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The Miss Minnesota Scholarship Organization is an official preliminary to the Miss America Competition.

PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION
Erin Bussian
​Email:  erinbussian@missminnesota.org

TO SCHEDULE MISS MINNESOTA 
To schedule an appearance/interview requests:
Charlotte Olein (Miss Minnesota Business Manager)
Cell:  651-260-7864
Email:  schedule@missminnesota.org

State Director
Kathy Shellum (Executive Director)
Cell:  651-387-3120
Email:  kathyshellum@missminnesota.org

Miss Minnesota In the News

MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY HONORS MISS MINNESOTA - March 9, 2023
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Pow Wow Native Live - February 28, 2023
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Miss Minnesota Shares Inspirational Message with High School Students - February 27, 2023                                                                               READ HERE 

MISS MINNESOTA STATE COMPETITION MOVING TO TREASURE ISLAND RESORT & CASINO, February 10, 2023
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MPR NEWS - Miss Minnesota to compete in Miss America Competition, December 15, 2022
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Miss MN uses platform to celebrate Indigenous culture, December 15, 2022
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Minnesota Live, October 27, 2022
Wonderful interview with our Miss Minnesota and Minnesota Live - KSTP 5
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The Changing Face of Miss Minnesota, October 10, 2022
This amazing article discusses our Miss Minnesota as told to the University of Minnesota!
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Indian Country Today, September 29, 2022
Check out an incredible article from Indian Country Today featuring Miss North Dakota USA and Miss Minnesota
Dan does a deep dive into the previous Indigenous women who have held titles in the Miss USA and Miss America Organization systems
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Miss Minnesota at the Minnesota State Fair, August 29, 2022
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Rachel Evangelisto becomes first Indigenous woman to be crowned Miss Minnesota, July, 2022
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Twin Cities.com Pioneer Press, June 30, 2022
Evangelisto becomes first Indigenous woman to win Miss Minnesota
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​Eden Prairie News, June 24, 2022
Miss Minnesota 2022 Crowned in Eden Prairie
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​WCCO 4, CBS News, June 23, 2022
1st Indigenous Woman Crowned Miss Minnesota

Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 23, 2022
First Indigenous woman crowned Miss Minnesota
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KARE 11, June 2022
Woman makes history as first indigenous Miss Minnesota

​CBS NEWS  June 22, 2022

Rachel Evangelisto is fist Indigenous woman to be crowned Miss Minnesota  
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KTTC News June 22, 2022
Miss Winona makes history as the first Native American to win Miss Minnesota: headed to Miss America
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​FOX 9 News, June 20, 2022
​Rachel Evangelisto was crowned Miss Minnesota over the weekend, becoming the first Indigenous woman to hold the title. The former Miss Winona will compete for the title of Miss America 2023 this December. Through her participation in the Miss America program, she has been awarded over $23,000 in educational scholarships.

June 9 , 2022 Miss Minnesota bids Farewell
December 17, 2021   Miss America 2022 winner: Miss Alaska, Emma Broyles is crowned  READ HERE
December 15, 2021  OP ED by Elle Mark, Miss Minnesota 2021  "After 100 years, we need Miss America More Than Ever"  READ HERE
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December 11, 2021   Elle Mark to represent Minnesota in the Miss America Competition Dec. 12-16  READ HERE
December 3, 2021   "Hey! Miss Minnesota Elle Mark Stopped by, Next Stop Miss America"  By Paul Fletcher, Twin Cities 97.1   LINK HERE
December 2, 2021   Elle on KSTP's Minnesota Live before she departs for the 100th Miss America Competition!  See Video HERE

PRESS RELEASES

June 18, 2022
​Minnesota crowns first Indigenous woman,  Rachel Evangelisto, Miss Minnesota 2022
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June 9, 2022
2022 Miss Minnesota Competition to be held June 16 and 17 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie
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December 1, 2021
MISS AMERICA DOUBLES SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT DURING RECORD-SETTING 100TH ANNIVERSARY COMPETITION  - Miss America Organization to Award $100,000 to New Miss America Winner   
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November 23, 2021
100th Miss America to air on Peacock December 16  
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October 7, 2021
Miss America Increases Age Eligibility for MISS and TEEN
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June 26, 2021
Introducing Elle Mark, Miss Minnesota 2021
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June 3, 2021
After 734 Days, Longest Reigning Miss Minnesota Poised to Crown Her Successor on June 25
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Our Promotional Video leading up to the 85th Miss Minnesota Competition, June 2021
Courtesy of Invisible Crown Productions

