Codington County 4-H Youth Recognized at 2025 South Dakota State Fair

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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The 2025 South Dakota State Fair in Huron showcased the talents of 4-H youth from across the state from August 27 to September 1, 2025, and Codington County participants made a strong impression in several Youth-in-Action competitions.

Local youth earned Purple Ribbon honors in categories such as Fashion Revue, Special Foods, Communications Projects, and Skill-a-Thons. These awards reflect excellence in creativity, public speaking, animal science, and consumer education.

Purple Ribbon Winners

Fashion Revue Miles Flisrand, Easton Flisrand, Kambri Granquist, Jack Kreutner, Lee Kreutner, Ruthanna Larson, Marissa Quale, Eleanora Shepherd

Special Foods Caleb Fischer, Adrian Flisrand, Derek Flisrand, Easton Flisrand, Miles Flisrand, Elliot Johnson, Kolt Johnson, Lee Kreutner, Autumn Kunkel, Marissa Quale

Communications Project Caleb Fischer, Adrian Flisrand, Derek Flisrand, Easton Flisrand, Miles Flisrand, Elliot Johnson, Kolt Johnson, Ellis Kahnke, James Kahnke, Jemma Kahnke, Abraham Larson, Ruthanna Larson, Ruthanna & Abraham (Team), Lucy Walker

Skill-a-Thon Top 10 Placements

Family & Consumer Sciences

·        Beginners: Kolt Johnson (4th), Kambri Granquist (5th), Elliot Johnson (9th), Eleanora Shepherd (10th)

·        Juniors: Deklynn Gaulrapp (8th), McKynlee Gaulrapp (9th)

·        Senior: Caleb Fischer (10th)

• Horticulture Easton Flisrand (4th, Beginner), Kolt Johnson (5th, Beginner)

• Livestock Kolt Johnson (7th, Beginner)

• Poultry Easton Flisrand (8th, Beginner), Derek Flisrand (6th, Junior)

• Dairy Josie Shepherd (5th, Beginner), Maggie Shepherd (6th, Beginner)

Companion Animal & Rabbit Show

2025 State Companion Animal

·        Abraham Larson – Grand Champion Beginner Live Animal Exhibit

·        Easton Flisrand – 3rd Place Beginner Live Animal Exhibit

·        Ruthanna Larson – Reserve Grand Champion Junior Live Animal Exhibit

·        Derek Flisrand – 3rd Place Junior Live Animal Exhibit

2025 State Rabbit Show

·        Easton Flisrand – 2nd Place Overall Beginner Showmanship

State Dog Show Results

2025 State Dog Show – Lennox

·        AJ Linder – 2nd Place Junior Dog Skill-a-Thon, 3rd Place Junior Rally Advanced, 3rd Place

Open Showmanship

·        Lexi Riley – 1st Place Junior Agility, 1st Place Junior Open Showmanship, 2nd Place Junior Rally Advanced

·        Dallis Wangen – 2nd Place Beginner Agility

·        Korbin Wangen – 3rd Place Senior Obedience Pre-Novice, 3rd Place Senior Open Showmanship

2025 State Dog Show – Mitchell

·        Lexi Riley – 1st Place Junior Open Showmanship, 1st Place Junior Rally Intermediate

These results reflect the dedication and diverse talents of Codington County’s 4-H youth, supported by their families, volunteers, and local educators. The Youth-in-Action program continues to be a cornerstone of the South Dakota State Fair, offering young people a platform to grow, compete, and lead.

For more information on 4-H programs and upcoming events, visit extension.sdstate.edu.

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