Congrats to the twelve young ladies from Minnesota who have been named as finalists for the title of Princess Kay of the Milky Way 2008-09.

Each of the twelve finalists will have their likeness sculpted in butter during the Minnesota State Fair. One will be named the 55th Princess Kay of the Milky Way during ceremonies the night before the fair opens.

* Alison Benson, 20, McLeod County, daughter of Doug and Marlene Benson of Stewart;
* Jeanna Felling, 20, Stearns County, daughter of Cyril and Deb Felling of Sauk Centre;
* Ashlee Hartwig, 19, Morrison County, daughter of Dan and Patti Hartwig of Swanville;
* Elizabeth Kern, 20, Steele County, daughter of Ken and Lisa Kern of Ellendale;
* Ann Motl, 17, Todd County, daughter of Kimberly Harff and Mike Motl of Browerville;
* Kristy Mussman, 19, Steele County, daughter of Mike and Julie Mussman of Claremont;
* Megan Reeck, 20, Stearns County, daughter of Gary and Lu Anne Reeck of Paynesville;
* Becky Richter, 19, Wadena County, daughter of Bruce and Karyl Richter of Wadena;
* Brenda Reiter, 18, Wabasha County, daughter of Craig and Cathy Reiter of Elgin;
* Brittney Strayer, 19, Wadena County, daughter of Mike and Patty Strayer of Wadena;
* Alysha Thompson, 20, Nicollet County, daughter of Lee and Kimberly Thompson of Nicollet; and
* Laura Weisz, 17, Morrison County, daughter of Christopher and Pamela Weisz of Hillman.