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Cottonwood County news

Family standing on rocks in a river

Place of residence: rural Windom

4-H member in which county & club: Cottonwood, Windom Workers/Dale Diggers

Involvement with 4-H (as youth or adult): Melissa showed sheep and pigs, along with exhibited projects in child development, foods, crafts and home environment. She also participated in Ambassador events. She is currently an adult leader for Windom Workers/Dale Diggers.

Girl on a horse walking on a gravel road

Place of residence: Delft, MN 

4-H member in which county & club: Cottonwood – Midway Mountain Movers

Involvement with 4-H (as youth or adult): Brianna joined 4-H as a teenager and participated in the horse project. She also did a horse
demonstration for the Cloverbuds as part of the 4-H horse training program. As an adult, she helped with horse clinics for a few years while her sister finished out her 4-H years. Brianna hopes to someday get back involved in the horse project.

4-H helps youth develop leadership skills, build self-confidence, develop public speaking skills, and other healthy life skills all while having fun.

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