HELENA — The Great Northern Carousel has been a Helena staple for over 20 years, but it takes work to maintain it and keep it rider-ready.

“At least every two years, sometimes every year, we have the original builder of the carousel mechanism come out,” general manager Keith Brugman said. "And then he does a full-on inspection, does all the fine tweaking that he really knows how to do, just to make it continue to run.”

How they keep the carousel running:

Keeping the Great Northern Carousel going

The carousel has been running for 24 years, and meticulous care keeps it going. Bi-weekly maintenance helps ensure rider safety, and when it comes to the animals, there is a special painter who does touch-ups several times each year.

“Lovely place to have with your kids,” employee Gidian Grego

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