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ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Ten dairy princesses from across Minnesota have been named finalists for the 68th Princess Kay of the Milky Way, after participating in virtual or in-person judging sessions held May 14-15. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the typical Dairy Promotion and Leadership event…
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Allen Merrill from Parker, South Dakota, was re-elected chairman of Midwest Dairy during the organization’s annual meeting held last week in Des Moines, Iowa. Elections for the Corporate board officer team also were held. Charles Krause,…
Five college students to serve as dairy industry advocates COLUMBUS, Nebraska – In another move toward shaping future dairy champions, Midwest Dairy announces the 2021 class of Nebraska Dairy Ambassadors. This group of five students will promote the dairy community…
COLUMBUS, Nebraska - Lindsey Marotz, a 19-year-old University of Nebraska elementary education major from Hoskins was crowned Nebraska Dairy Princess during the Nebraska State Dairy Convention Banquet on March 18 in Columbus, Nebraska. Marotz, the daughter of Kevin and Leah…
St. Paul, Minnesota – Due to current COVID-19 restrictions and out of concern for the safety of all participants, the 2021 Minnesota District meetings will be held virtually through Zoom. Join us on February 17 at 11:30 a.m. as Midwest…
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) has honored Mike Kruger as the 2020 recipient of the Richard E. Lyng Award for his contributions and distinguished service to dairy promotion. Kruger, former CEO of Midwest Dairy…
St. Paul, Minn. – The national dairy checkoff announced the recipients of its academic scholarships to students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy and who have shown potential to become future industry leaders. Seven of this year’s scholarship winners are…
Saint Paul, Minn. – Brenna Connelly, a 19-year-old college student from Byron, Minnesota, representing Olmsted County, was crowned the 67th Princess Kay of the Milky Way at a private ceremony that was streamed virtually on Aug. 12. Connelly will serve…
ANKENY, Iowa – Meghan Hettinga, a 20-year-old from Orange City, Iowa, was crowned the 67th Iowa Dairy Princess during an afternoon ceremony at the Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny. Meghan, daughter of Jason and Mary Hettinga, will spend the year serving as a…
The event virtually united members of the dairy supply chain to gain valuable insights and prepare for the post-COVID-19 future St. Paul, Minn. – Midwest Dairy hosted the third annual Dairy Experience Forum on July 15, convening more than 400…
Corporate Board members from left to right: Barb Liebenstein, Treasurer; Charles Krause, First Vice Chair; Allen Merrill, Chair; Dan Hotvedt, Second Vice Chair; Lowell Mueller, Secretary ST. PAUL, Minn. – Allen Merrill, a dairy farmer from Parker, South Dakota, was…
The annual coronation event will be live streamed on the Princess Kay Facebook page. Butter sculpting will take place in closed sessions at the butter booth on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds beginning Aug. 13. Saint Paul, Minn. – The 67th…