Congratulations to our 2024 Premier Exhibitor Shirley Bartsh. This year the Open Class had 961 entries from 143 exhibitors and 17 communities.

Abbreviations: Altura-ALT, Elgin-EL, Goodhue-GOOD, Kellogg-KEL, Lake City-LC, Millville-MLV, Minneapolis-MPLS, Nelson Wi-NWI, Pepin-PWI, Plainview-PLVW, Reads Landing-RD, Rochester-ROCH, Rushford-RUSH, Wabasha-WAB, Winona-WI, Zumbro Falls-ZF, Zumbrota-ZUM.

ASSISTED ARTS/CRAFTS;  Marker: HCC-WAB (B),   HCC-WAB (R),   HCC-WAB (W),  Original: Sierra Crouse -WAB (B),   NH-WAB (R),  Other: NH-WAB (B),

ART; GRAND CHAMPION-Pencil:  Lisa Douglas-WI ,  Ink: Lisa Douglas-WI (B),   Lisa Douglas-WI (R),   Jamie Schwaba-WI (W),  Mixed Medium: Lisa Douglas-WI (B),   Lisa Douglas-WI (R),   Jamie Schwaba-WI (W),  Painting Oil: HCC-WAB (B),  Painting Watercolor: Jamie Schwaba-WI (B),   Nathan Zarling-PLVW (R),   Jamie Schwaba-WI (W),  Painting Acrylic: Ashley Haupt-LC (B),   Lisa Douglas-WI (R),  Pencil: Lisa Douglas-WI (R),   HCC-WAB (W),   Nathan Zarling-PLVW (W),  Pottery: Carol Marx-WAB (B),   Sandy/Bart Howard-WAB (R),   Lydia Roemer-WAB (W),  Other Art Work: Jamie Schwaba-WI (B),   Lisa Douglas-WI (R),   Jamie Schwaba-WI (W),

HOBBY /CRAFTS; GRAND CHAMPION-Other Crafts:  Sandy Siewert-ZF ,  Beadwork: Pam Christopherson-WAB (B),   Pam Christopherson-WAB (R),  Candles: Sadie Schroeder-PLVW (B),   Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (R),   Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (W),  China Painting: Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (B),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (R),  Diamond Painting: Sadie Schroeder-PLVW (B),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (R),   HCC-WAB (W),  Earrings : Pam Christopherson-WAB (B),  Fishing Lures : Mark Manship-MPLS (R),  Gourd Art: Rhonda Whalen-NWI (B),  Greeting Cards : Melissa Rabehl-MLV (B),   Lisa Douglas-WI (R),  Home Decor: Ashley Haupt-LC (B),   Faith Back-EL (R),  Jewelry : Pam Christopherson-WAB (B),   Pam Christopherson-WAB (R),  Nature Craft: Rhonda Whalen-NWI (B),   NH-WAB (R),   Carol Marx-WAB (W),  Paint by Number: Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (B),  Pinterest : Melissa Rabehl-MLV (B),   Emma Rabehl-MLV (R),  Pressed Flowers: Rhonda Whalen-NWI (B),  Puzzles: Robin Baumgartner-WAB (R),  Rock Painting: Lisa Douglas-WI (B),   Lisa Douglas-WI (R),   Cassidy Fogelson-PLVW (W),  Seasonal  : Emma Rabehl-MLV (B),   Melissa Rabehl-MLV (R),  Weaving: Lisa Douglas-WI (B),   Lisa Douglas-WI (R),  Toys: Ronette Lee-WAB (R),  Other Crafts: Pam Christopherson-WAB (R),   Emma Rabehl-MLV (W),

ORIGINAL PAINTING;  Adult Original Painting: Jamie Schwaba-WI (1st),   Lisa Douglas-WI (2nd),  Youth Original Painting: Sadie Schroeder-PLVW (1st),   Lydia Roemer-WAB (2nd),

FINGER, HAND OR FOOT PRINT;  Craft Using Finger/Hand/Foot Print: Levi Rabehl-MLV (1ST),   Grayson Klein-LC (2nd),

