Locals shine at Great Northern Ram Open Rodeo

In an annual tradition at the Great Northern Fair at the Havre Fairgrounds, the Great Northern Ram Rodeo was held last Thursday and those who turned out, were treated to quite a show.

The rodeo featured all the usual events and saw competitors from all across Montana and beyond, as cowboys and cowgirls battled it out for belt buckles and prize money. Of course, one of the main attractions at any rodeo is the bull riding, the event saved for last and this year, only one cowboy managed to earn a score and that was T.J. Allen, who scored a 76 to win first place.

In another event, saddle bro...