Six candidates throw their hats in the ring for 2025 Willmar Fests crowns

Six candidates throw their hats in the ring for 2025 Willmar Fests crowns

WILLMAR — Six candidates will vie for the chance to be crowned during the 2025 Willmar Fests celebration June 18-22. Three candidates will succeed last year's royalty — Thelma Benitez, Queen of Festivals; Dena Mathison, Aqua Princess; and Deshawna Hodges, International Princess. Addysen Hamstad Addysen Hamstad, 18, is the daughter of Jami Hamstad and Troy Hamstad. She is a 2024 graduate of Kerkhoven Murdock Sunburg High School. While in high s…