The day started early with my Statistics class, then I raced down to Brainerd to have lunch with the new Minnesota-North Dakota Alzheimer's Association CEO, Sue Spalding and from the Duluth Alzheimer's Association office, Brenda Beard. Sue Spalding in new to the Alzheimer's Association so this was the first time I had ever met her and it was great to sit down with her and talk about what I've been doing with the cause and where she see's the Alzheimer's Association going in the next few years.
After lunch, I raced home only to leave again to be a guest at the Governor's Fishing Opener in my little hometown of Nisswa. I have always loved my community events and this was no exception! Nisswa is a strong knit community that puts on the best community events of any other small town I've been to. It was predicted that over 5,000 would come out to this event and I'm certain the number was close to that. Nisswa was very busy regardless of the cold weather.
The night started with a speech from Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon. This was the official kickoff to the event! Soon after, I participated in the Fish Fillet contest with my sister queen, Molly. I had done with same event two years ago at the Governor's Fishing Opener in Waconia, MN (where I was born) as Mss Minnesota's Outstanding Teen 2012 but that was the first time I had ever touched ad filleted fish so it didn't go too well. This time, I was ready to win and brought my game face! I was on a team with a chef from Grand View Lodge and a fishing guide. I'm proud to say that my team won the contest based on how fast we finished and the quality of the fillet!
The rest of the weekend was time for rest and relaxation as I prepare for the final two weeks of school I have left. I have been so busy preparing for Miss Minnesota that it was nice to take some time for myself to refresh and refocus on the goal ahead of me.
Until next time,
Bailey
Miss Brainerd Lakes 2013
Miss Minnesota 2013, Rebecca Yeh
My wonderful team!
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