Minnesota State Cattlemen honor Richard Pesek as 2025 Cattleman of the Year

Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025

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Richard “Dick” Pesek, of Taunton, Minnesota is the 2025 Minnesota Cattleman of the Year.

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