McWilliam, who will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for nearly 4,000 Minnesota dairy farmers, is the 60th
woman to hold the honor. MarJenna is the daughter of Bruce and LaVonne
McWilliam of Winger, and attends North Dakota State University, majoring
in English education with a Norwegian language emphasis.
County
dairy princesses from throughout Minnesota competed for the Princess
Kay of the Milky Way title. Rachael Rostad of Wanamingo, representing
Goodhue County, and Katie Schmitt of Rice, representing Benton County,
were selected as runners-up. Alydia Lee of Lake City, representing
Wabasha County, was named Miss Congeniality. Scholarships were awarded
to Johanna Knorr of Pelican Rapids, representing West Otter Tail County;
Libby Mills of Lake City, representing Goodhue County; and Schmitt.
McWilliam’s
first official duty as Princess Kay will be to sit in a rotating cooler
in the Dairy Building for about six hours on the opening day of the
Minnesota State Fair to have her likeness sculpted in a 90-pound block
of butter. Each of the other finalists will have her likeness carved in
butter during the fair, as well. This year marks butter sculptor Linda
Christensen’s 42nd year carving the Princess Kay of the Milky Way winner
and finalists at the Minnesota State Fair.
Throughout
her year-long reign as Princess Kay of the Milky Way, McWilliam will
make public appearances helping consumers make a connection with
Minnesota dairy farm families who are dedicated to producing wholesome
milk while caring for their animals and natural resources.
Princess
Kay candidates are judged on their general knowledge of the dairy
industry, communication skills, personality and enthusiasm for dairy
promotion. The Midwest Dairy Association sponsors the Princess Kay
program with funds provided by dairy farmers.
See you at the Fair!
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