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MISS Minnesota USA 2013 TO COMPETE IN 2013 MISS USA® COMPETITION

Danielle Hopper will represent Minnesota (she is from Inner Grove Heights) at the MISS USA Competition from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s pageant will air live on June 16, 2013 (9-11 p.m. ET, delayed PT) on NBC and will be distributed internationally. She will join delegates from each of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia for more than two weeks as she takes part in a schedule of fun filled events leading up to the exciting live network telecast. Please let me know if you would like to arrange an interview with Miss Minnesota USA 2013 before she departs for Las Vegas. Danielle can also discuss how she’s preparing for the competition, what she’s packing for the two-week trip, and how she plans on brining home the crown. Help drive hometown support for Miss Minnesota USA by the fan vote: Vote For Me! Fans will be able to vote to help get their favorite contestant into the semifinals at the MISS USA 2013 Competition. Voting starts May 15 through June 15. The contestant who receives the most votes will earn a place in the semifinals. So tune in on June 3 to see how the fan favorite semifinalist is revealed! How Fans Can Vote: o Online: www.missusa.com, Facebook.com or via Twitter For more information on the competition and to learn more about Miss Minnesota USA please visit www.MISSUSA.com

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