06/20/2025
Being Miss Red River Valley Fair 2025 was more rewarding than I could have ever imagined. This year has been filled with amazing opportunities, community involvement across the state, amazing friendships, growth in my faith, and hundreds of hours of service.
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Thank you to my sponsors that brought me to the state competition - Olek Inc., Olek Lawn Care, , , McHugo Horsemanship, and my family. This journey would not have been possible without your words of encouragement and constant support.
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Thank you to my family for always believing in me. From the early mornings to traveling across the state to watch me compete - your love, words of affirmation, and pushing me to do my best was something that I never took for granted.
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To my Miss North Dakota Class of 2025, competition week wouldn’t have been as amazing if it wasn’t for every single one of you. To say I walked away with best friends from every corner of the state is something that not many people can do. I miss and I love you guys so much!
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Audrey, thank you for being my biggest cheerleader all week long! I am so grateful I could spend so much time with you and see your pretty face every day. You are going to do SO many amazing things. I love you bunches!
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To the Red River Valley Fair, thank you for all of the opportunities - but most importantly, for allowing me to make a change. I am so grateful that I could spread confidence among so many young girls, talk about agriculture and its importance within our state, and represent “North Dakota’s Disneyland” for a whole year.
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My journey from winning a local title to competing at Miss ND wouldn’t have been possible without our Lord and Savior. I give all glory to God for everything I experienced this year. “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Jesus Christ.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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It is bittersweet having this amazing year come to an end, but I am so excited to see what Christ has in store for me next. Although this chapter has come to an end, my journey with the organization isn’t 🙂
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Signing off for the last time,
Ashley Ebens - Miss Red River Valley Fair 2025👑