YOUTH ARTS/CRAFTS; GRAND CHAMPION-Photo Flowers:  Kjerstin Dahl-PLVW ,  Crayon/Marker: Tori Newman-WAB (B),   Hailey Klein-LC (R),   Adalida Holst-LC (W),  Paint  : Hannah Bedtke-ALT (B),   Clara Mccormick-WAB (R),   Lydia Roemer-WAB (W),  Pencil: Tori Newman-WAB (B),   Allison Lamprecht-PLVW (R),   Caleb Evers-MLV (W),  Bead  : Layton Allen-PLVW (R),   Levi Roemer-WAB (R),  Clay/Play Dough: Lydia Roemer-WAB (B),   Joseph Roemer-WAB (W),  Original: Hailey Klein-LC (B),   Tori Newman-WAB (R),   Tori Newman-WAB (W),  Kit: Tori Newman-WAB (B),   Tori Newman-WAB (R),  Hand puppet: Beau Evers-LC (B),   Myles Evers-LC (R),  Lego K: Merrick Fogelson-PLVW (B),   Allison Lamprecht-PLVW (R),   Cullen Bedtke-ALT (W),  Miniature Scene: Caleb Evers-MLV (B),  Paint by Number: Adalida Holst-LC (B),   Julian Kohrs-LC (R),  Paper Craft: Adalida Holst-LC (R),  Photo Building: Tori Newman-WAB (B),   Tori Newman-WAB (R),  Photo Flowers: Kjerstin Dahl-PLVW (R),   Tori Newman-WAB (W),  Photo Nature: Tori Newman-WAB (B),   Tori Newman-WAB (R),  Photo People/Animal: Tori Newman-WAB (B),   Tori Newman-WAB (R),   Emily Lamprecht-PLVW (W),  Sewing/Needlework: Berkley Anderson-WAB (B),   Finlee Anderson-WAB (R),   Hailey Klein-LC (W),  String Art: Levi Schroeder-PLVW (B),   Braxton Schroeder-PLVW (R),  Tie-Dye: Emily Lamprecht-PLVW (B),  Wood Craft: Levi Rabehl-MLV (B),  Other: Edison Rabehl-WAB (B),   Braxton Schroeder-PLVW (R),   Grayson Klein-LC (W),

SMALL GRAINS AND SOYBEANS; GRAND CHAMPION-Small grain- Sheath:  Jacob Holst-KEL ,  Small grain- Sheath: Ryan Lamprecht-PLVW (R),  Oats : Jacob Holst-KEL (B),  Oatlage: Kleins Cowpalace-LC (B),  Soybeans: Mitchell Kroening-MLV (B),   Ryan Lamprecht-PLVW (R),   Gary Lehnertz-PLVW (W),  Soybean stalk: Mitchell Kroening-MLV (R),  Other: Kevin Siewert-LC (B),   Ryan Lamprecht-PLVW (R),

CORN; GRAND CHAMPION-Shelled Corn:  Gary Lehnertz-PLVW ,  Corn Silage: Kevin Siewert-LC (B),   Stacy Sexton-ZF (R),   Gary Lehnertz-PLVW (W),  Shelled Corn: Ryan Lamprecht-PLVW (R),   Mitchell Kroening-MLV (W),  Three Corn Stalks  : Mitchell Kroening-MLV (B),   Ryan Lamprecht-PLVW (R),   Wayne Peters-LC (W),  High Moisture Corn: Stacy Sexton-ZF (B),

HAY; GRAND CHAMPION-TMR mix:  Kleins Cowpalace-LC ,  Haylage: Jacob Holst-KEL (B),   Jeremy Holst-LC (R),   Wayne Peters-LC (W),  TMR mix: Gary Lehnertz-PLVW (R),   Wayne Peters-LC (W),

ASSISTED FOODS; GRAND CHAMPION-Cookies:  Hannah Bedtke-ALT ,  Cookies: Vicki Zimmermann-WAB (R),   Suzanne Peyla-WAB (W),  Snack: Mary Tesmer-WAB (B),

SWEET YEAST DOUGH; GRAND CHAMPION-Four Sweet Rolls:  Emma Rabehl-MLV ,  Coffee Cake: Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (R),  Four Sweet Rolls: Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (R),   Carol Marx-WAB (W),

YEAST BREADS; GRAND CHAMPION-Bread, White:  Mary Tentis-KEL ,  Bread, White: Cris Wadley-EL (R),   Sarah Perez-EL (W),  Four Dinner Rolls: Mary Tentis-KEL (B),  Frozen Bread Dough: Carol Marx-WAB (B),  Other Yeast Breads: Mike Fohrman-WAB (B),

