ST. PAUL — Anna Euerle, representing Meeker County , and nine other dairy princesses from across Minnesota were named as finalists for the 68th Princess Kay of the Milky Way.
According to a news release from Midwest Dairy, the finalists were selected after participating in virtual or in-person judging sessions on May 14 and 15. The typical dairy promotion and leadership event was separated into two days of virtual leadership sessions and a day of judging due to COVID-19 precautions.
To participate as a finalist for Princess Kay of the Milky Way , each participant submitted an application, participated in a personal interview, prepared and delivered a speech and participated in a mock media interview. Candidates are judged on their general knowledge of the dairy industry, communication skills and enthusiasm for promoting the dairy industry.
The finalists include:
- Emeliya Dose, 18, of Plainview, representing Wabasha County;
- Kelsey Erf, 19, of Oakdale, representing Washington County;
- Anna Euerle, 19, of Litchfield, representing Meeker County;
- Alaina Johnson, 18, of Dakota, representing Houston County;
- Kelsey Kuball, 19, of Waterville, representing Rice County;
- Emily Leonard, 21, of Norwood Young America, representing Carver County;
- Isabelle Lindahl, 20, of Lindstrom, representing Chisago County;
- Megan Meyer, 17, of Rollingstone, representing Winona County;
- Jessica Ohmann, 20, of Albany, representing Stearns County;
- Katrina Thoe, 22, of Hayfield, representing Dodge County.
Midwest Dairy represents 5,800 dairy farm families and is funded by farmers from across a 10-state region, including Minnesota.
