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 Youth in Government conference 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