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Thrill of a lifetime: Fans meet Keith Urban at the Mississippi Valley Fair

By Brian Weckerly,

3 hours ago

You never know when you’ll come across some magic at the Mississippi Valley Fair.

Residents from the Prophetstown S.T.R.I.V.E. facility had the thrill of a lifetime when they got to meet country superstar Keith Urban after his performance at the fair. They say it was a great honor the meet Urban, and they were blown away by his generosity.

For more information about S.T.R.I.V.E., click here.

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