Local teens can win free trip to Washington, D.C.

JACKSON — A local teenager will experience firsthand the pride of being an American by winning a free trip to Washington, D.C. from June 14-19, 2022. Federated Rural Electric, Jackson, will select the winner of this trip through its annual Youth Tour Contest.

High school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, attending a high school in Federated’s service area can enter. Pick up an application from your school counselor or contact Federated (info@federatedrea.coop or call 1-800-321-3520). The application and information are also found on Federated’s website, www.federatedrea.coop. The student must write a 300-word essay on an energy-related topic, which is due with the application by Feb. 4, 2022. The first 15 students to enter receive $20 gift certificates to Amazon.com.

Five finalists are selected for short interviews starting 4 p.m. on March 22. The combined scores from the essay, interview and application determine the trip winner, along with second and third place who receive $150 and $100, respectively.

The winner will travel with 40 other Minnesota teens sponsored by other rural electric co-ops. Federated’s delegate is one of 1,900 delegates nationally. Highlights of the trip will be to tour all the monuments and historic sights, attend special events, a theater performance and all-states dinner and dance.