‘Silly showmanship’ highlights crucial impact of South Dakota ag

Melisa Goss
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025

Siouxlebrity (88).JPG — South Dakota Trade CEO Luke Lindberg shows his hog at the Sioux-lebrity Swine Show during the Sioux Empire Livestock Show Jan. 24. Lindberg went on to win grand champion of the show.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Showing livestock takes years of experience to get right.

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Siouxlebrity (76).JPG — Showing their hogs at the Sioux-lebrity Swine Show are local celebrities Terry Liggins, executive director of TLC Services and Hurdle Life Coach Foundation, left, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken, and Vernon Brown, associate vice president of external affairs at SDSU.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Siouxlebrity (130).JPG — Alex Halbach, left, Maddie Peschong, Mayor Paul TenHaken, Addie Graham-Kramer, Terry Liggins, Vernon Brown, Luke Lindberg, show judge John Eilertson, and Jeff Griffin pose after the Sioux-lebrity Swine Show Jan. 24. Holly Radar entices one of the show pigs to pose as well.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Siouxlebrity (78).JPG — A hog runs loose, escaping its amateur show handler.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Siouxlebrity (103).JPG — Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken guides his hog, who he named “Thor,” during the Sioux-lebrity Swine Show at the Sioux Empire Livestock Show.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Melisa Goss, Assistant Editor for the Tri-State Neighbor, is a South Dakota farm girl whose love of travel has allowed her to see ag’s vital impact around the world, from America’s heartland to the rice paddies of Southeast Asia and many places in between. She makes her home in Hartford with her husband, daughter and miniature schnauzer. You can reach her at mgoss@lee.net.