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Meet The Team
Alise Sjostrom
Tell us about yourself.
I am number 3 of 4 redheaded daughters. I care a lot about food and believe that everyone deserves to eat well.
Where were you and what were you doing when you first ate non-american processed cheese?
World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI
How many times have you cut the cheese?
I have physically cut cheese more times than I can count. With a wire, a girolle, a dutch cheese knife, a meat slicer, a Hart automatic wheel cutter… I mean. A lot.
Which children’s book do you remember reading a million times?
George and Martha, Love You Forever, Little Critter and The Berenstain Bears, Little Blue Truck (to my kids)
What’s your favorite booth at the Minnesota State Fair?
The Dairy Building with the PK of the Milky Way butterheads, the Gopher Dairy Bar (mix chocolate with strawberry), 4-H State Arts-In, and the 1:00 parade!
Who is your favorite cow of all time?
Rusty
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
North Fork Munster. It’s gooey, stinky and washed in whiskey.
What job did you want as a kid?
I wanted to be a meteorologist until I learned how much math it took…
Can you whistle?
If so, what's your favorite song? Sort of. Whatever random tune comes out - nothing specific.
Ann Hagen
What should people know about you?
I love to travel. Gardener by genetics (born to be in the dirt). I teach science to 4/5th grades at BBE.
What’s your favorite booth at the Minnesota State Fair?
107.1 Talk Radio
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
St. Anthony and Tipsy Tilsiter because of the flavor and you can eat it "plain".
What job did you want as a kid?
Teacher :)
Can you whistle? If so, what’s your favorite song?
Yes, depends on the day.
Lydia Nibs
Tell us about yourself!
I love all things art! I've been the creamery's illustrator for a year now and my cow drawings have really evolved. I love working with Alise on all of our creative projects!
What is your favorite meal of all time? Extra points if cheese is involved!
Girl dinner, duh! Cheese, crackers, jams, nuts, and fruits are amazing!
Which children’s book do you remember reading a million times?
Everybody Poops (a classic)
What’s your favorite booth at the Minnesota State Fair!
The booth with mocktails!
Who is your favorite cow of all time?
The cow from Gary Larson’s “Far Side” comics.
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
Garlic Cheddar for life! A crowd pleaser for anyone who appreciates cheese.
What job did you want as a kid?
Cartoonist or singer! I’m still waiting for one to come true to fruition.
Can you whistle? If so, what’s your favorite song?
I can briefly whistle but always envied those who can whistle using their fingers!
Isaac Nelson
Tell us about yourself!
I grew up on a dairy farm in brown county and went to college at the University of Minnesota for both animal science and food science to pursue my passion of making delicious dairy products.
What is your favorite meal of all time? Extra points is cheese is involved!
Ribeye steak topped with melted blue cheese, a side of pan roasted garlic potatoes, and fresh steamed green beans.
How many times have you cut the cheese?
Lots, at least once a week.
Which children’s book do you remember reading a million times?
The Giving Tree
What’s your favorite booth at the Minnesota State Fair
The holy land in the international bazaar.
Who is your favorite cow of all time?
Olmar Goldwyn Belinda
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
I love Margie, the depth of flavor from the long aging in the cave makes it my favorite.
What job did you want as a kid?
To work with dairy cows in some capacity.
Can you whistle? If so, what’s your favorite song
Yes I can, my favorite song to whistle is Mountain Dew by the Clancy Brothers.
Gloria Trustheim
What should people know about you?
I was born and raised in Brooten.
Where were you and what were you doing when you first ate non-american processed cheese?
My Aunt Donna would bring fresh cheese curds from Elgin Creamery to Christmas. I'll never forget the first time I heard cheese squeak.
How many times have you cut the cheese?
I cut cheese every week for when I make Pimento.
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
Garlic Cheddar: perfect flavor and melty goodness for pizza, grilled cheese, mac n’ cheese, cheesy potatoes, and everything else!
Liz David
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
Havarti and Lucky Linda
Which children’s book do you remember reading a million times?
If you give a mouse a cookie was a book I remember reading as a kid
Who is your favorite cow of all time?