QUICK BREADS; GRAND CHAMPION-Fruit, Nut, Veggie:  Carolyn Lichtblau-LC ,   Mike Fohrman-WAB (R),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (W),  Coffee Cake: Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (B),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (R),  Muffins, Fruit: Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (B),   Haely Leiding-LC (R),   Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (W),  Other Quick Breads: Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (B),   Kayla Peters-LC (R),

COOKIES; GRAND CHAMPION-Cookies, Rolled:  Lois Klein-LC ,  Bars: Carol Marx-WAB (B),   Patty Zabel Duden-PLVW (R),   Carol Marx-WAB (W),  Brownies: Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (R),  Cookies, Choc Chip: Karen Carlson-ROCH (B),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (R),   Melissa Rabehl-MLV (W),  Cookies, Drop: Sandy Siewert-ZF (B),   Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (R),   NH-WAB (W),  Cookies, Formed: Donald Dick-RD (B),   Julia Farajin-LC (R),   NH-WAB (W),  Cookies, No-Bake: Melissa Rabehl-MLV (B),   Jennifer Mcdonald-RD (R),   Jennifer Mcdonald-RD (W),  Cookies, Oatmeal: Donald Dick-RD (B),   Donald Dick-RD (R),  Cookies, Rolled: Madolyn Jacob-MLV (R),  Other Cookies /Bars: Madolyn Jacob-MLV (B),

CAKE, UNFROSTED; GRAND CHAMPION-Other:  Carolyn Lichtblau-LC ,  Cupcakes, unfrosted: Robin Baumgartner-WAB (B),   Madolyn Jacob-MLV (R),   Maria Schultz-LC (W),  Other: Robin Baumgartner-WAB (R),

CHOICE IS YOURS; GRAND CHAMPION-Cake mix:  Nancy Ruesink-PLVW ,   Sadie Schroeder-PLVW (R),   Robin Baumgartner-WAB (W),

FOOD SPECIALTIES; GRAND CHAMPION-Pie:  Nancy Ruesink-PLVW ,  Candy: Madolyn Jacob-MLV (W),  Gluten Free: Carol Schmit-WAB (R),  Mix in a Jar: Emma Rabehl-MLV (B),   Carol Marx-WAB (R),  Pie: Brittany Holst-KEL (R),  Scones: Sandy Siewert-ZF (B),   Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (R),  Snack Food: Katy Klein-EL (B),   Emma Rabehl-MLV (R),   Melissa Rabehl-MLV (W),

FOOD PRESERVATION; GRAND CHAMPION-Jam other:  Shirley Bartsh-PLVW ,  Fruits Peaches: Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (B),   Carol Marx-WAB (R),  Fruits Other: Faith Back-EL (B),   Mary Tentis-KEL (R),   Kim Kaiser-MPLS (W),  Jam Raspberry: Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (B),   Kim Kaiser-MPLS (R),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (W),  Jam other: Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (R),   Kay Siewert-LC (W),  Jelly: Kim Kaiser-MPLS (B),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (R),   Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (W),  Jam/Jelly LoSugar: Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (B),   Kim Kaiser-MPLS (R),  Juice Fruit: Carol Marx-WAB (R),  Juice Veg: Carrie Schroeder-EL (R),   Carol Marx-WAB (W),  Maple Syrup: Carol Marx-WAB (B),  Meat: Faith Back-EL (B),   Faith Back-EL (R),   Carol Marx-WAB (W),  Pie: Bonnie Fohrman-WAB (B),   Carol Marx-WAB (R),  Pickles Dill: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),  Pickles Sweet: Kim Kaiser-MPLS (B),  Pickles Other: Kim Kaiser-MPLS (B),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (W),  Relishes: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Kim Kaiser-MPLS (R),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (W),  Sauces: Mary Tentis-KEL (B),   Carol Marx-WAB (R),   Kim Kaiser-MPLS (W),  Salsa: Carrie Schroeder-EL (B),   Kim Kaiser-MPLS (R),   Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (W),  Soups: Carol Marx-WAB (B),   Carol Marx-WAB (R),  Veg: Carol Marx-WAB (B),   Carol Marx-WAB (R),   Faith Back-EL (W),  Other: Carol Marx-WAB (B),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (R),

