County dairy princesses from across Minnesota gathered May 17-19 in St. Cloud for the Midwest Dairy’s Dairy Promotion and Leadership Event where 10 young women were chosen as finalists for 66th Princess Kay of the Milky Way competition.

The leadership conference offered the princesses a chance to learn about themselves and how to use their skills to promote dairy. They also learned how to be better advocates for the dairy community and networked with industry leaders and peers.

To participate in the Princess Kay finalist competition, each princess had to apply, participate in personal and mock media interviews, and prepare and deliver a speech.

The finalists are:

Princess Kay is crowned each August the night before the opening of the Minnesota State Fair. She makes appearances during the Fair’s 12-day run and all year long. All 10 young women will have their likeness carved in blocks of butter during the fair.

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