If female, single, never been married and between the ages of 13 to 18 years, applications are being accepted for the title of 2018  Miss Teen Freeborn County, according to a press release.

Miss Teen Freeborn County will represent her county at the Miss Teen Minnesota pageant, which will be April 28 at Wellstone Center in St. Paul.

The young lady chosen as Miss Teen Freeborn County  will become an ambassador from the Freeborn County area and will receive an official title and sash.

The young lady chosen as Miss Teen Minnesota will receive a prize package and college scholarship totaling $30,000 and the chance to represent Minnesota at the 2018 Miss Teen International pageant in Charleston, West Virginia in July.

The American Heart Association’s Go for Red for Women is the official charity of the Miss Teen Minnesota Pageant.

The current reigning 2017 Miss Teen Minnesota is Devika Narayan of Plymouth. As Miss Teen Minnesota, Narayan speaks out on “Hope in Memories: Find Hope & Find a Cure.”

Teens will compete in personal interview, fitness wear, fun fashion wear and evening gown. There is no talent or swimsuit competition.

Young teen ladies living in Freeborn County interested in applying should write for bio form to Miss Teen Minnesota, International Pageant, P.O. Box 240537, Apple Valley, MN 55124-0537; or call 952-432-6758 for more information.