Applications are being accepted for the 2017 Miss Teen Mower County who will then represent the county at the Wellstone Center during the Miss Teen Minnesota pageant on April 29, 2017.

Applications are open to any woman that is single, has never been married and is between the ages of 13 and 18.

Miss Teen Minnesota will receive a prize package and college scholarship totaling $30,000 and the chance to represent Minnesota at the 2016 Miss Teen International pageant in Jacksonville, Florida.

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

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