My favorite cow of all time is probably Annabelle from Annabelle’s wish
What job did you want as a kid?
when I was a kid I wanted to be a singer cuz I was obsessed with Hannah Montana
Can you whistle? If so, what’s your favorite song?
I can whistle but not very great
Leah Jarvi
What should people know about you?
I love seeing musicals live. It makes my heart happy!
Where were you and what were you doing when you first ate non-american processed cheese?
Norway: when eating waffles you take slices of Brunost (or brown cheese) and put it on the waffles.
What is your favorite meal of all time? Extra points if cheese is involved!
Homemade meatballs and stuffed shells. It was my grandma Katie’s specialty, but now I make it. It is similar to lasagna, but just a different form.
Which children’s book do you remember reading a million times?
Jesse Bear What Will You Wear? I read it to my kindergarten class, so I practiced a lot!
What is your favorite booth at the Minnesota State Fair?
I hope I don’t lose my MN card because of this, but I don’t enjoy the State Fair. Too many people and too hot.
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
St. Anthony! I don’t know why, you will have to ask my tastebuds.
What job did you want as a kid?
I had a number of them, but all of them revolved around helping: doctor, veterinarian, zoo keeper, or teacher!
Can you whistle? If so, what’s your favorite song?Yes! I always have some sort of song in my head. Most of the time it’s a soundtrack, musical, or jingle (the worst to get in my opinion).
Eddie Bosl
What should people know about you?
I like to have fun!
What is your favorite meal of all time? Extra points if cheese is involved!
½ pound cheeseburger with pepperjack cheese, cheese sauce, lettuce, and tomato with a side of fried cheese curds with cheese dipping sauce.
What’s your favorite booth at the Minnesota State Fair?
All you can drink milk booth.
Who is your favorite cow of all time?
Tag number 686 or Kaitlyn.
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
North Fork Whisky Washed Munster. It hits the spot! Red Temper is also good. It’s the perfect amount of spicy.
What job did you want as a kid?
To play for the Minnesota Vikings.
Can you whistle? If so, what’s your favorite song?
Yes, Zombie by the Cranberries.
Taylor Oeltjenbruns
What should people know about you?
In the summer my favorite thing to do is go swimming and in the winter I love to snowboard.
What is your favorite meal of all time? Extra points if cheese is involved!
I love eggs benedict with a popped egg yolk, cheese, ham, and hollandaise sauce on an english muffin.
Which children’s book do you remember reading a million times?
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle.
What’s your favorite booth at the Minnesota State Fair?
Sweet Martha’s Cookies.
Who is your favorite cow off all time?
Ferdinand from the book and movie.
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
Lucky Linda and Margie because I like the saltier taste they have.
What job did you want as a kid?
Probably to be a veterinarian.
Can you whistle? If so, what’s your favorite song?
Yes I can, my favorite song to whistle is Toxic by Britney Spears.
Linda Jennissen
Tell us about yourself:
What you give is what you get back.
I am a foodie and I love to try new things.
I enjoy an experience far more than things.
My husband and family are my most prized possessions from our cows
What should people know about you?
I grew up on a dairy farm and fell in love with the Holstein cow at a young age. Met the love of my life showing cows.
These days, taking milk and making it into cheese gives me a big thrill.
Creating and making food is my love language.
Ina Garten is my mentor and inspiration.
Where were you and what were you doing when you first ate non-american processed cheese…
I was at the annual NMPF/UDIA meeting reception
What is your favorite meal of all time? Extra points if cheese is involved!
Cheesy Risotto and Ribeye
Which children’s book do you remember reading a million times?
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
What’s your favorite booth at the Minnesota State Fair?
I just love the MN State Fair period! The showcase/moo booth is one of my lifelong favorite memories.
Who is your favorite cow off all time?
It is difficult to choose just one.
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
St. Anthony. I like the dry, nutty parm-like flavor and texture. It has a great story and our first award winning cheese at Redhead Creamery
Can you whistle? If so, what’s your favorite song?
Definitely not by best attribute
Sherry Newell
What should people know about you?
I'm all about cows, cheese and chocolate.
What’s your favorite booth at the Minnesota State Fair?
The Moo Booth, especially when Ayrshires or Jer-Lindy Holsteins are the Showcase Herd.
