L to R; Jozey Retzlaff, Jr. Miss NDWS Rodeo and Miss Rodeo North Dakota Grace Stanke

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Grace Stanke, Ms. Rodeo North Dakota is in Valley City getting ready for the PRCA Rodeo performances this weekend during the North Dakota Winter Show.

She said she’s been busy attending rodeos throughout the country since her reign began on January 1st.

The West Fargo native said her goal as Ms. Rodeo North Dakota is to enhance concussion protocols. She hopes her efforts to raise awareness of CTE injuries help save lives.