First Woman With Down Syndrome Competes in Miss Minnesota Pageant

First Woman With Down Syndrome Competes in Miss Minnesota Pageant
Venue of Miss Minnesota USA pageant at the Ames Center in Burnsville, Minn. Screenshot via Google Maps
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A woman has become the first person with down syndrome to compete in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant.

Mikayla Holmgren, a student at Bethel University, has been called a trailblazer after competing at the pageant in Burnsville and receiving Spirit of Miss USA award, and the Director’s Award, Fox News reported.