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Some of the most exciting events of the fair are the livestock shows. A� er months of hard work and practicing all summer long with their animals, the 4-Hers were excited to come to the county fair to showcase their accomplishments. � e 4-Hers stayed busy washing, clipping, brushing, and cleaning their animals in preparation for the shows.

Champion and reserve cham-pion results:

Champion Market Beef: � om-as Rient, son of Kevin & Brenda of

Waterville.Reserve Champion Market Beef: Haley Domonoske, daughter of David and Amy of Waterville.Champion Heifer: Brianna Baker, daughter of Ken and Heidi of St. Peter.Reserve Champion Heifer: Allison Rients, son of Kevin & Brenda of Waterville.Champion Cow Calf: Garret Domine, son of Troy and Diane of Montgomery.Reserve Champion Cow Calf: Jesse Janvosky, son of Karla of Montgomery.Champion Dairy Steer: Philip Roth, son of Larry & Kim of Montgomery.Reserve Champion Dairy Steer: Ryan Wilme, son of Greg and Cheryl of Le Sueur.Champion Prospect Calf: � omas Rients, son of Kevin & Brenda of Waterville.Reserve Champion Prospect Calf: Adam Rients, son of Kevin & Brenda of Waterville.Champion Beef Senior Showman: Josh Baker, son of Jamie and Tonya of Cleveland.Champion Beef Intermediate Showman: Amelia Schat, daughter of Lonnie & Sue of Le Center.Champion Beef Beginner Showman: Hannah Baker, daughter of Ryan and Jody of Le Center.Champion Dairy Female: Brianna Baker, daughter of Ken & Heidi of St. Peter.Champion Holstein: Bridget Baker, daughter of Ken & Heidi of St. Peter.Champion Jersey: Katelynn Erick, daughter of Steve & Laurie of Madison Lake.Champion Brown Swiss: Brianna Baker, daughter of Ken & Heidi of St. Peter.

Champion Milking Shorthorn: Mitch Kajer, son of Paul & Tammy of New Prague.Champion Red & White: Nathan Traxler, son of Patty of Cleveland.Champion Dairy Crossbred: Sammie Traxler, daughter of Patty of Cleveland.Champion Ayrshire: Marcus Kajer, son of Paul & Tammy of New Prague.Champion Guernsey: Nathan Traxler, son of Patty of Cleveland.Champion Dairy Junior Herd: Sammie Traxler, daughter of Patty of Cleveland.Champion , daughter/Dam: Tyler Erick, son of Steve & Laurie of Madison Lake.Champion Produce of Dam: Andrew Baker, son of Martin and Judy of Madison Lake.Champion Lifetime Production: Sammie Traxler, daughter of Patty of Cleveland.Champion Dairy Senior Showman: Leah Schloesser, daughter of Michael & Darcy of Le Center.Champion Dairy Intermediate Showman: Nathan Traxler, son of Patty of Cleveland.Champion Dairy Beginner Showman: Marcus Kajer, son of Paul & Tammy of New Prague.Champion Overall Dairy Goat: Matthew Springer, son of John and Holly of Cleveland.Reserve Champion Dairy Goat: Ellie Nygren, daughter of Tom and Dawn of Waterville.Champion Meat Goat Beginner Showman: Kendra Blaschko, daughter of Chris and Jo of Le Center.Champion Meat Goat Intermediate Showman: Bryce Blaschko, son of Chris and Jo of Le Center.Champion Meat Goat Senior Showman: Jacob Washa, son of Chad and Vicky of New Prague.Champion Market Goat : Tanner Rutt, son of John and Cathy Belle Plaine.Reserve Champion Market Goat: Dylan Androli, son of Doug and Lisa of Kilkenny.Champion Meat Breeding Doe: Jacob Washa, son of Chad and Vic of New Prague.Reserve Champion Meat Breeding Doe: Tanner Rutt, son of John and Cathy Belle Plaine.Champion Dairy Meat Goat: Tanner Rutt, son of John and Cathy Belle Plaine.Reserve Champion Dairy Meat Goat: Erika Hoppe, daughter of Deb and Kyle of Le Sueur.Champion Dairy Goat Senior Showman: Jacob Washa, son of Chad and Vic of New Prague.Champion Dairy Goat Intermediate Showman: Ellie Nygren, daughter of Tom and Dawn of Wa-

terville.Champion Poultry Poster- Senior: Mitch Widmer, son of Jerry and Julie of New Prague .Champion Poster- Intermediate Tyler Fromm, son of Brenda and Ken of New HopeReserve Champion Poster- Intermediate: Sophia Alladin, daughter of Chad and Molly of Madison

Lake.Champion Poultry Poster- Junior: Mackenzie Wol� , daughter of Greg and Dorothy of Madison Lake.Reserve Champion Poultry Poster- Junior: Ethan Greenwald, son of Ron and Kris of Elysian.

