Nine Cleveland FFA members were among the more than 6,000 FFA members and guests from across the state who participated at the 2025 State FFA Convention. It was held April 28 and 29 on the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campuses and the Minnesota State Fairground.
Dacota Lotspeich and Kayla Hoffmann were chosen as this year's delegates. In that role, they helped determine how the state convention functions and voted on important matters
Carter Kern, Mollie Bowman and Vivian Hilfer competed as a Market Plan Team, where they had to create a proposal about an item they wanted to "sell" and present it to a panel of judges.
Jackson Wille was a member of the State FFA Band and played in two concerts at the event.
Through continuous dedication to working with his sheep, Marshall Heldberg earned second place for his Sheep Management Proficiency.
Samantha Baker and Evelyn Keltgen received their State Degrees for their work ethic in participating in FFA activities.
The trip was financed through FFA fundraising activities.
Above: Attending the FFA convention were, from L-R. front row: Evelyn Keltgen, Samantha Baker, Dacota Lotspeich and Kayla Hoffmann. Back row: Marshall Heldberg, Jackson Wille, Carter Kern, Mollie Bowman and Vivian Hilfer.
All photos courtesy of Jordan Kuehl.