FRUIT DESSERT;  Fruit Dessert: Melissa Rabehl-MLV (1st),   Mike Fohrman-WAB (2nd),

DAIRY BAKE OFF;  Dairy Bake Off: Sandy Siewert-ZF (1st),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (2nd),  Dairy Bake Off: Cullen Bedtke-ALT (1st),   Edison Rabehl-WAB (2nd),

YOUTH FOODS; GRAND CHAMPION-Cookies:  Hailey Klein-LC ,  Cake: Edison Rabehl-WAB (B),  Canning: Adalyn Bedtke-ALT (B),  Cookies: Raelynn Wadley-EL (R),   HCC-WAB (W),  Cupcakes: Raelynn Wadley-EL (B),   Clara Mccormick-WAB (R),   Abby Mccormick-WAB (W),  Quick Breads: Kjerstin Dahl-PLVW (B),  Other: Adalyn Bedtke-ALT (B),   Everlea Larsen-KEL (R),   Everlea Larsen-KEL (W),

FRUITS; GRAND CHAMPION-Apricots:  Kay Siewert-LC ,  Apples: Waylon Kroning-MLV (B),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),   Mark Manship-MPLS (W),  Berries: Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (B),   Mark Manship-MPLS (R),   Stacy Sexton-ZF (W),  Other Fruits: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),

ABOVE GROUND VEGETABLES; GRAND CHAMPION-Peppers Hot:  Carolyn Lichtblau-LC , GRAND CHAMPION-Beans Yellow:  Shirley Bartsh-PLVW ,  Beans Green: Mike Fohrman-WAB (B),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),   Kay Siewert-LC (W),  Broccoli: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),  Cabbage: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),  Peppers Bell: Kay Siewert-LC (B),  Peppers Hot: Adalyn Bedtke-ALT (R),  Cucumbers Pickling: Paul Luhmann-LC (B),  Tomatoes: Haely Leiding-LC (B),   Haely Leiding-LC (R),  Zucchini: Kay Siewert-LC (B),   Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (R),   Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (W),  Other: Paul Luhmann-LC (B),   Kay Siewert-LC (R),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (W),

VEGETABLES ROOT; GRAND CHAMPION-Onions:  Kay Siewert-LC ,  Beets: Kay Siewert-LC (B),   Kay Siewert-LC (R),  Carrots: Haely Leiding-LC (B),   Kay Siewert-LC (R),   Kay Siewert-LC (W),  Onions: Kay Siewert-LC (R),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (W),  Potatoes Red: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Stacy Sexton-ZF (R),  Potatoes Other: Stacy Sexton-ZF (B),  Other: Mike Fohrman-WAB (B),

MARKET BOX; GRAND CHAMPION-Asst of 4 Vegetable:  Kay Siewert-LC ,   Kay Siewert-LC (R),

HERBS; GRAND CHAMPION-Garlic:  Paul Luhmann-LC ,  Herb Potted 3 different: Mary Tentis-KEL (B),  basil: Paul Luhmann-LC (B),   Adalyn Bedtke-ALT (R),   Haely Leiding-LC (W),  dill: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Paul Luhmann-LC (R),   Kim Kaiser-MPLS (W),  Parsley : Faith Back-EL (B),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),   Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (W),  Other : Paul Luhmann-LC (B),   Faith Back-EL (B),  Garlic: Paul Luhmann-LC (R),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (W),  Herbs 3: Faith Back-EL (B),   Kathleen Evers-MLV (R),   Haely Leiding-LC (W),  Other Herbs: Adalyn Bedtke-ALT (R),   Haely Leiding-LC (R),

FLOWERS CUT ANNUALS; GRAND CHAMPION-Zinnia:  Shirley Bartsh-PLVW ,  Dahlia: Paul Luhmann-LC (B),   Jessica Holst-LC (R),   Paul Luhmann-LC (W),  Dianthus: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),  Glad: Jenson Dahl-PLVW (B),   Eric Dahl-PLVW (R),   Kjerstin Dahl-PLVW (W),  Impatients: Carrie Schroeder-EL (B),  Lily Calla: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (W),  Lisianthus: Carrie Schroeder-EL (B),   Paul Luhmann-LC (R),   Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (W),  Marigold Giant: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (R),  Marigold Dwarf: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (B),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),  Pansy: Carrie Schroeder-EL (B),   Faith Back-EL (R),  Petunia: Carrie Schroeder-EL (B),   Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (R),  Snapdragon: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),  Strawflower: Haely Leiding-LC (B),   Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (R),  Zinnia: Paul Luhmann-LC (R),   Jessica Holst-LC (W),  Other Annual: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Faith Back-EL (B),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),

