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Wendy Solemsaas one of Country Woman of the Year finalists

By Dale Hildebrant, Farm & Ranch Guide
Jun 26, 2013
Jun 26, 2013

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By Dale Hildebrant, Farm & Ranch Guide

SHERWOOD, N.D. – As Wendy Solemsaas was heading off to college, she was certain agriculture was no longer in her future, but times change and she is now one of the finalists for Farm & Ranch Guide’s Country Woman of the Year honor.

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