If you are single, have never been married and are between the ages of 13 to 18, applications are being accepted for the title of 2016 Miss Teen Freeborn County, according to a press release. Miss Teen Freeborn County will represent her county at the Miss Teen Minnesota pageant, which will be on March 12, 2016, at Ritsche Auditorium in St. Cloud.

The young lady chosen as Miss Teen Freeborn County will become an ambassador from the Freeborn County area and will receive an official title and sash. The young lady chosen as 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.

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

The current reigning 2015 Miss Teen Minnesota is Nicole Doyle of Lakeville. As Miss Teen Minnesota, Doyle speaks out on “Kids Get Arthritis Too” which is a juvenile arthritis education and awareness campaign.

“I didn’t know that kids could get arthritis.” Diagnosed at the age of 3, Nicole has heard those words countless times. Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can rob children of a carefree, painless childhood. There is no known cause and no cure, which is why research, education and awareness are vital in the battle against this disease. For more information go to: www.KidsgetArthritisToo.org

Young, teenage ladies living in Freeborn County interested in applying should request a biography form by writing to Miss Teen Minnesota International Pageant, P.O. Box 240537, Apple Valley, MN 55124-0537; or call 952-432-6758 for more information.