FLOWERS CUT PERENNIALS; GRAND CHAMPION-Lily Oriental:  Shirley Bartsh-PLVW ,  Astilbe: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (B),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (R),   Linda Zabel-EL (W),  Bachelor Buttons: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (B),  Bee Balm: Carrie Schroeder-EL (B),  Black Eye Susan: Susan Draves-LC (B),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),  Butterfly Weed: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (B),  Coneflower: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (R),   Linda Zabel-EL (W),  Coreopsis: Kim Kaiser-MPLS (B),   Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (R),  Daisy: Kim Kaiser-MPLS (B),   Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (R),  Grasses: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Lyndsay Fogelson-PLVW (R),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (W),  Hydrangea: Levi Schroeder-PLVW (B),   Levi Schroeder-PLVW (R),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (W),  Liatrus: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (R),  Lily - Asiatic: Brittany Holst-KEL (B),   Susan Draves-LC (R),   Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (W),  Lily - Day: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (R),   Stacy Sexton-ZF (W),  Lily Oriental: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (W),  Lily Other: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (B),  Phlox: Kayla Sexton-PLVW (B),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),   Haely Leiding-LC (W),  Rose Hybrid: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (B),   Faith Back-EL (R),  Rose Miniature: Faith Back-EL (B),  Rose Scrub: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (B),  Rose Other: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (B),  Yarrow: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (R),   Karen Carlson-ROCH (W),  Other Perennuals: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (B),   Karen Carlson-ROCH (R),   Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (W),

HOSTAS; GRAND CHAMPION-Hosta Small:  Carrie Schroeder-EL ,  Hosta Mini: Haely Leiding-LC (B),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (R),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (W),  Hosta Small: Susan Draves-LC (R),   Levi Schroeder-PLVW (W),  Hosta Medium: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Faith Back-EL (R),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (W),  Hosta Large: Susan Draves-LC (B),   Carrie Schroeder-EL (R),   Haely Leiding-LC (W),  Hosta Giant: Carrie Schroeder-EL (B),   Haely Leiding-LC (R),   Kayla Sexton-PLVW (W),

BUCKET PLANTER;  Bucket Planter: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (1st),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (2nd),

OUTDOOR PLANTS; GRAND CHAMPION-Planter of 3 or more:  Betty Fahrenz-PLVW ,  Green Plant: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (B),  Coleus: Cindy Eversman-PLVW (B),   Cindy Eversman-PLVW (R),  Planter of 3 or more: Adalyn Bedtke-ALT (R),   Amanda Bedtke-ALT (W),

INDOOR PLANTER; GRAND CHAMPION-Cacti or Other Succulents:  Carrie Schroeder-EL ,   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (W),  Flowering Plant: Bonnie Fohrman-WAB (B),   Bonnie Fohrman-WAB (R),  Green Plant: Carrie Schroeder-EL (B),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),  3 plants: Carrie Schroeder-EL (R),   NH-WAB (W),  Fairy : Caleb Evers-MLV (B),   Rudy Kaiser-MPLS (R),   Kim Kaiser-MPLS (W),

ARRANGEMENTS- FRESH FLOWERS; GRAND CHAMPION-Bright:  Betty Fahrenz-PLVW ,  White Flowers: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Lyndsay Fogelson-PLVW (R),  Pastel Flowers: Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (B),   Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (R),  Bright: Lyndsay Fogelson-PLVW (R),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (W),  Christmas Cheer: Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (B),  Red, White Blue: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (B),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (R),  Miniature: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (B),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (R),   Shirley Bartsh-PLVW (W),

HAPPY BIRTHDAY;  happy birthday planter: Adalyn Bedtke-ALT (1st),   Kay Siewert-LC (2nd),

