County 4-Hers bring home a raft of top ribbons

Of the 27 Carlton County 4-H members with demonstrations and exhibits at the Minnesota State Fair that began in August, 19 purple or blue ribbons were brought home by the time the fair ended on Labor Day.

Purple is the top award, for entries deemed to have "met and far exceed the average standards established for that particular class. The exhibit or workmanship is outstanding with minimal flaws."

Here is a rundown on the Carlton County participants who won purple ribbons:

• Laura Rubesh of Carlton, from the countywide group Barnyard Buddies, got a purple ribbon for senior dairy goat showmansh...