MINNEAPOLIS — Our very own Miss Minnesota 2023, Angelina Amérigo, is headed to the big stage! KARE 11 Saturday got a chance to catch up with her before she competes in the Miss America competition on Jan. 6-14 in Orlando, Fla.
Amérigo, a 22-year-old student at Minnesota State University Moorhead, represents Morris, Minnesota.
Her community service initiative is "One Bottle, One Straw, One Bag at a Time." She is focused on reducing the use of one-time-use plastics, protecting our bodies of water, creating a more sustainable world and working toward a circular economy.
"Protecting our oceans, lakes and rivers while living in Minnesota is possible. Each of us can collectively change the ways we use day-to-day items," said Amérigo in a press release. "It all starts with three simple steps. We can form new habits, share information and encourage others to join us."
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