Tori, Prairie Island Tribal Member, has been on the Red Wing Royal Ambassador Committee since 2016 and has been helping organize Prairie Island’s coronation since 2011.

She was recently sworn is as a member of the Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Council.

Tori also runs her own Travel Advisory and Consulting business.

Tori has three beautiful children Jayme (17), Emma (13), and Liam (11) that are competitive dancers.

Though he lives in the cities, Tori’s boyfriend will often come to Red Wing to visit her and her family.

2022 Red Wing Royal Ambassador | Kodaciaypi Recipient

Courtney graduated from Red Wing High School in 2020, earned her bachelor’s at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and is currently pursuing a master’s in Sport Psychology though American Military University.

She joined the committee shortly after completing her reign as a 2022 ambassador.

Courtney is the daughter of Jack and Gina Colwell. She has an older sister, Kelly, who lives in Bradenton, Florida.

BOARD CHAIR

2018 Red Wing Royal Ambassador | Miss Congeniality

Hannah graduated from Red Wing High School in 2018 and earned her bachelor’s degree at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois in 2021. She joined the committee in 2022, while pursuing a career in journalism before transitioning into communications. Hannah currently works at the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health in St. Paul.

Hannah also sits on the nonprofit Board of Directors at the Carpenter Nature Center located in Hastings, Minnesota, and Hudson, Wisconsin.

Hannah is the daughter of Brian Coyle, and Kai and Matt Rodgers. She has four siblings – Aidan Coyle, Jacob Rodgers, Aaron Rodgers, and Clara Rodgers. She lives in Minneapolis with her partner Jared and puppy Stevie.

CANDIDATE COORDINATOR

2008 Miss Red Wing | 2015 SPWC South Wind Princess

Leah graduated from Red Wing High School in 2008 and attended Centruy College, earning her degree in dental assisting. In 2022, after working 9 years at Zirbel Orthodontics, Leah decided to stay home with her own children and start “Leah’s Littles” an in-home daycare.

She currently lives in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, with her husband Dale; two kids, Caelynn and Noah; and two chocolate labs, Tucker and Gus.

Leah has been involved with Red Wing Royal Ambassadors since she was a young girl as a flower and crown bearer. She officially joined the Red Wing Royal Ambassador Committee in 2023.

TREASURER

1991 Red Wing Princess

Emily graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a degree in Communication Studies and currently lives in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, with her husband, Jordyn; two daughters, Lyla and Addie; and two pomeranian puppies, Rocky and Zeus.

Currently an office manager at boutique financial firm Legacy Wealth, and an assistant coach with Confidence and Poise, Pageant Training by Mary Swenson, Emily has a deep history in the royal world.

She was first crowned Little Miss Woodbury Princess 2002-2003 and continues to work now with pageant contestants and title holders on communication skills, interviewing, modeling, introductions and community service.

In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with family checking out new parks and hiking trails, and baking with her daughters.

Sarah was born and raised in Red Wing and currently resides in Edina, Minnesota with her two dogs. She graduated from Red Wing High School and attended St. Catherine University to earn her degrees.

Growing up, Sarah and her mom would avidly listen to each Red Wing Royal Ambassador candidate on the radio with “Action Jack,” though Sarah never participated in the program.

Now, she volunteers her time as a professional photographer with the Red Wing Royal Ambassador Organization Committee. Additionally, Sarah is a pre/post/PACU nurse in out-patient surgery and works professionally as a portrait and wedding photographer.

2017 Red Wing Royal Ambassador

Ashley currently resides in Maple Grove, Minnesota, joining the Red Wing Royal Ambassador Organization Committee shortly after completing her reign as a 2017 Red Wing Royal Ambassador. She graduated from St. Olaf College in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Nursing and is currently working in the field.

Ashley started as a Registered Nurse in 2021 at Abbott Northwestern on a Spine unit with Medical Surgical overflow patients and shortly after took on the role of a charge nurse.

After a little over a year, Ashley moved to Maple Grove Hospital where she now works as a Registered Nurse on a Postpartum Floor taking care of mothers and babies 1-2 hours after delivery up until discharge from the hospital.

Both of Ashley’s parents, Rick and Deb Knowlton, were born and raised in Red Wing where they still reside. Her older brother, Lucas, graduated from Red Wing in 2014 and now lives in Blaine with his soon-to-be wife working as an environmental analyst at Xcel Energy.

2008 Red Wing Princess

Kyley Lindolm graduated from Red Wing High School and still calls Red Wing home. She currently serves the community as part of the City of Red Wing Police Department.

Kylie has been a member of the Red Wing Royal Ambassador Organization committee since returning from obtaining an associate’s degree from Rochester Community and Technical College and a bachelor's degree from Minnesota State University-Mankato. The program had such a huge impact on her life she knew it was something she wanted to continue to be involved in after serving her year as an ambassador.

Kyley has been married to her husband, Jon, for 10 years. They have three wonderful, energy-filled boys, Keston (8), Sawyer (5), and Vinny (2); and Torque, the Cheweenie dog who has been part of the family for 12 years.

2022 Red Wing Royal Ambassador

Gabrielle graduated from Red Wing High School and is currently pursuing a degree in nursing at Minnesota State College Southeast in Winona, Minnesota. She joined the Red Wing Royal Ambassador Organization Committee shortly after she completed her reign as an ambassador.

While she studies, Gabrielle is also working at Home and Community Options with adults with physical and mental disabilities.

AMBASSADOR COORDINATOR

2019 Red Wing Royal Ambassador | 2022 Aquatennial Princess

Hannah graduated from Red Wing High School and moved to Duluth, Minnesota to obtain her degree in biology from the College of Saint Scholastica, before returning to live in Red Wing where she currently resides.

In addition to serving as the Red Wing Royal Ambassador Organization Ambassador Coordinator, Hannah volunteers with the Minneapolis Aquatennial program.

Hannah currently works at TRIA Orthopedic Surgery Center as a Patient Care Assistant, working toward becoming a physician's assistant.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

Throughout high school and college, Melissa was involved with several scholarship programs and participated in volunteer-based pageant programs.

She joined the Red Wing Royal Ambassador Organization Board after learning about us through her previous job as editor at the Republican Eagle. She currently works at a public relations agency in the Twin Cities.

Melissa grew up in White Bear Lake, attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, and currently lives in Woodbury with her boyfriend and puppy, Gemma. Her parents, Rick and Sheila, and brother, Nick, all live nearby in White Bear Lake.

FUNDRAISING CHAIR

Linda has volunteered for 13 years with the Red Wing Royal Ambassador Organization and continues to serve on our committee as Fundraising Chair.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from St. Ben’s University and her master’s degree from the University of Minnesota.

Linda currently lives in Red Wing with her husband, Brad and works as an Early Childhood and Family Education teacher.

They have three children and three grandchildren.