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Champion Poultry Senior Showman: Mitch Widmer, son of Jerry and Julie of New Prague.Champion Poultry Intermediate Showman: Philip Roth, son of Larry and Kim of Montgomery.Reserve Champion Poultry Intermediate Showman: Pepin Richter, son of Paul and Linda of Le Sueur.Champion Poultry Beginner Showman: Ethan Muellerleile, son of Mark and Alicia of Elysian.Reserve Champion Poultry Beginner Showman: Kendra Blaschko, daughter of Chris & Jo of Le

Center.Champion Breeding Rabbit: Nicole Rutt, daughter of John and Cathy of Belle Plaine.Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbit: Trista Hering, daughter of Terry & Tina of Waterville.Champion Rabbit Senior Showman: Ryan Riebel, son of Don & Margie of Le Center.Champion Rabbit Intermediate Showman: Trista Hering, daughter of Terry & Tina of Waterville.Champion Rabbit Beginner Showman: Kendra Blaschko, daughter of Chris & Jo of Le Center.Champion Senior Lamb Lead: Regan Schatz, daughter of Lonnie & Sue of Le Center.Champion Intermediate Lamb Lead: Brittney Tiede, daughter of Lloyd and Diane of Le Center.Reserve Champion Inter. Lamb Lead: Gunnar Starks, son of Collette of Pine Island.Champion Junior Lamb Lead: Mariah King, daughter of Nick & Chris of New Prague.Champion Ewe: Amelia Schatz, daughter of Lonnie & Sue of Le Center.Reserve Champion Ewe: Brianna Baker, daughter of Ken & Heidi of St. Peter.Champion Market Lamb : Amelia Schatz, daughter of Lonnie & Sue of Le Center.Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Regan Schatz, daughter of Lonnie & Sue of Le Center.Champion Sheep Senior Showman: Brianna Baker, daughter of Ken & Heidi of St. Peter.Champion Sheep Intermediate Showman: Amelia Schatz, daughter of Lonnie & Sue of Le Center.Champion Sheep Beginner Showman: Mariah King, daughter of Nick & Chris of New Prague.Champion Breeding Gilt: Haley Domonoske, daughter of David & Amy of Waterville.Reserve Champion Breeding gilt : Danielle Voelkel, daughter of Jon & Pam of Le Center.Champion Barrow: Jesse Schwartz, daughter of Al & Barb of Le Sueur.Reserve Champion Barrow: Haley Domonoske, daughter of David & Amy of Waterville.Champion Market Gilt: Danielle Voelkel, daughter of Jon & Pam of Le Center.Reserve Champion Market Gilt: Michael Milless, son of Richard and Tanya Reimann of Le Sueur.Champion Swine Senior Showman: Haley Domonoske, daughter of David & Amy of Waterville.Champion Swine Intermediate Showman: Michael Keltgen, son of � eresa of Le Sueur.Champion Swine Beginner Showman: Clayton Jans, son of Andy and Ann of Waterville.Champion Horse Senior Showman: Kristi Frederick, daughter of Keith & Mel of Cleveland.Champion Horse Intermediate Showman: Francesca Foneseca, daughter of Nicole and Jeremy of