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
North Fork Munster. Preferably eaten with the rind and with Wheat Thins, in one sitting.
What job did you want as a kid?
Fashion icon. It didn't really work out.
Can you whistle? If so, what's your favorite song?
Only enough to call the dogs.
Linda Nelson
Tell us about yourself…
I grew up on a hog farm in Madison MN. I miss the farm but thankful for the opportunity to learn, work hard and have fun! As a child I wanted to be either a farmer or a nurse.Lee and i have lived in sauk Centre for almost 34 years. I enjoy spending time with kids and grandkids, family and friends, and helping people.
My favorite RHC cheese is Lucky Linda and curds!
Margarita Chavez
What should people know about you?
I am bilingual. I’ve been working for the past 5 years at the creamery and farm. Currently, I am a pre-med and Spanish major at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
What job did you want as a kid?
My dream has been to pursue a career in medicine, and thankfully, I am actively working toward that goal.
Who is your favorite cow off all time?
A cherished memory working at the farm involves Atlanta, a beautiful friendly red and white Holstein, my all-time favorite cow, who sadly passed away on the farm.
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
When it comes to RHC cheese, my definite favorite is Red temper for its smooth and spicy flavor!
What is your favorite booth at the Minnesota State Fair?
My go-to booth is Sweet Martha Cookies - who doesn’t love warm, soft cookies?
Kyle Rasmussen
Tell us about yourself:
I was born and raised in Sauk Centre. I studied Chemistry and Politics at UND and then spent the rest of my 20s in Hawaii training in restaurants and developing fusion-based cuisine
What should people know about you
I bring a blend of cultural influences with me to aid in the development of rural communities
Where were you and what were you doing when you first ate non-american processed cheese?
Cliffside restaurant on Kauai, eating hand pressed ravioli with freshly grated parmesan
What is your favorite meal of all time?
Buttermilk fried chicken and Mac ‘n Cheese
How many times have you cut the cheese?
Too many
Which children’s book do you remember reading a million times?
Captain Underpants
What’s your favorite booth at the Minnesota State Fair?
Haven’t been in too long. Sweet Martha’s
Who is your favorite cow of all time?
Atlanta
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
North Fork Munster. Gotta have that funk.
What job did you want as a kid?
Green Power Ranger
Can you whistle?
Poorly. Not sure if one can whistle Hendrix.
Randy Jennissen
Tell us about yourself:
Retired Carpenter And remodeler, now enjoys antique tractors and buying and selling those tractors.
Fav Meal: hotdogs by the bonfire & beer
Cut the cheese: Too many to count
Favorite book: I don’t read books
Favorite State Fair Booth: All You Can Drink Milk Stand
Favorite cow: Kit
Favorite RHC Cheese?: Henry’s Havarti (just so damn good)
Job as a kid: hardware store owner
Can you Whistle?
Yes, Andy Griffith
Jerry Jennissen
A Meal that I remember was when I was dating and we went to a restaurant in the Twin Cities and I had French onion soup for the first time, and it was covered with a thick layer of Stringy mozzarella cheese, and I fell in love with the girl and the cheese.
Favorite Cows: I have two favorite cows in my career, Curly and Atlanta. Curly was probably one of the most influential cows we’ve ever had as many cows in our herd trace back to her. She was a great type and production cow. Atlanta has come as close to embodying the goals I have in breeding dairy cows as any cow, we have owned. Plus, she had a great personality.
Tom Jennissen
Tell us about yourself: Happily retired, old school guy
Favorite Meal? Stromboli with Canadian bacon and cheese that I had while on a work trip in Pennsylvania
Cut the cheese? Daily. Actually, not very often.
Favorite Book? Green Eggs & Ham and Cat in the Hat
Favorite State Fair Booth: Deep Fried Cheese Curds!
Favorite Cow: NOT the first heifer I ever showed at the Melrose Dairy Calf show as a kid
Favorite RHC Cheese: Was Lucky Linda, now Margie. I also love Red Temper and Pimento
Job as a kid?: Dairy Farmer
Paige Roberts
Tell us about yourself: Aside from the cows, I am a big CrossFit enthusiast and a big book worm. I usually read 4-5 books a month.
Real Cheese?
