Donnae Morton, Miss Rodeo Minnesota 2024, hails from a multi-generational agricultural family in Winthrop, Minnesota. Raised with a deep love for rodeo and the Western lifestyle, Donnae’s childhood was shaped by her involvement in 4-H, FFA, high school rodeo, and traveling to her father’s PRCA events. A graduate of the University of Northwestern St. Paul with a degree in sports management, Donnae is passionate about training horses, competing, and teaching riding lessons. Her platform, “Rise and Shine,” encourages others to face challenges with faith, resilience, and positivity, living a life that honors Christ through everything she does.