Le Center.Champion Horse Beginner Showman: Addison Mitchell, daughter of David and Kim of Waterville.Champion Horse Pony Showman: Abigail Fonseca, daughter of Nicole and Jeremy of Le Center.Champion Pony Western Pleasure: Mary Emma Reeser Michael and Denise of New Prague.Champion Intermediate Western Pleasure: Isabel Bahr, daughter of Aaron and Rachel of Webster.Champion Senior Western Pleasure: Kristi Frederick, daughter of Keith & Mel of Cleveland.Champion Pony Western Horsemanship: Mary Emma Reeser Michael and Denise of New Prague.Champion Int. Western Horsemanship: Olivia Balfanz, daughter of Erron and Melissa of Belle Plaine.Champion Senior Western Horsemanship: Kristi Frederick, daughter of Keith & Mel of Cleveland.Champion Trail Class: Kristi Frederick, daughter of Keith & Mel of Cleveland.Champion Senior English Pleasure: Kristi Frederick, daughter of Keith & Mel of Cleveland.Champion Int. English Pleasure: Shelby Reeser Michael and Denise of New Prague.Champion Pony English Pleasure: Mary Emma Reeser Michael and Denise of New Prague.Champion Senior English Equitation: Kristi Frederick, daughter of Keith & Mel of Cleveland.Champion Pony Barrels: Mary Emma Reeser Michael and Denise of New Prague.Champion Junior Barrels: Gage Somers, son of Paul & Nikki of Le Sueur.Champion Intermediate Barrels: Olivia Balfanz, daughter of Erron and Melissa of Belle Plaine.Champion Senior Barrels: Kristi Frederick, daughter of Keith & Mel of Cleveland.Champion Pony Key Race: Isabel Greenwald, daughter of Dan and Christine of Kimball.Champion Junior Key Race: Gage Somers, son of Paul & Nikki of Le Sueur.Champion Intermediate Key Race: Emma Bahr, daughter of Aaron and Rachel of Webster.Champion Senior Key Race: Kristi Frederick, daughter of Keith & Mel of Cleveland.Champion Pony Pole Weaving: Isabel Greenwald, daughter of Dan and Christine of Kimball.Champion Junior Pole Weaving: Gage Somers, son of Paul & Nikki of Le Sueur.Champion Intermediate Pole Weaving: Olivia Balfanz, daughter of Erron and Melissa of Belle Plaine.Champion Senior Pole Weaving: Briana Berninghaus, daughter of Lee & Molly of Montgomery.Champion Pony Jumping Figure 8: Mary Emma Reeser Michael and Denise of New Prague.Champion Intermediate Jumping Figure 8: Olivia Balfanz, daughter of Erron and Melissa of Belle

Plaine.Champion Senior Jumping Figure 8: Kristi Frederick, daughter of Keith & Mel of Cleveland.Champion Pony Egg & Spoon: Mary Emma Reeser Michael and Denise of New Prague.Champion Junior Egg & Spoon: Gage Somers, son of Paul & Nikki of Le Sueur.

Champion Intermediate Egg & Spoon: Logan Erhardt, son of John and Heather of New Prague.Champion Senior Egg & Spoon: Briana Berninghaus, daughter of Lee & Molly of Montgomery.Champion Cat: Alexis Hoefs, daughter of James & Lisa of New Prague.Reserve Champion Cat: Macy Weller, daughter of Matt & Wendy of Kasota.Champion Pet: Briana Berninghaus, daughter of Lee & Molly of Montgomery.Reserve Champion Pet: Macy Weller, daughter of Matt & Wendy of Kasota.

Ellie Nygren of the Elysian area brushes one of several milking goats she brought to the Le Sueur County Fair. Nygren is very passionate about her goat herd, said her mother. The Cleveland High School eighth grader gets up a 5:30 am to milk them before heading o� to cross country practice. Nygren said she likes goats because they have a lot of personality. (Richard Rohl� ng photo)


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Dedication and hours of hard work could be seen in the talents that were displayed in the chalk themed 4-H Family Center this year at the 2015 Le Sueur County Fair.

Champion and Reserve Champion results from General 4-H Project judging which took place on Aug. 18 are

Champion Aerospace: Max Redfearn, son of Michael and Michelle of New Prague.Reserve Champion Aerospace: Noah Redfearn, son of Michael and Michelle of New Prague.Champion Aquatic Robotics: Connor Domonoske, son of Chad and Brenda of Waterville.Champion Cat Display: Craig Brezina, son of Tony and Connie of New Prague.Champion Child Development: Mitchell Tegmeier, son of Larry and Kathy of Morristown.Reserve Champion Child Development: Isabel Greenwald, daughter of Dan and Christine

of Kimball.Champion Community Pride: Farmers Friends club of Waterville and Elysian.Champion Cra� s & Fine Arts: Ellie Nygren, daughter of Tom and Dawn of Waterville.Reserve Champion Cra� s & Fine Arts: Leah Schloesser, daughter of Michael and Darcy of

