Fleece was flying at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair Sheep Shearing Contest when top shearers and wool handlers from around the country displayed their athleticism and dexterity.
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Sheep shearers aspire for quality while working against the clock at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair Sheep Shearing Contest.
Midwest Messenger photo by Kristen Sindelar
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Hand blade shearing was a new class at this year’s Nebraska State Fair Sheep Shearing Contest. Loren Opstedahl of Union Center, S.D., will represent the U.S. in hand blade shearing at the world championships next March.
Midwest Messenger photo by Kristen Sindelar
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Tadlee Opstedahl of Sturgis, S.D., sharpens his hand blades before competing at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair Sheep Shearing Contest.
Midwest Messenger photo by Kristen Sindelar
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A competitor switches from regular shoes to moccasins before shearing.
Midwest Messenger photo by Kristen Sindelar
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Sheep shearers are judged for the quality of shearing, time and overall pen. Wool handlers are judged by how they sort contaminants, speed and cleanliness of the area.
Midwest Messenger photo by Kristen Sindelar
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Clarkson FFA advisor Anna Ready packs wool into bags as shearers compete in the background at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair Sheep Shearing Contest.
Midwest Messenger photo by Kristen Sindelar
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Shearers found a comfy spot to watch their rivals at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair Sheep Shearing Contest.
Midwest Messenger photo by Kristen Sindelar
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com .
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