Proceeds from the annual Fourth of July rite support everything from the local fire district to parochial and public schools
It is doubtful that the tens of thousands of fans that witness the St. Paul Rodeo every year know that while they are enjoying the top Fourth of July rodeo in the land, they are also contributing greatly to nearly 50 local nonprofit organizations.
From the nearby fire district to the parochial school around the corner and the high school up the street, the rodeo has a tradition of monetary support that dates back many decades…