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Champion Corn: Mitchel Widmer, son of Jerry and Julie of Le Center.Reserve Champion Corn: Justin Birr, son of Donna in Kasota.Champion Dog Display: Avery Pratt, son of Aric and � eresa of Waterville.Reserve Champion Dog Display: Olivia Balfanz, daughter of Erron and Melissa of Belle Plaine.Champion Electric: Max Redfearn, son of Michael and Michelle of New Prague.Champion Engineering Design: Brian Prchal, son of Dan and Jodi of Montgomery.Champion Exploring Animals: Alexis Hoefs, daughter of James and Lisa of New Prague.Reserve Champion Exploring Animals: Allison Rients, daughter of Kevin and Brenda of

Waterville.Champion Exploring the Environment: Brian Prchal, son of Dan and Jodi of Montgomery.Reserve Champion Exploring the Environment: Anna Prchal, daughter of Dan and Jodi of

Montgomery.Champion Fishing Sports: Michael Milless, son of Richard and Tanya Reimann of Le Sueur.Reserve Champion Fishing Sports: Jameson Klein, son of Jim and Bridget of Kasota.Champion Flower Garden: Ellie Nygren, daughter of Tom and Dawn of Waterville.Reserve Champion Flower Garden: Kendra Kajer, daughter of Paul and Tammy of New Prague.Champion Food & Nutrition: Marissa Milless, daughter of Richard and Tanya Reimann of

Le Sueur.Reserve Champion Food & Nutrition: Sarah Holicky, daughter of Mike and Barb of Mont-

gomery.Champion Food Preservation: Catherine LeBrun, daughter of Jim and Kim of Waterville.Reserve Champion Food Preservation: Abbie Nygren, daughter of Tom and Dawn of Wa-

terville.Champion Food Revue: Sydney Mitchell, daughter of David and Kim of Waterville.Reserve Champion Food Revue: Matthew Springer, son of John and Holly of Cleveland.Champion Forestry: Rachel Beran, daughter of Rich and Nancy of Kasota.Reserve Champion Forestry: Anna Prchal, daughter of Dan and Jodi of Montgomery.Champion Geology: Alex Brezina, daughter of Tony and Connie of New Prague.Champion Global Connections: Mackenzie Wol� , daughter of Greg and Dorothy of Madison

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R e s e r v e C h a m p i o n Health: Alexis Freeman, daughter of Amy Grasser of Le Center.

Champion Home En-vironment: Ellie Nygren, daughter of Tom and Dawn of Waterville.

Le Sueur County 4-H’ers “Chalk it up” at the County Fair

Brianna Baker’s Brown Swiss was overall grand champion of the 4H dairy show at Le Sueur County's Fair. Older sister Bridget’s red Holstein took second. It was a bittersweet ending of a stellar 4H career for the older Baker, but she � nished in high fashion, taking � rst in overall premier showmanship. (Richard Rohl� ng photo)


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Reserve Champion Home Environment: Kendra Kajer, daughter of Paul and Tammy of New Prague.

Champion Horseless Horse: Mitchell Tegmeier, son of Larry and Kathy of Morristown.Reserve Champion Horseless Horse: Isabel Greenwald, daughter of Dan and Christine of

Kimball.Champion Horse Related: Shelby Reeser, daughter of Michael and Denise of New Prague.Reserve Champion Horse Related: Shelby Reeser, daughter of Michael and Denise of New Prague.Champion Indoor Garden: Macy Weller, daughter of Matt and Wendy of Kasota.Reserve Champion Indoor Garden: Sarah Holicky, daughter of Mike and Barb of Montgomery.Champion Needle Arts: Rachel Beran, daughter of Rich and Nancy of Kasota.Reserve Champion Needle Arts: Alexis Hoefs, daughter of James and Lisa of New Prague.Champion Photography: Sarah Freitag, daughter of Je� and Maryn of New Prague.Reserve Champion Photography: Rachel Schloesser, daughter of Michael and Darcy of Le Center.Champion Potatoes: Matthew Springer, son of John and Holly of Cleveland.Reserve Champion Potatoes: Addison Mitchell, daughter of David and Kim of Waterville.Champion Safety: Olivia Balfanz, daughter of Erron and Melissa of Belle Plaine.Reserve Champion Safety: Nolan Wetzel, son of Ashley and Rachael of Elysian.Champion Self Determined: Josh Holicky, son of Matt and Megan of Le Center.Reserve Champion Self Determined: Victoria Roberts, daughter of Dan and Arleen of Mont-

