FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. - Supporters of the 32nd 4-H Purple Ribbon Livestock Auction brought enough buying power to soar past last year's record-breaking sale total and set five new record prices.

Jack Goodman, of Goodhue, displays his market lamb during the Goodhue County 4-H Livestock Ribbon Auction held Saturday at the Goodhue County Fair in Zumbrota. "They’re easy to show and handle.

If you enjoy the rhythmic chanting of livestock auctioneers, you'll soon have a chance to listen to some of the best in North America. The Fergus Falls (Minn.) Livestock Auction hosts the 46th annual ...

Sep. 1—ST. PAUL — The 46th 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction, which encompasses the champion beef, lambs, goats, swine and poultry exhibited at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair set eight new record prices during ...

HUTCHINSON, Minn. — Minnesota’s oldest livestock market will be closing it’s doors for weekly livestock auctions Oct. 29 The operation’s Stockmen’s Cafe also will close at the same time. The auction ...

SAUK CENTRE, Minn. — Les Bell describes the 2021 hay crop at his cattle farm at Motley, Minnesota, as “ pretty much nonexistent.” So on March 3, Bell found himself in Sauk Centre at the hay auction, ...