Julie Sellner Wilson, 2000

Julie Sellner Wilson, 2000

Parents: Richard & Karen Sellner, Sleepy Eye
Currently: New Ulm, MN
Julie remembers fondly, memories of the coronation night. “After a long day of judging 6 candidates, only 3 of us would be crowned. I was the last one crowned and it was such a relief and so exciting! It was my only opportunity since my dad sold the cows the following year.” Julie is currently married to Cory Wilson, who is a Nicollet county dairy farmer. They have a 1 year old son, Carter. Julie works as an Agriculture/Commercial Loan Processor at South Point Federal Credit Union in Sleepy Eye. To current princesses, Julie advises, “Enjoy your time promoting the dairy industry, but don’t take it for granted. Being a princess is a privilege and not a right, so take it seriously and make time for appearances.” Julie continues to serve the dairy industry in several ways: she is currently the President/Chairperson of the Nicollet County ADA and she helps out when needed at her husband’s parent’s farm.

Stacy Hillesheim Tauer, 2000

2000 Brown County Dairy Princesses, Sarah Braulick, Stacy Tauer and Julie Sellner at the Region 9 Dairy Princess Banquet.

Stacy Tauer, Sarah Braulick, and Julie Wilson at the 2000 Brown County Dairy Princess Coronation, shortly after coronation.

One of Stacy's fondest memories included a time when she, Melissa Braulick, Julie Sellner and Maria Tauer dressed up for Halloween and visited a local grocery store.

Stacy Hillesheim Tauer, 2000

Parents: Gary and Rosie Hillesheim, Sleepy Eye
Currently: Sleepy Eye, MN
Stacy recalls her favorite promotion, “Dressing up for Halloween with Maria Tauer, Melissa Braulick, and Julie Sellner and going to one of the New Ulm Grocery stores to hand out cheese. We got a lot of attention.” Stacy currently resides in rural Sleepy Eye, with her Husband Ron, of 5.5 years and their 19 month old twins, Sidney and Nicholas. Stacy milk cows with her parents on her home farm and raise beef steers where Ron and she currently live. Stacy also works from home for Crystal Valley Coop as a TSP assistant. To current princesses, Stacy says, “I think the Dairy program that Brown County has is one that allows our girls to be themselves and have a lot of fun meeting different people and getting to know fellow dairy princesses and ambassadors. My advice is to absorb as much Public Relation Skills as you can because they are so important once they go onto college and then enter the work force.” Stacy is very active in promoting the dairy industry! She helps organize classroom visits for the Brown County Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors each spring. Her family also helps at the Home/Farm shows, and the Brown County Fair.

Melissa Braulick Fischer, 2001

Julie Sellner Wilson (2000 Brown County Dairy Princess), pictured with Melissa Braulick Fischer (2001 Brown County Dairy Princess).

Stacy Hillesheim Tauer and Melissa Braulick Fischer read books about cows to day care kids in the summer.

Stacy Hillesheim Tauer (2000 Dairy Princess) and Melissa Braulick Fischer (2001 Dairy Princess) pictured after Melissa is crowned.

Melissa Braulick Fischer, 2001

Parents: Fred & Kathy Braulick, Sleepy Eye
Currently: Sleepy Eye, MN
Melissa shares that her favorite part of serving as a dairy princess was “going to the daycares and schools, to talk to the kids. They are so interested in learning and it’s really exciting to see their faces light up when learn something new.” Melissa is currently married to Adam Fischer and they have a daughter, Natalie who is 2 years old. They reside in Sleepy Eye where Melissa is currently working in the Accounting Department at Christensen Farms. To current princesses, Melissa advises, “Be proud to be promoting the dairy industry and have fun doing it. It’s who you are and how you grew up and it’s something that should be valued.”

Sarah Braulick, 2000

Sarah Braulick is crowned as her sister by her side shares her joy!!

Kris Braulick Luebbert (1998 Dairy Princess) and younger sister Sarah Braulick (2000 Dairy Princess).

2000 Brown County Dairy Princesses!

Sarah Braulick, 2000

Parents: Robert Braulick, Sleepy Eye
Currently:  Sanborn, MN
When asked about her favorite promotion, Sarah replied, “I love it ALL, but I guess the parades were my favorite!” Sarah recently moved to Sanborn and works in Sleepy Eye. To current princesses, Sarah advises, “Keep calm and study your facts over and over, even the easy stuff. And as always, HAVE FUN!” To promote the dairy industry still, Sarah says, “Dairy is a MUST at every meal! We go through at least 2 gallons of milk at home and tons of cheese!”