in hopes that by educating more people, negative behaviors can be reduced among youth.

By being available somewhere where the community will be active, they hope more people, especially youth, can be reached and taught about the consequences of partaking in unhealthy activities like vaping, chemical use and sexting. They also hope that by creating a positive impact in the community, rates of vaping, truancy and drug use can be lowered among youth.

The Probation Services Department hopes to reach more people at back-to-school events and the upcoming community safety event.