The fireworks weren’t the only sparks flying at the fair. Whether it’s through a kiss by the DNR building, an extra dinner tray or singing for food, these couples found lifelong partners through the youth development program.

‘I was working at 4-H the day he proposed to me’: Marie Zimmerman and Nate Zimmerman – Glencoe

Before the Zimmermans were romantic partners, they were opponents. The 38- and 37-year-olds became friends as high schoolers, when they were both McLeod County 4-H ambassadors.

Marie clearly remembers when Nate decided to sign up for the 4-H Favorite Food competition in 2005 — a category that she tried to win every year but never could.

“That year he made ribs in a crockpot, and not only did I not win, he also beat me,” said the mother of two. “He got an engraved cake pa

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