March 30, 2021
Miss Minnesota Competition to return bigger, better, stronger at vibrant new venue
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June 20, 2020
​Kathryn Kueppers, Miss Minnesota 2019, to hold position for second year
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November 25, 2019
Miss Minnesota to compete for Miss America December 2019 LIVE on NBC at the Mohegan Sun Resort
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Local and National News

Press of Atlantic City 11/23/21 Miss America will be shown exclusively on streaming service for first time.  Read More
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WIZM News Talk 7/4/2021 - Former Miss LaCrosse/Oktoberfest, Elle Mark, Crowned new Miss Minnesota  Read More
Miss America Organization 4/8/2021 -Mohegan Sun Announces 3-Year Partnership with Miss America. Read More
Press of Atlantic City 5/8/2020 Miss America postponed due to Covid-19 epidemic. Read More
Press of Atlantic City 1/28/2020 Regina Hopper no longer with Organization. Read More
CBS News 12/20/19 Camille Schrier of Virginia wins Miss America  Read More
CT Posts 12/13/19 Miss America Competition comes to Mohegan Sun December 12  Read More
CNBC, 11/29/2019 Mother and Daughter Go for the Crown, with Kathryn and Vicki Kueppers  Watch Video
KARE 11,  11/13/2019  Women Crushing it Wednesday with Kathryn Kueppers, Miss Minnesota  Watch Video
Patch.com 10/31/19 Miss Minnesota works to raise awareness of updated competition  Read More
KSTP Twin Cities Live 9/8/2019 Coffee with Cool People - Meet Kathryn Kueppers and her Mom, both Miss Minnesotas!
KARE 11   8/23/2019 Live at the Minnesota State Fair with Kathryn Kueppers, Miss Minnesota 2019
Mohegan Sun Newsroom 7/23/19 NBC's Miss America 2020 Competition Comes to the Mohegan Sun Read More
Fox 9  The Buzz 7/3/2019:  Meet Kathryn Kueppers, Miss Minnesota 2019
Twin Cities Pioneer Press 6/23/2019: Following in her mother's footsteps, new Miss Minnesota second in her family to wear the crown
Miss America Organization 6/5/2019 The Miss America Organization Board of Directors Announces Transition To New Board Chair and Vice Chair Gretchen Carlson To Remain As Advisor to the Board - Read More
USA Today 6/5/2019 Former Secretary of State Shantel Krebs named Chairwoman of Miss America
NBC News 6/5/2019 Gretchen Carlson steps down as Miss America Chairwoman
Miss America Organization 5/29/2019 The 2020 Miss America Competition to air LIVE on NBC
Hollywood Reporter 5/29/19 Miss America Moves to NBC for 2020 Competition
Fox 13 News Utah 5/20/2019 Miss America 1985 and MAO Board member Sharlene Wells with Bob Evans
WLNY - CBS News  5/7/2019 Miss America Speaks On Making Pageant History
CBS News 5/7/2019 - History in the making! Meet, Nia Franklin, Miss America, Cheslie Kriyst, Miss USA and Kaliegh Garris   VIDEO
CBS News 5/7/2019 - History in the making! Meet, Nia Franklin, Miss America, Cheslie Kriyst, Miss USA and Kaliegh Garris  Read More
Press of Atlantic City 4/11/19 Miss America not returning to Boardwalk Hall
Deadline 4/11/19 Gretchen Carlson Signs with ICM Partners
PIX New York 3/19/19: Miss America 2019 sings for a cause 
Press of Atlantic City 3/06/19: Lawsuit against Miss America Organization dismissed
Press of Atlantic City 1/27/19: Charles' criticism of MAO misguided, harmful, says Julie Hoffman
AP News 1/25/19: Judge won't block Miss America Org from state changes.
LifeTime 1/15/19:  Gretchen Carlson "Breaking the Silence" Documentary airs.
Clinton School Speakers 11/08/18  Regina Hopper - How Hard is Change? Miss America, Public Policy, and Leadership
Insider 10/09/18:  Then and Now, How the Miss America Pageant has changed over the years
