The 74^th Annual Miss Sleepy Eye Coronation will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Due to COVID restrictions on gatherings, a limited number of tickets were pre-sold, and there will be no general admission at the door. Masks/face coverings are required. The crowning of our new Miss Sleepy Eye Royalty will be posted on the Miss Sleepy Eye Facebook page.

McKenna Dockter Parents: Matt and Carrie Dockter “I am excited to be a Miss Sleepy Eye candidate because I have the opportunity to get more involved in my community and gain more confidence in myself. I also love building relationships with the candidates.” Sponsored by Randy’s Family Drug & Gift

Trisha Ludewig Parents: Clete and Julie Ludewig “I am excited to be a Miss Sleepy Eye candidate because I can’t wait for the experience with this, to build my confidence.” Sponsored by D & S Repair

McKenzie Mertz Parents: Cal Mertz and Katie Miller “I am excited to be a Miss Sleepy Eye candidate because it lets me work and talk with new people. Also because it gives me a good opportunity to learn having more confidence in talking to other people and more confidence in myself.” Sponsored by Smoke Eater BBQ

Leah Miller Parents: Ron and Melissa Miller “I am excited to be a Miss Sleepy Eye candidate because I have wanted to be involved in the program because my sister was a candidate in the Miss Sleepy Eye program. Watching her experience has really inspired me to take this opportunity.” Sponsored by First Security Bank

Jenny Piotter Parents: Michael Piotter and Nikeisha Piotter “I am excited to be a Miss Sleepy Eye candidate because I want to be more confident in myself and make more friends during this time.” Sponsored by Schutz Family Foods

Kayla Schroepfer Parents: Joel and Marti Schroepfer “I am excited to be a Miss Sleepy Eye candidate because I come to watch the coronation every year and I couldn’t wait to be a part of it myself!” Sponsored by Sleepy Eye Coffee Co.

McKenna Strong Parents: Travis and Carmen Strong “I am excited to be a Miss Sleepy Eye candidate because it’s a new and fun experience that brings many opportunities.” Sponsored by Lifetime Eyecare Center

The Brown County American Dairy Association in conjunction with Midwest Dairy is pleased to announce our newly crowned 2021 Princesses and Ambassadors. Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private, candidate only crowning with lunch, planning meeting and professional development was held at Tauer Dairy on Saturday, February 27th. 

The 2021 Ambassadors are: 

Emma Fischer is a freshman at Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s. She is the daughter of Nikki and Darrel Fischer and represents Riverside Dairy.

Gracie Sellner, a sophomore at Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s, is the daughter of Loran and Heidi Sellner. She is represented by her family’s farm Sellner Dairy.

The 2021 Princesses are: 

Sophia Portner is a senior at Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s and the daughter of Tom and Mary Portner. She plans to study Environmental Sustainability at NDSU this fall. Sophia is represented by her family’s farm Port-Haven Dairy. Sophia is also Brown County ADA’s returning Princess and longest running participant. 

Sophie Kyllonen, Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s junior, is the daughter of Bruce and Jacki Kyllonen. Sophia currently works for Roseview Dairy.

Elizabeth Griebel, daughter of Mike and Jenna Griebel is a senior at Cathedral High School,New Ulm. She plans to attend Dordt University this fall majoring in Plant and Animal Science. Her family farm is Griebel Dairy. 

Katrina Vogel is the daughter of Amos and Annie Vogel of Morgan. She is currently studying Equine Management and Agribusiness at Ellsworth Community College. Katrina is employed by Roseview Dairy. 

This amazing team of girls is looking forward to representing the hardworking dairy farmers of Brown County this year (hopefully in person). If the community has any promotion ideas or would like to schedule an appearance please contact Angie Tauer, Princess Coordinator at adtauer@gmail.com