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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ann Miron, a 19-year-old college student from Hugo, was crowned the 54th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds August 22. As Princess Kay, Miron, who represents Washington County, will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for Minnesota’s approximately 5,000 dairy farmers.

Ann is the daughter of Fran and Mary Ann Miron of Hugo and is a student at the University of Minnesota majoring in agricultural education.

Twelve county dairy princesses competed for the Princess Kay of the Milky Way title. Londa Johnson of LaCrescent, representing Houston County, and Jill Warren of Watkins, representing Meeker County, were selected as runners-up. Kelly Riemenschneider of Glencoe, representing McLeod County, was named Miss Congeniality.

Scholarships were awarded to Caitlin Kasper, Owatonna, representing Steele County; Molly Neil, Randolph, representing Dakota County; and Erica Seitzer, St. Peter, representing Nicollet County.

One of Miron’s first duties as Princess Kay will be to sit in a rotating cooler for nearly eight hours on the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair to have her likeness sculpted in a 90-pound block of butter. Each of the 11 other finalists will have her likeness carved in butter during the fair, as well.

Throughout her year-long reign as Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Miron will make public appearances to educate consumers about dairy farmers’ commitment to providing wholesome milk and dairy products and caring for their animals and the land.

Princess Kay candidates are judged on their general knowledge of the dairy industry, communication skills, personality and enthusiasm for dairy promotion. The Midwest Dairy Association™ sponsors the Princess Kay program with funds provided by dairy farmers.

Midwest Dairy Association™ is a non-profit organization that provides consumers with information about the nutrition and wholesomeness of dairy foods, and conducts research and promotional programs.