Women’s Fund Dancing with Our Stars Raises $259,323 for Local Women and Girls

(KNSI) — The Women’s Fund Dancing with Our Stars, Live! event raised $259,323 to support girls and women experiencing adversity, and older women in the St. Cloud area.

The 10th annual event was held at Escher Auditorium on the campus of the College of St. Benedict on Monday night, drawing a crowd of more than 600 people. Funds raised by dancers and nonprofits totaled $129,473, combined with $129,850 in event sponsorships. All funds benefit local organizations serving women and girls within a 30-mile radius of St. Cloud.

Five local community stars competed in a dance competition, each paired with a professional dancer for a chance to win up to $15,000 in grant funding for the nonprofit of their choice. Final scoring was based 60% on dollars raised and 40% on judges’ scores. The Women’s Fund donated $39,000 in grants to participants based on competition rankings.

1st Place — Dr. Paul Wirth, paired with Kathy Kampa, benefiting the Wirth Center for the Performing Arts. Raised $44,025. Awarded $15,000 first-place prize plus a $3,000 Judge’s Choice award, for a total of $62,025.
2nd Place — Katie White Schad (Sauk Rapids-Rice), paired with Dan Triplett, benefiting the Paramount Center for the Arts. Raised $33,940. Awarded $10,000, for a total of $43,940.
3rd Place — Jennifer Lamb Randolph, a local professional singer, paired with Tuan (David) Le, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. Raised $29,660. Awarded $5,000, for a total of $34,660.
4th Place — Jon Noyes (Great River Children’s Museum), paired with Janell Missler, benefiting the Great River Children’s Museum. Raised $13,703. Awarded $3,000, for a total of $16,703.
5th Place — Mattea Voss (St. Cloud State University), paired with Jeff Ringer, benefiting SCSU Women’s Basketball Youth Partnership Programs. Raised $8,144. Awarded $3,000, for a total of $11,144.

Results are unaudited. Figures reflect totals as of 8:00 p.m. on June 8th, 2026, with donations still coming in.

Ten percent of all dancer-raised donations will go toward future Women’s Fund programming and Women’s Fund Presents events.

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