Coliseum History — MINNESOTA BEEF EXPO

2000: Inaugural Minnesota Beef Expo, a four-day educational event with over 300 head of cattle and activities for young people

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2001: Showtime for youth exhibitors and a technology innovations workshop

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2002 and 2003: Shows and sales drew beef cattle enthusiasts from around the Midwest

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2005: Unique arena layout with dirt floor for cattle show and dry floor for trade show

 

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2016: Workshop presented by veterinarian Dr. Carey Prigge (top); 2016: Selection with visual appraisal by Kyle Rozeboom, University of Minnesota lecturer (bottom)

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2010s to ’20s: Sullivan Supply fitting (grooming) demonstration; Teams fitting and exhibiting their cattle

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2018 & 2019: Knowledge Bowl participants and Judging Contest winners

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2019: Junior exhibitors vying for a Minnesota Beef Expo blue ribbon rosette

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2021: Ideas and Insights Symposium featured acclaimed barrel racer Amberley Snyder

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2022: Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program (MYBEP) awarded donated heifers and mentorships to youth

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2024: One of the 759 exhibitors and 1,136 head of cattle at the 24th Minnesota Beef Expo

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