Better parks? Safer streets? Greener neighborhoods? Students asked to enter “Mayor For a Day” essay contest
What would you do if you were mayor for a day?
The League of Minnesota Cities is asking students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades to participate in this year’s “Mayor For a Day” essay contest.
Three winners will be chosen, and each winner will be awarded a $100 prize. The winning essays will be published in “Minnesota Cities,” the League’s publication.
Essays should be about 125 to 300 words; one entry per child. The deadline is Dec. 12.
For more information, go to mayor-for-a-day.
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