If you are single and between the ages of 13 and 18, applications are being accepted for the title of “2009 Miss Teen Mower County.” Miss Teen Mower County will represent her county at the Miss Teen Minnesota pageant, which will be held at the Ritsche Auditorium, March 14-15 in St. Cloud, Minn.

The candidate chosen as “Miss Teen Mower County” will become an ambassador from the Mower County area and will receive an official title and sash.

Miss Teen Minnesota will receive a prize package and scholarship worth $10,000 and the chance to represent Minnesota at the 2009 Miss Teen International pageant.

Teens will compete in personal interviews, fitness wear, fun fashion wear and evening gown.

The Easter Seal Society and the “Go for Red for Women” are the official charities of the Miss Teen Minnesota Pageant.

The reigning Miss Teen Minnesota is Megan Herickhoff of Belgrade.

Teens in Mower County interested in applying should write for a bio-form to Miss Teen Minnesota: International Pageant, P.O. Box 240537, Apple Valley, MN 55124-0537.