

The League of Minnesota Cities is back this year with its annual “Mayor for a Day” essay contest for Fourth, fifth and sixth graders who have a chance to win $100 and recognition in Minnesota Cities magazine.
The contest, which is in its 11th year, received 560 submissions last year which the League said was the highest number received in the program’s history.
The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Dec. 12. Students and parents/caregivers can submit essays via an online form, a PDF email attachment or postal mail. All contest materials are available at lmc.org/mayorforaday.
Winners only will be notified in January 2024.
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