Applications are being accepted for the title of Mrs. Stearns County. Mrs. Stearns County will have the honor of representing her county at the Mrs. Minnesota pageant, which will be held at Ritsche Auditorium, March 11 and 12, 2006, in St. Cloud, MN. The woman chosen as Mrs. Stearns County will become an ambassador from Stearns County area and will receive an official title and sash. The woman chosen as Mrs. Minnesota will receive a prize package worth $7,000 and the chance to represent Minnesota at the 2006 Mrs. International Pageant. The Easter Seal Society and the Cancer Benefit Fund are the official charities of the Mrs. Minnesota pageant. The current reigning 2005 Mrs. Minnesota is Jennifer Sanneman of Byron, located in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Across the state, Jennifer speaks on her platform “Prevent Child Abuse in Minnesota.” As a child abuse survivor, Jennifer speaks about her own personal experience. In 2003, more than 20,000 children were abused and neglected in the state of Minnesota. Jennifer’s mission is to increase awareness to help prevent child abuse in the state. Competitions in the pageant are: personal, interview, aerobic wear, and evening gown. Married women living in Stearns County interested in applying should write a bio form to:Mrs. Minnesota, International Pageant, P.O. BOX 11447, St. Paul, MN 55111-0447. Or call for information: (952) 432-6758
