Brother, sister, same stage

McCook Central siblings are American Star finalists

Katelyn Winberg
Oct 6, 2026
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Katelyn Winberg

Two South Dakota siblings couldn’t have been in more different scenes when they each learned they were FFA American Star finalists.

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Rolings (2).PNG — Landon Roling, a McCook Central FFA member and finalist for 2026 American Star in Agricultural Placement is one of two McCook Central FFA members named an American Star finalist, along with his sister.
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Rolings (1).JPG — Lauren Roling is a finalist for American Star in Agriscience. Winners A the four American Star categories will be announced at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis later this month.
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Landon Roling, left, Alyssa Roling, Lauren Roling, Jennifer Roling and Ben Roling celebrate at the 2025 South Dakota FFA convention when Lauren was named the South Dakota Star in Agriscience.
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Born and raised on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, Katelyn currently resides in Sioux Falls. She enjoys attending SDSU football games (her alma mater), going to farmer’s markets and visiting her parents at their family farm. Reach her at kwinberg@tristateneighbor.com.