gomery.Champion Shooting Sports: Max Redfearn, son of Michael and Michelle of New Prague.Reserve Champion Shooting Sports: Gunnar Starks, son of Collette Boyle of Pine Island.Champion Shop: Jacob Washa, son of Chad and Vicky of New Prague.Reserve Champion Shop: Whitney � ompson, daughter of Mick and Kim of New Prague.Champion Small Grains: Mitchel Widmer, son of Jerry and Julie of New Prague.Champion Vegetable Garden: Luke Greenwald, son of Dan and Christine of Kimball.Reserve Champion Vegetable Garden: Philip Roth, son of Larry and Kim of Montgomery.Champion Veterinary Science: Sydney Mitchell, daughter of David and Kim of Waterville.Reserve Champion Veterinary Science: Sophia Alladin, daughter of Chad and Molly of Madison

Lake.Champion Water Wetlands: Luke Greenwald, son of Dan and Christine of Kimball.Reserve Champion Water Wetlands: Anna Prchal, daughter of Dan and Jodi of Montgomery.Champion Wildlife Biology: Luke Greenwald, son of Dan and Christine of Kimball.Reserve Champion Wildlife Biology: Michael Keltgen, son of � eresa Keltgen of Le Sueur.Champion Youth Leadership: Shelby Reeser, daughter of Michael and Denise of New Prague.A variety of container gardens were also found decorating various barns and buildings on the

fair grounds. Champion Container Garden went to the Country Blossoms 4-H Club of the Kasota area. Reserve Champion went to the Farmers Friends club of the Waterville, Elysian and Morristown area. Honorable Mention went to the Helping Hands 4-H club of the New Prague area, and Most Unique went to Country Clovers club of the New Prague area. � e Shining Frontiers club of the Montgomery area won Champion with their 4-H Banner and Reserve Champion was Derrynane Jrs. of the Le Center area.

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Bethany Anderson of Norseland earned the senior class rabbit showmanship award. She said the judge asks lots of questions, and she has to know not only a lot about her animal but about the other breeds as well. “It’s about how you present your animal, but it’s also about how your present yourself. After 14 years in 4H, this is the last fair as a 4H member for Ander-son, who will be a sophomore at St. Scholastica in Duluth this year. She also showed market goats and swine. “It’s sad to say goodbye to 4H,” she said. (Richard Rohl� ng photo)


2015 Nicollet County Fair has been completed. Here is a list of 4-Hers who received honors.

Dairy – OverallChampion — Matt Seitzer — NorselandRes. Champion — Megan Struss — CourtlandProduction ClassChampion — Matthias Annexstad — NorselandRes. Champion — Matthew Seitzer — NorselandDairy – Net MeritChampion — Leif Annexstad — NorselandRes. Champion — Nick Seitzer — NorselandDairy Showman – Jr.Champion — Tarik Gavranovic – Klossner-Swan LakeRes. Champion — Grant Pribyl – North Kato ExplorersDairy Showman – Int.Champion — Jasenko Gavranovic – Klossner-Swan LakeRes. Champion — Jennifer Wear — NorselandDairy Showman – Sr.Champion — Jacob Pehrson — NorselandRes. Champion — Grace Pehrson — NorselandDairy GoatChampion — Matthias Annexstad – NorselandRes. Champion — Leif Annexstad — NorselandDog – Beginner ObedienceChampion — Ashley Zutz – Riverbend RidersDog – Advanced ObedienceChampion — Christine Engel — NorselandDog – Jr. Open ShowmanshipChampion — Grace Johnson — NorselandDog – Sr. Open Showmanship

Champion — Ashley Zutz — NorselandDog – Agility – AdvancedChampion — Christine Engel — NorselandDog – Agility – Sr.Champion — Christine Engel — NorselandDog – Agility – ElementaryChampion — Hailey Stoecker – NicolletDog – Agility – BeginnerChampioin — Summer Engel — NorselandDog Education DisplayChampion -Christine Engel — NorselandHorse – Pleasure – Sr.Champion — Ashley Zutz – Riverbend RidersRes. Champion — Mari DeBlieck – Riverbend RidersHorse – Games – Sr.Champion — Trace Edmondson – Riverbend RidersRes. Champion — Emma Johnson – Riverbend RidersHorse – Games – Jr.Champion — Grant Hohenstein – Riverbend RidersHorse – Overall Highpoint –Sr.Champion — Ashley Zutz – Riverbend RidersHorse – Overall Highpoint – Jr.Champion — Grant Hohenstein – Riverbend RidersHorse Educational DisplayChampion — Ethan Klaseus — NorselandRes. Champion — Noah Klaseus — NorselandBreeding BeefChampion — Ben Radke — BernadottteRes. Champion — Trace Edmondson – Riverbend RidersBucket Calf