YOUTH HORTICULTURE; GRAND CHAMPION-Single Large Cut Flower:  Kjerstin Dahl-PLVW ,  3 Small Cut Flowers: Edison Rabehl-WAB (B),  Single Large Cut Flower: Adalida Holst-LC (R),  Outdoor Plant: Edison Rabehl-WAB (B),   Myles Evers-LC (R),  Planter: Nino Johnson-MLV (B),  1 Large Vegetable: Caleb Evers-MLV (B),   Clara Mccormick-WAB (R),  3 Med. Vegetables: Caleb Evers-MLV (B),   Cullen Bedtke-ALT (R),   Cullen Bedtke-ALT (W),  Other: Edison Rabehl-WAB (B),   Cullen Bedtke-ALT (R),

KNITTING -YARN; GRAND CHAMPION-Clothing:  Irene Schultz-WAB ,  Hats/scarves/mittens: Irene Schultz-WAB (R),   Irene Schultz-WAB (R),  Other Knitting: Irene Schultz-WAB (R),

CROCHETING -YARN; GRAND CHAMPION-Afghan:  Dawn Schroeder-PLVW ,   Margellen Heffner-WAB (B),   Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (R),   Sadie Schroeder-PLVW (R),   Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (W),   Sadie Schroeder-PLVW (W),  Hats/scarves/mittens: Lisa Douglas-WI (B),   Irene Schultz-WAB (R),  Kitchen: Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (B),   Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (R),   Emma Rabehl-MLV (R),  Purse/Bag: Dawn Schroeder-PLVW (B),  Other Crocheting -Yarn: Roberta Kurth-EL (B),   Melissa Rabehl-MLV (R),

NEEDLE ARTS; GRAND CHAMPION-Embroidery by Hand:  Bev Rice-WAB ,  Counted Cross Stitch: Carol Marx-WAB (B),   Pam Christopherson-WAB (R),  Embroidery by Hand: Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (B),   Rhonda Whalen-NWI (B),   Pam Larson-WAB (R),  Needle Punch: Shea Whalen-NWI (R),  Wool/Wool Felt: Bonnie Bosmo-PLVW (B),   Bev Rice-WAB (B),   Pam Larson-WAB (R),   Pam Christopherson-WAB (W),  Other Needle: Sarah Perez-EL (B),

PHOTOGRAPHY B&W; GRAND CHAMPION-Nature/ Landscape:  Nancy Ruesink-PLVW ,  Animals: Teresa Newman-WAB (B),   Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (R),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (W),  Buildings: Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (B),   Robin Baumgartner-WAB (R),  Nature/ Landscape: Robin Baumgartner-WAB (R),  People: Teresa Newman-WAB (B),   Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (R),   Teresa Newman-WAB (W),  Other: Lynn Spindler-PWI (B),   Robin Baumgartner-WAB (R),

PHOTO COLOR; GRAND CHAMPION-Sunrise/Sunset:  Pam Larson-WAB , GRAND CHAMPION-Nature Birds:  Richard Carlson-ROCH ,  Animal, Large: Delaney Mellgren-ZUM (B),   Teresa Newman-WAB (R),   Kathy Heise-LC (W),  Animal, Small: Lois Klein-LC (B),   Kayla Peters-LC (R),   Lois Klein-LC (W),  Bridge/Water: Teresa Newman-WAB (B),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (R),   Teresa Newman-WAB (W),  Buildings: Teresa Newman-WAB (B),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (R),   Robin Baumgartner-WAB (W),  Collage: Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (B),  Holiday: Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (B),  HS Senior Pic: Trianna Douglas-RUSH (B),  Landscape: Lois Klein-LC (B),   Lynn Spindler-PWI (R),   Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (W),  Nature: Lois Klein-LC (B),   Richard Carlson-ROCH (R),   Lois Klein-LC (W),  Nature Birds: Richard Carlson-ROCH (R),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (W),  Panoramic: Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (B),  Children: Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (B),   Ashley Rabehl-MLV (R),   Lois Klein-LC (W),  Adults: Trianna Douglas-RUSH (B),   Lois Klein-LC (R),   Kayla Peters-LC (W),  Seniors: Lois Klein-LC (B),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (R),   Lynn Spindler-PWI (W),  Cell Phone: Kayla Peters-LC (B),   Teresa Newman-WAB (R),   Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (W),  Sports: Lynn Spindler-PWI (B),   Jill Dahl-PLVW (R),   Jill Dahl-PLVW (W),  Other: Lynn Spindler-PWI (B),   Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (R),   Lois Klein-LC (W),  Sunrise/Sunset: Lois Klein-LC (R),   Richard Carlson-ROCH (W),

