MEDORA, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jaylynn Hicks was named Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2026 during the annual pageant Saturday, June 14th in Medora.
The 23-year-old from Dunn Center, North Dakota grew up on the rolling hills of Dunn Center, North Dakota. She graduated from NDSU with a double major in Animal Biomedical Science and Equine Science. Her goal is to attend veterinary school in Billings, MT, with aspirations of practicing as a large animal veterinarian specializing in genetics and reproduction.
Hicks will take over for current Miss Rodeo North Dakota Claire Graner in January of 2026. Hicks talked about her mission platform.
[audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1065/2025/06/15191007/jaylynn-hicks.mp3"]Claire Graner, Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2025 talked about her goals between now and the end of her reign.
[audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1065/2025/06/15191447/claire-graner.mp3"]Miss Rodeo North Dakota National Director Codi Miller talked about the excitement behind this year’s 71st annual Miss Rodeo North Dakota Pageant.
[audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1065/2025/06/15191129/codi-on-miis-rodeo.mp3"]Codi Miller encourages others to join their organization to help promote our western heritage, while creating cowgirls with character and helping young women achieve their personal and professional goals.
