Eric Yang, a student from Ellis Middle School, has qualified to compete in the state level competition of the National Geographic Bee.

The Minnesota State Bee will be held on April 1. Please visit the State Bee Homepage, and click on “Minnesota” to access the Minnesota state Bee website and review event information.

One champion from each state and territory will advance to the national competition, which will be held May 22 through 25 at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C.