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CONFERENCE SPECIFICS
What Do I Do?
You will be able to participate in an incredibly realistic and complex simulation of Minnesota state government. Approximately 1,600 students in grades 8-12 take part in the Model Assembly Session every January. You get the opportunity to serve as legislators, judges, attorneys, lobbyists, and cabinet members, media representatives, or introductory Leadership Corps. members.
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Highlights
- Focus on state and local issues
- Meet YIG participants from across the state
- Choose from many program area options
- Gain leadership positions in this entirely student-led state government
Conference Date
January 9 – January 12, 2020
Registration
September – December
Who
Students grades 8-12 from around Minnesota
Location
Minneapolis Hilton
1001 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota State Capitol Complex
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
St. Paul, MN
Cost
There are two parts to the cost: the State Fee and the Delegation Fee.
State Fee is $425* and includes:
- Transportation during the conference
- Conference fees
- 3 nights in the conference hotel
Delegation Fee varies by delegation and includes:
- Transportation to and from the conference
- Varied delegation-specific expenses
*Discounts applied for early registration (prior to October 3) and limited financial assistance available to those who qualify
2020 Governor David Scheerer
2020 Lt. Governor Justin Scheerer
2020 Secretary of State Marshall Laidlaw
2020 Speaker of Sanford House Hufsa Ahmed
2020 President of Knutson Senate Elise Weier
2020 Speaker of Humphrey House John Whipple
2020 Speaker of Sibley House Wesley Ross
2020 President of Stassen Senate Jack Teske
2020 President of Ramsey Senate Ruby Coyle
2020 Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Ava Hart
2020 Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals Owen Arent
2020 Chief Judge of the District Court Beatrice Lentz
2020 Chief Judge of the Trial Court Elisa Guo
2020 Lobbyist Director Theo Tran
2020 National Issues Forum Presiding Officer Jonah Martinez
2020 Media Director Allison Callstrom