Starlight Gala Event

The Starlight Gala Event was held this past Saturday at the Alltel Center. Kelsey joined many supporters for a fun night of food, silent & live auction, entertainment & dancing with popular band, Powerhouse, and great camaraderie in support of One Bright Star and the Yellow Ribbon program. Kelsey got great reviews.

Thank you to James Photograpy for capturing this beautiful picture of Kelsey. www.jamesphotography.com

Michael Lagerquist stated:
Hi, Shelly,I got to meet Kelsey tonight at the Starlight Gala. What a lovely, poised, charming girl. She made a nice toast for us on a last-minute request. Very well done.

Miss Mankato and Miss Minnesota take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

IHOP Children's Miracle Network & Miss Mankato!

On Tuesday, February 24, Miss Mankato 2009 will be celebrating National Pancake Day with free pancakes at the IHOP in Brooklyn Center,. That's right - free pancakes!* The good news is that you can get the same great deal at your local IHOP. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on February 24 at participating IHOPs across the country, you can get a free short stack (three) of IHOP's famous buttermilk pancakes.For every short stack of pancakes served on National Pancake Day, IHOP guests are invited to make a donation to Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children with 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals across the U.S., or other local charities.