It's that time again


I haven't been on top of blogging lately. Between the beautiful weather, volleyball, COOPER and life I've been catch up in living in the "real world" away from cyberspace. This week is one of my favorite times of the year, Miss Minnesota week. Year round I am a volunteer for the organization but this week is what we wait for. The 20 Miss MN contestants checked into our host hotel, The Holiday Inn Select in Bloomington, last Saturday. In the last three days we've already probably put several miles in our heels. Here's a quick version of our schedule:


Saturday

Check-in

Bowling party


Sunday

Quality of Life finalist interviews

Fashion Show with GLITZ! at the Mall of America


Monday

Gillette Children's Specialty Care (Gillette is MN's official Children's Miracle Network hospital- CMN is Miss America's national platform)

Tour State Capitol


Tuesday

MN Zoo

Move into theater


Wednesday


Miss Minnesota's Outstanding Teen Pageant


Thursday

Interviews

Talent Rehearsal

Prelim Night 1


Friday

Miss MN Golf Tournament

Prelim Night 2


Saturday

Miss MN Brunch

Final Night- Crowning of Miss MN 2010


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Add all of the rehearsal time and visits to our amazing sponsors and there's not much room left to anything else, like sleep!


Once Miss MN is crowned the whirlwind starts again as we look ahead to Miss America, which by the way is back on network television. ABC January 15th!


Check out our contestant showcase for more information on the 20 ladies who have a chance of a lifetime!

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