 Well, this week's Northwoods adventure takes us to a scene from the Wild West. Our Josh Peterson was there as the Wojo Rodeo held its circuit finals. From riding a bucking Bronco to calf roping, fans came out to cheer on their local rodeo stars during the Wojo Rodeo circuit finals held inside Bemidji Sanford Center. Being able to host such an event is a dream come true for the Wojo Rodeos contractors. I've sat back and told the guy three years ago, I said yeah, next step would be to get into some of these indoor arenas and stuff like that. Last year was our first time and he always comments. He said, well, we made it. One of the reasons Wojo Rodeo came about was to provide an opportunity to grow an interest in rodeo for kids as well as provide an opportunity to compete. We've seen a need for the youth to get involved and there wasn't nowhere for them to get started. So we started putting on free clinics and stuff like that for bareback and saddle bronc and bull riding and different events and trying to grow the sport back up. Creating a family-friendly atmosphere is one of the reasons why this rodeo clown loves the business. During the school year he may be a teacher by day but when it comes to rodeo time he's jellybean the rodeo clown but it's the love for the job and the family atmosphere that makes it all worthwhile. What I enjoy the most is making people laugh. I love looking back at pictures of me being crazy or film and watching you know the whole stand just cracking up either that's hilarious oh my gosh is this guy really doing this. For some families rodeo is in their blood with each family member competing in a different event. For the mother of a rodeo family it can be nerve-wracking. It's very nerve-wracking but I guess when rodeo's in your blood you just do what you have to do. Even for one of the youngest members in a family favorite rodeo events have already been chosen. Riding in the rodeo. Keeping the spirit of not only rodeo alive but the spirit of America as well. With this week's Northwoods adventure in Bemidji I'm Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.