In this insight, Miss Wadena organizer Diane Peters and 2022 Miss Wadena Grace Gallant came in studio to discuss this year’s Miss Wadena Pageant. They preview this year’s pageant, the theme, scholarship opportunities, and the impact this event has on girls in the community.

This year’s theme is “Be Someone’s Hero” and will be held on Sunday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Wadena Memorial Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.

There are five contestants seeking the title of Miss Wadena 2023: Zoe Curtis, Madelyn Gallant, Anna Guo, Isabelle Larson, and Macie Moore.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Children ages four and under are free. Tickets can be bought at Thrifty White Drug, Wadena State Bank, and from all contestants.

Listen to the full interview with them here!