Probably when I was living in Tokyo! I don’t remember much cheese from there, but lots of fun ice cream. Milk was tough to like because it’s pasteurized at different temperatures depending on the brand, so you had to find the one you liked.
Favorite Cow?
Clementine! A cow of my own. I fell in love with her as a calf. She was friendly and a nice looking dairy calf that I knew would be special. Jerry, Linda, Alise & Lucas surprised me with transferring ownership to me as a birthday/work anniversary gift.
Favorite RHC Cheese: Red Temper! I like how it melts and adds a good kick to burgers or mac ‘n cheese.
Job as a kid?:
veterinarian
Lucas Sjostrom
Tell us about yourself…
I was put on this earth to remember and later share mostly useless-but occasionally beneficial-dairy, agriculture, and alcohol knowledge with the world. I spend my daytime hours working for about 1,000 dairy farms across the midwest, helping do a dance of encouraging them to continue improvements in every aspect of their farm, while also explaining to government types that they are truly doing the best that they can. I love my wife and my kids, and whiskey washed munster. All these things keep me going. I try to continue having fun while working hard. Amen.
Where were you and what were you doing when you first ate non-american processed cheese?
Likely at a family gathering that included an expansive Swedish smorgas with generic brie and some pepper jelly on top.
What is your favorite meal of all time? Extra points if cheese is involved…
My favorite meal of all time would be beef jerky and cream soda if I'm on the road. In a sitdown situation, asparagus, scallops, a side of filet mignon wrapped in bacon and a dessert that has some combination of peanut butter and ice cream.
Which children’s book do you remember reading a million times?
Goodnight Moon. Harry the Dirty Dog
What’s your favorite booth at the Minnesota State Fair?
I become very nostalgic in the photography section of the 4H building. It’s the only place I ever succeeded in life.
Who is your favorite cow of all time?
Monica. #9. My first show cow. My best show cow.
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese and why?
North Fork Munster
What job did you want as a kid?
Probably a veterinarian, because Dr. George gave the best bubble gum every time he came to the farm.
Can you whistle? If so, what's your favorite song?
I can whistle breathing in and out, so I can whistle any song you’d like. Two places, I’ve had success in life.
Arturo Salgado
Favorite Meal? My favorite food is pork chops and green salsa with black beans
Favorite Book? The novel I read was el Zarco
Favorite Cow? The cow I most liked was Mistina, she was so peaceful.
Favorite RHC Cheese? I like the chipotle (Red Temper) and jalapeno cheese. I like hot and spice.
The job I wanted was a public server
Can you whistle? Oh yeah, I can whistle. One of my favorite songs is the bamba
Tim Struwve
What should people know about you?
I am Tim.
Where you first ate real cheese?
Probably was a baby.
Favorite meal of all time: Tator Tot Hotdish
How many times have you cut the cheese?
Plenty.
Which children’s book do you remember reading a million times?
Harry Potter
What’s your favorite booth at the MN State Fair?
the Milk Stand
Who is your favorite cow of all time?
Alto
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery Cheese & Why?
Munster. Creamy & good
What job did you want as a kid?
Pro Athlete
Can you whistle? If so, what’s your favorite song?
Yes, I like to whistle Easy Does It by Supertramp
Anna Terhaar
What should people know about you?
I grew up in Reno Nevada and moved family's form in Minnesota two years ago. I'm currently in cosmetology school to be an esthetician but i love seeing the cows & working in the Cheese plant.
Favorite meal of all time: Sushi
How many times have you cut the cheese?
Probably about 4
Which children’s book do you remember reading a million times?
Food Fight
What’s your favorite booth at the MN State Fair?
Pickle Dog Stand
What’s your favorite Redhead Creamery Cheese & Why?
Red Temper because it's spicy!
What job did you want as a kid?
Artist
Can you whistle? If so, what’s your favorite song?
Yes, I CAN but don't.
Brenda Kunz
Kylie Weller
Tell us about yourself: I am a junior at BBE high school and I play on the volleyball team
What is your favorite meal of all time? Stromboli
Which children's book do you remember reading a million times? Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
What's your favorite Redhead Creamery cheese? St. Anthony
What job did you want as a kid? Veterinarian
Can you whistle? No.
