MANDAN, N.D. – Jennifer Holle, co-operator of Holle’s Northern Lights Dairy with her husband, Andrew, has been selected as Farm & Ranch Guide’s Country Woman of the Year 2014.
Jennifer, who was selected from a field of six finalists, was presented the award during the annual program which was held July 18 at the Seven Seas Hotel & Water Park in Mandan.
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