DIGITAL CREATIVITY; GRAND CHAMPION-Color:  Ashley Haupt-LC ,   Pam Larson-WAB (R),   Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (W),

OTHER PHOTO; GRAND CHAMPION-Color:  Nancy Ruesink-PLVW ,

PLANTING/HARVEST PHOTO;  Plant/Harvest: Lois Klein-LC (1st),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (2nd),

DESTINATION PHOTO;  Destinations Adult: Lois Klein-LC (1st),   Jill Dahl-PLVW (2nd),  Destinations Youth: Eric Dahl-PLVW (1st),   Eric Dahl -PLVW (2nd),

QUILTS AND QUILTING; GRAND CHAMPION-Pieced:  Bev Rice-WAB ,  Applique: Suzie Metz-WAB (B),   Dixie Schmit-WAB (R),  Crib : Linda Zabel-EL (R),  Lap: Suzie Metz-WAB (B),   Brittany Holst-KEL (R),   Margaret Carothers-KEL (W),  Miniature: Bonnie Fohrman-WAB (B),  Hand: Linda Zabel-EL (R),   Marilyn Tiffault-WAB (W),  Machine: Suzie Metz-WAB (B),   Dixie Schmit-WAB (R),   Dixie Schmit-WAB (W),  Pieced: Judy Schwantz-PLVW (R),   Bonnie Fohrman-WAB (W),  Pieced/Tied: Irene Schultz-WAB (R),  Group: Bonnie Bosmo-PLVW (B),  Children: Margaret Carothers-KEL (B),   Carolyn Lichtblau-LC (R),   Suzie Metz-WAB (W),  t-shirt: Judy Schwantz-PLVW (R),  table runner: Pat Holderbecker-MLV (B),   Pam Larson-WAB (B),  wall hanging: Sandy Siewert-ZF (B),   Bonnie Bosmo-PLVW (R),   Sandy/Bart Howard-WAB (W),

MACHINE SEWING; GRAND CHAMPION-Other Machine Sewing:  Pam Christopherson-WAB ,  Home: Pat Holderbecker-MLV (W),  Kitchen Accessories: Pam Larson-WAB (B),   Ronette Lee-WAB (R),  Purses: Sandy Siewert-ZF (B),   Ronette Lee-WAB (R),   Ronette Lee-WAB (W),  Other Machine Sewing: Margaret Carothers-KEL (R),   Katy Klein-EL (W),

VETERANS QUILTS;  Veteran Quilt: Bonnie Fohrman-WAB (2nd),

GIVING BACK;  Give Back: Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (1st),   Ronette Lee-WAB (2nd),

RECYCLE; GRAND CHAMPION-Other:  Hannah Bedtke-ALT ,  Mason Jar: Robin Baumgartner-WAB (R),  Metal: Pam Christopherson-WAB (B),   Pam Christopherson-WAB (R),

WOODWORKING; GRAND CHAMPION-Wood Toys:  Sandy/Bart Howard-WAB ,  Wood Carving: Stacy Sexton-ZF (B),  Wood Furniture: Stacy Sexton-ZF (B),   Sadie Schroeder-PLVW (R),  Wood Toys: Stacy Sexton-ZF (R),   Stacy Sexton-ZF (W),  Other Woodworking: Kerry Nielsen-KEL (B),

METALS; GRAND CHAMPION-Metal:  Alex Lee-WAB ,   Hailey Klein-LC (W),  Welding: Alex Lee-WAB (B),

RECYCLE;  Creative Recycle: Dylan Klindworth-GOOD (1st),   Melissa Rabehl-MLV (2nd),

SCRAPBOOK OR PAGE; GRAND CHAMPION-Genealogy:  Sheri Sexton-MLV ,  Other: Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (B),   Nancy Ruesink-PLVW (R),   Jamie Schroeder-PLVW (W),

HISTORY;  Antique: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (W),  Collectibles: Betty Fahrenz-PLVW (R),

COLLECTIONS;  Collection 20+: Carrie Schroeder-EL (B),

EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT; GRAND CHAMPION-Educational:  Jeston Edelbach-WAB ,  Informative: Jeston Edelbach-WAB (R).