Teen Bird Handler Wins Third Place | Duluth News

Ellianna Hink, a five-time veteran from the metro area and one of the few kids of color in the competition, stunned the crowd at the Minnesota State Fair’s youth chicken handling contest — not just by winning third place with her feisty rooster Hydrangea, but by proving that urban youth can thrive in agriculture. Facing over 100 teens, she battled through morning interviews, midday bird beauty contests, and a nerve-wracking showmanship round where even a noisy goose tried to steal the spotlight. With grit, charm, and a deep love for farming, Ellianna turned heads — calling her 4-H experience “Girl Scouts, but make it country” — and reminded everyone that rural passion knows no zip code. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6683dc0f0733286