Vanity Fair 10/09/18: Here is the latest article with what is happening within the Miss America Organization by Vanity Fair.
MSN News 10/08/18: Nia Franklin shares her personal experiences and explains what it means to be Miss America 2.0
Hollywood Reporter 9/24/18: Nia Franklin talks about being crowned Miss America 2019
Kelly & Ryan Live 9/11/18: Meet the new Miss America, Nia Franklin
E! News 9/09/18: Miss America 2019: 5 Things to Know about Nia Franklin
The Wrap 09/09/18: Miss America winners from 1921 to Present
Cosmopolitan Magazine 9/05/18: 40 of the most Stunning Miss America Pageant Evening Gowns
USA Today 8/17/18: Gretchen Carlson: I 'never bullied' Miss America Cara Mund, her letter cost org $75,000
AP News 08/08/18: Miss America head Gretchen Carlson seeks 'healing process.'
C-SPAN 07/24/18 Gretchen Carlson and Regina Hopper at the National Press Club.
Variety 07/09/18 Gretchen Carlson Defends Miss America Pageant Changes: 'We Needed to Move This Program Forward.'
GMA 06/05/18: Miss America competition announces major changes
ABC News 06/05/18:  #byebyebikini What the new Miss America will be without the swimsuit competition.
Miss America Announcement 6/4/18 SWEEPING CHANGES AS THE MISS AMERICA ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES CANDIDATES WILL NO LONGER BE JUDGED ON PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Press of Atlantic City 5/18/18: Three former pageant winners to lead Miss America
Press of Atlantic City 4/17/18: Miss America Organization gets $4.3 million lifeline 
​MLive Michigan News 3/06/18: Miss America shares struggles, inspiration with Michigan contestants
Swaay Magazine 1/21/18: Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2014: "So Miss America, Can You Cook?"
Press of Atlantic City 1/17/18: ​Longtime staffer, Karen Nocella now the new Miss America Executive Director of operations.
ABC's The View 01/25/18: Gretchen Carlson on 'Miss America', Swimsuit Competition
Good Morning America 1/05/18: Gretchen Carlson on how she wants to reinvent Miss America
Press of Atlantic City 1/02/18: Gretchen Carlson Takes Over as Miss America Chairwoman
Huff Post 12/23/17: Miss America CEO and Board Chair Resign Under Pressure Amid Scandal
HuffPost 12/22/17: The Miss America Email: How the Pageant's CEO Really Talks About the Winners.
Zach Sang Show 9/19/17: Zach Sang interviews Cara Mund
Cosmopolitan Magazine 9/8/17: Savvy Shields, Miss America 2017 - 17 Things I've Learned as Miss America
Zach Sang Show 7/21/17: Zach Sang Interviews Savvy Shields
YouTube 9/14/14: Miss America 2015 Kira Kazantsev makes history by performing her talent with a red solo cup!
Press of Atlantic City 9/15/2013: Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2014 becomes first Indian/American women to become Miss America
Four Points Magazine 1/17/14  A Good Director-Titleholder Relationship
Star Tribune 6/8/2013 Q & A with CJ: Gretchen Carlson comes home to address Miss Minnesota Event
Miss America Organization 1/16/2011: Teresa Scanlan wins Miss America at the age of 17
YouTube: Heather Renee French, Miss America 2000 is crowned with 24-karat gold crown as the first Miss America of the 21st century
YouTube, Heather Whitestone, Miss America 1995 - Talent performance - is the first and only deaf woman to become Miss America. 
YouTube: Vanessa Williams, Miss America 1984 is the first African America women to become Miss America
YouTube: Lee Meriwether, Miss America 1955 is the first Miss America to be crowned on national TV, making her an overnight star.
YouTube: Bess Myerson, Miss America 1945 was the first Jewish woman to be crowned Miss America
OnLine: Our first Miss America: Margaret Gorman, Miss America 1921

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