Seven local youth in the Refuge Rangers 4-H group of Sherburne County won blue ribbons at the Minnesota State Fair for their projects.  

These youth had received blue ribbons or higher at the Sherburne County Fair but now were competing against hundreds of youth. 

Avery Anderson  of Big Lake won his blue ribbon at the state fair in wildlife biology while Samantha Mekeland of Clear Lake won her blue in fishing sports.

Kayla Meyer of Becker and Bailey Muelhbauer of Becker,  who attends school in Big Lake each received a blue ribbon for their photography projects.

In the livestock division Muehlbauer received blue in swine and third place among all 4-H entries across the state. Olivia Bond won blue ribbon with her goat and she was an interview finalist.  She also received a blue award in her exploring animals project while her sister Emilia Bond received a blue with her rabbit. Blazden Mueller of Big Lake also received blue in goat division.