Minnesota Holstein Association
411 28th Avenue South - Waite Park, Minnesota 56387
320-259-0637 - Fax 320-259-0009
jdingbaum@mnholstein.com - www.mnholstein.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2011
Contact: Minnesota Holstein Association
Heidi Scapanski, Executive Secretary
(320) 259-0637
minnesotaholstein@gmail.com
2011 Minnesota State Holstein Show Results
June 17, 2011 Judge: Brain Craswell, Prince Edward Island, Canada
The Minnesota Holstein Association celebrated their annual State Show, themed “Revin it up in 2011” at
the Sibley County Fairgrounds in Arlington, Minn., on June 17. This year there was an excellent turnout for
Registered Holsteins exhibited at the show, 2 bulls, 108 heifers and 96 cows, totaling 206 head.
Brain Craswell of Prince Edward Island, Canada began the show at 8:00 a.m. with the bull classes,
immediately followed by the heifer classes. First place Hoese Goldwyn Banks-ET was named Grand Champion
Male followed by second place Fieldstone Elite who took home Reserve Grand Champion Male. First place fall
calf, Stranshome Shake Em Up-ET, exhibited by Joseph, Zach, Jerome & Darian Stranksy was named Junior
Champion of the show; the first place winter calf Demmers Alex Thunderstruck, exhibited by Demmer Farms was
Reserve Junior Champion of the show.
Following the heifer classes, there was a short break and then began with the Golden Gopher Futurity XXXV at
11:00 a.m., top honors were given to Lake-Prairie Kite Anika, exhibited by Joseph Stransky & Lydia Olson,
followed by Macland Gold Juliet exhibited by Anna & Emma Culbertson, in second place and in third place was
Scha-Kett Spirte Nissa exhibited by Sydnie Nelson.
Immediately following futurity the cow classes entered the ring. Judge Craswell named the first place Senior Two
Year Old, TJ-Pollema Rdlnr Shania-Red, exhibited by Brooke Pollema & Quentin Scott, Intermediate Champion.
Reserve Intermediate Champion went to first place Junior Two Year Old, Macland Clever Stacie, exhibited by
Scott Culbertson.
The first place 125,000 Pound Cow, Rodash-View Durham Jazz-ET, was awarded Senior Champion Female,
Grand Champion Female, and Top Bred & Owned of the Show. She was exhibited by Roger & David Friese.
Blondin Lyster Beuaty, first place Aged Cow, exhibited by David & Jeremy Hoese, was named Reserve
Champion Female, and Reserve Grand Champion Female. Judge Brian Craswell awarded second place Senior
Three Year Old, Lida-Acres Damion Amber-ET exhibited by Dana & Maria Johnson, Best Udder of the Show.
The Premier Breeder banner was presented to Demmer Farms and Premier Exhibitor to Flower-Brook Holsteins.
For a full listing of results log onto the website at ww.mnholstein.com.
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Minnesota Holstein Association was organized in 1910 for the purpose of improving and promoting the
Holstein breed of dairy cattle. The MHA consists of 900 members and is open to all people interested in Holstein
cattle. The mission of the Minnesota Holstein Association is, “To enhance the lives and profitability of all dairy
producers and enthusiasts by providing opportunities for education, marketing, recognition and socialization.