Grand Forks Crowns New Pageant Queens at North Dakota State Pageant 2025
GRAND FORKS – The 2025 North Dakota State Pageant recently took place at the Empire Arts Center, celebrating the achievements of seven titleholders, including three local contestants. Natalie Lund from Mekinock was crowned Teen Miss, demonstrating poise and talent alongside her fellow competitors. Rorie Christenson of Grand Forks earned the title of Junior Teen, while Charlotte Krogfoss from Thompson was named Junior Miss.
Lund, a high school junior and home-schooled student, is the daughter of Dan and Heather Lund. Christenson, a sixth-grader at Schroeder Middle School, is the daughter of Jennifer Holter and Kyle Christenson, while Krogfoss, a third-grader at Thompson Public School, is the daughter of David and Sarah Krogfoss.
Other winners included Mrs. North Dakota America 2025, Dana Henry from Bismarck; Mrs. North Dakota American 2025, Marissa Sanders from Glenburn; and Miss North Dakota for America Strong 2025, Deserae Wanner from Bismarck. These titleholders will represent North Dakota in national competitions later this year.
Event directors Meg and Michael Morley emphasized the pageant’s focus on confidence, community service, and sisterhood, stating, "These exceptional women and girls serve as role models for their communities." For more information, visit Forevermorley Productions online.
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