Clarence Purfeerst was a former state senator from Faribault, who was instrumental in bringing horse racing to Minnesota. He recently passed away at 89. The StarTribune chronicled key parts of his life.
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Clarence Purfeerst was a former state senator from Faribault, who was instrumental in bringing horse racing to Minnesota. He recently passed away at 89. The StarTribune chronicled key parts of his life.