Marissa Sanders

GRAND FORKS – Marissa Sanders of Glenburn has been named Mrs. North Dakota American 2025, according to Forevermorley Productions.

Forevermorley Productions crowned winners of the 2025 North Dakota State Pageant on April 6 at the historic Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks. This event showcased the grace, talent and community leadership of women and girls from across the state, culminating in the crowning of seven titleholders, co-directors Michael and Meg Morley of Grand Forks announced.

Sanders, who is married to Jesse Sanders, will advance to compete at the national Mrs. American pageant in August 2026 in Las Vegas. Also advancing to nationals in their competitions are Dana Henry of Bismarck, Mrs. North Dakota America 2025, and Deserae Wanner of Bismarck, Miss North Dakota for America Strong 2025.

Others winners were Natalie Lund of Mekinock, Teen Miss for North Dakota 2025; Rorie Christenson of Grand Forks, Junior Teen for North Dakota 2025; Charlotte Krogfoss of Thompson, Junior Miss for North Dakota 2025; and Sydalee Bry of Bismarck, Little Miss for North Dakota 2025.

Throughout their year of reign, the winners will serve as role models and ambassadors for North Dakota, promoting important causes, volunteering locally and representing the state.