Champion — Zaeda Wills — NicolletRes. Champion — Zachary Hermanson — NorselandProspect CalfChampion — Heather Giefer – NicolletBeef SteerChampion -Andrew Radke – BernadotteRes. Champion -Lee Webster — BernadotteDairy Beef Steer

2015 Nicollet County Fair 4-H winners announced

Makayla Moline guides her pig during the 4H swine show. (Richard Rohl� ng photo)


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Champion -Matt Struss – CourtlandBeef Showman- Jr.Champion — Zachary Hermanson — NorselandRes. Champion — Zaeda Wills — NicolletBeef Showman – Int.Champion — Ben Radke — BernadotteRes. Champion — Trace Edmondson – Riverbend RidersBeef Showman – Sr.Champion — Ethan Klaseus – NorselandRes. Champion — Matt Struss – CourtlandSheep – EweChampion — Reegan Kelly — NorselandRes. Champion — Reegan Kelly — NorselandSheep – Market Lamb1Champion — Carter Rodning — NorselandRes. Champion — Reegan Kelly — NorselandSheep – Market Trio of LambsChampion — Shannon Soost — NicolletSheep Showman – Jr.Champion — Carter Rodning — NorselandRes. Champion — Shannon Soost — NicolletSheep Showman – Int.Champion — Bennet DeBlieck — NorselandRes. Champion — Sydney Schott — NorselandSheep Showman – Sr.Champion — Daniel Hayes — BernadotteRes. Champion — Reegan Kelly — NorselandMarket GoatChampion — Bethany Anderson — NorselandMarket Goat – Showman – Sr.Champion — Bethany Anderson — NorselandSwine – Crossbred BarrowChampion — Claire Bastian – West NewtonRes. Champion — Carter Rodning – NorselandSwine – Purebred Barrow

4H sheep exhibitors line up to show their sheep at the Nicollet County Fair. They include Emily Annexstad, Luke Pehrson, Sydney Schott and Mariel Ferragamo. (Richard Rohl� ng photo)

Sarah BjorklundParents: Robert & Beth BjorklundNorseland 4H ClubPoultry Exhibit

Bethany AndersonParents: Peter & Karri AndersonNorseland 4H ClubMini Rex Sr. Doe

Michael MolineParents: Rob & Gail MolineOshawa 4H ClubChampion Registered DurocBarrow & Champion PurebredMarket Barrow (4H Auction Participant)

Daniel HayesParents: Tom & Patti HayesBernadotte 4H ClubRegistered Spot BarrowMinnesota State FairScholarship Winner

Claire BastianParents: Joe & Natalie BastianWest Newton 4H ClubChampion RegisteredHampshire Barrow

Matthew SeitzerParents: Peter & Ann SeitzerNorseland 4H ClubReserve Champion TotalNet Merit Registered HolsteinCow

Emily AnnexstadParents: Rolf & Jean AnnexstadNorseland 4H ClubGrade Holstein Jr. 2 year oldDairy Showcase participant

Mara JohnsonParents: Chris & Kim JohnsonNorseland 4H ClubHome Environment

Grace PetersonParents: Greg & Vickie PetersonBernadotte 4H ClubPerforming Arts

Jennifer WearParents: Tom & Renee WearNorseland 4H ClubCrafts

Emily AnnexstadParents: Rolf & Jean AnnexstadNorseland 4H ClubDairy Sr. Interview Winner

Danielle LeonardParents: Jeff & Natalie LeonardNorseland 4H ClubQuilting

Jacob PehrsonParents: Pat & Amy PehrsonNorseland 4H Club6th Showmanship winner

Bethany AndersonParents: Peter & Karri AndersonNorseland 4H ClubRabbit Interview Winner

Nicollet County GeneralLivestock IndividualMichael MolineCoach: Gail Moline

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Nicollet County DairyJudging TeamL-R: Nicholas Seitzer, Matthias Annexstad, Leif Annexstad &Emily AnnexstadCoach: Jean Annexstad

