Ron Kelsey's first time at the fair was in 1947 when he was 7 years old. Now at 83, he continues to share his passion with visitors every year. https://www.kare11.com/article/entertainment/events/minnesota-state-fair/honorary-life-member-award-given-to-corn-historian-ron-kelsey-after-75-years-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/89-fffdeca1-fab7-4caf-a25c-cb4d8b9c2e74 Welcome to the official YouTube channel of KARE 11 News. Subscribe to our channel for compelling and dramatic storytelling, award-winning investigations, breaking news and information you can use. » Subscribe to KARE 11 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=kare11 » Watch more KARE 11 video: https://www.youtube.com/user/KARE11/videos » Visit KARE11.com: http://www.kare11.com/ » Download our mobile app! https://www.kare11.com/app » Get KARE 11+ on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV: https://www.kare11.com/roku » Find KARE 11 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KARE11/ » Follow KARE 11 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kare11 » Follow KARE 11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kare11/