The day is finally here—Em leaves for Miss America! For the last 4 years, I’ve watched her face challenge after challenge with strength and determination. No matter how many “no’s” she heard, she never gave up. She kept working, growing, and pushing forward. Now all those “no’s” have turned into a YES that’s taking her to the Miss America stage! Emily isn’t just hardworking—she has the biggest heart. Her passion for helping others shines through everything she does, especially her work with the American Heart Association and other organizations advocating for heart health. She’s trained over 4,000 people in CPR and AED use and has even been invited to Washington, D.C., multiple times to teach life-saving skills right in front of the White House. That’s what sets her apart—she’s not just wearing a crown, she’s using it to change lives. Em, YOU’RE GOING TO MISS AMERICA TODAY!! I can’t wait to see you in just a few hours and cheer YOU on every step of the way. You’re ready for this moment, and I know you’re going to shine. Let’s do this Minnesota!! #MissAmerica #MissMinnesota #ThereSheIs