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Boys and Girls State Minnesota instills civics in students who create a government in a week
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Boys and Girls State Minnesota instills civics in students who create a government in a week
FromMinnesota Now
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10 minutes
Released:
Jun 17, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Do you remember what you did last week? I’m guessing most of you didn’t create an entire government with people you have never met — and then run for office, pass laws, or decide court cases. That’s what two groups of high school students in Minnesota were up to. Boys State and Girls State are separate, weeklong programs run by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, respectively.Toluca Tellaeche Ramirez, an incoming senior at Pine Island High School and this year’s Minnesota Girls State Governor elect, joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to share more about this crash course in the workings of government.Tucker Fournier, an incoming senior at Maple Grove High School and this year's Boys State Governor elect also joined the conversation.
Released:
Jun 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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