It’s time for the married women of Mower County to show off.

Applications are being accepted for the title of Mrs. Mower County. The winner will represent her county at the Mrs. Minnesota pageant March 16 and 17, 2013 in St. Cloud.

The woman chosen as “Mrs. Mower County” will become an ambassador for the area and will receive the 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 2013 Mrs. International Pageant in July of that year.

The American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” is the Official charity of the Mrs. Minnesota pageant and receives a portion of the Minnesota pageant’s proceeds.

Competitions in the pageant are: personal interview, aerobic wear and evening gown. There are no talent or swimsuit competitions.

Married women living in Mower County who are interested should write to: Mrs. Minnesota International Pageant; P.O. Box 240537; Apple Valley, MN 55124. Applications are also available at www.mrsminnesota.com. For more information, call 952-432-6758, email pagunltd@frontiernet.net or go to www.goredforwomen.org.