(Dodge County) The newest Dodge County Fairest of the Fair was crowned last Monday night.
Michelle Stangler of Watertown took home the crown after being named the 2024 Dodge County Fairest of the Fair at this year’s Press Banquet and Crowning, which included 10 total contestants. Michelle is a recent graduate of UW-River Falls class of 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Agricultural Marketing Communications.
Each contestant introduced themselves, simulated reading a 30 second radio commercial live, and answered an impromptu question. As the judges deliberated, Kelsey Henderson (Racine County), the current Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair, and Lexi Bird, the 2023 Dodge County Fairest of the Fair, reflected on their time in their respective roles.
Full List of Contestants:
Ariona Hildebrandt – Watertown, Junior attending Northern Michigan University
Ava Finger – Juneau, Senior attending Dodgeland High School
Cassandra Luedtke – Beaver Dam, Senior attending UW-Platteville
Emma Klockow – Beaver Dam, Sophomore attending Moraine Park
Lindsay Propst – Beaver Dam, Senior attending UW-Madison
Michelle Stangler – Watertown, Graduate of UW-River Falls
Parker Litterick – Theresa, Junior attending Iowa State University
Paxton Longseth – Beaver Dam, attending Bryant and Stratton College
Sydney Rohrbeck – Fall River, Freshman attending UW-Oshkosh
Trissa Pettersen – Beaver Dam, Freshman attending UW-River Falls