Jacob AndersonParents: Peter & Karri Anderson

Norseland 4H ClubCrossbred March Gilt

Amelia NelsonParents: Karlen Nelson

Nicollet 4H ClubFoods & Nutrition

Andrew RadkeParents: Steve Radke & Jude Radke

Bernadotte 4H ClubMarket Gilt

Allison BastianParents: Mike & Anna Bastian

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Foods containing GMOs are largely crops that are modi� ed using the latest molecular biology techniques. In the laboratory, certain traits, such as increased resistance to herbicides or im-proved nutritional content, are enhanced. By modifying plant genetics, a scientist can isolate a particular gene that makes a crop drought-tolerant and increase its potency to make that crop thrive better in drought-stricken areas. Genes from one plant can also be transferred to another plant to create desired traits. If a particular gene is unsavory to certain insects, this gene can be put into other crops to deter those insects.

In the past, crops were bred to feature speci� c, desired traits with the hope that breeding two different flowering plants to form a hybrid would bring out the best features in both species. However, the process is time-consuming and genetic modi� cation in the laboratory generally produces faster, less expensive results.

Proponents of foods containing GMOs say that desired traits can be produced in these foods more readily, which is advanta-geous to the agriculture industry by creating larger, more tolerant crops. In addition, GMOs may help crops become more resistant to disease, reducing reliance on herbicides and pesticides needed to � ght disease. GMOs also may help certain crops grow better in colder climates and where soil conditions are salty.

But some environmental activists, public interest groups and even religious organizations argue tampering with foods is not proper. In addition, such opponents say the potentially harmful environmental and medical impact of laboratory-built crops warrants concern.

In 2000, a study published in the journal Nature found that pol-len from a genetically modi� ed corn crop called B.t. corn caused high mortality rates in monarch butter� y caterpillars. Unintented harm to other organisms living in close proximity to GMOs is a signi� cant concern.

In addition, there is concern that foods that contain GMOs and those that do not may cross-breed and create super-plants. Such plants may become disease- and herbicide-resistant, thusly choking out the intended crops. In June 2013, Monsanto Co., the world's largest seed company, was sued by an environmental group and a Washington farm over claims it failed to take steps to prevent genetically altered wheat from contaminating regular wheat a� er Monsanto � eld-tested the modi� ed wheat in 16 states.

Another area of concern is the health implications of introduc-ing foreign genes into foods. � e e� ect of such practices on the human body are largely unknown. Unexpected allergic reactions or even physical changes in the body may occur. Evidence as to the safety of GMOs is insu� cient.

Many European nations have backed away from growing crops containing GMOs. � ings in North America aren't as cut and dry. E� orts are ongoing to have GMO ingredients listed on the labels of packaged foods produced in the United States, but no such labeling is presently required. � at's disconcerting to some, as there is a high likelihood that many of the packaged foods sold in the U.S. contain some GMOs.

� e debate about foods containing GMOs � gures to continue. Shoppers must determine whether they want to consume foods that contain genetically modi� ed ingredients or they prefer natural alternatives. TF138414

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$22,981

$26,485

$19,980

$23,986

$38,407

TRUCK MONTHPRICE

TRUCK MONTHPRICE

TRUCK MONTHPRICE

TRUCK MONTHPRICE

#11410

#11441

#11447

#11214

#11484

#11320

#11024

#11475

#11195

#11513

#11335

#11412

*Must � nance thru Lager's Inc to qualify, WAC. See dealer for details ** Must � nance thru Chrysler Capital to qualify, WAC. See dealer for details.

FALL HARVEST Wednesday, September 23, 2015Breakfast Saturdays & Sundays at 10am

Coming soon!

on Third125 S. 3rd St. • St. Peter • 931-9051 • www.patrickson3rd.com

• Private Parties & Catering

Available

• Happy Hour: M-F, 3-6

$1.00 of Taps, Apps., & Wine

• Lunch & Dinner Specials

from 11 am -11 p.m.

• Outdoor seating available

• Take Out & Off Sale

Available

• Wireless Internet

Available!

• 30 Beers on Tap

• We Have a 14 Tasty

Burger Selection

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on Third

Breakfast Saturdays & Sundays at 10 AM

Enjoy 1/2 price Miller Lite Taps& 65¢ Wings

During allViking’s Games

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Watch for details!

fall harvest 2015

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