The Mondale-Quie Essay Contest is open to Minnesota high school students in grades 11 and 12 who attend a public or private school (including charter and alternative-learning programs) or who are homeschooled in Minnesota.
Contest Requirements:
1) All participants must register online in advance to be eligible for the essay contest. There is no fee to register or participate.
2) Download the ESSAY PACKET which includes detailed information about the topic and question(s) to answer, rules, submission guidelines, and more. Essays not conforming to contest rules will not be considered.
If you have any questions, please contact us at director@mncourthistory.org.
2024/25 Question: Do you agree that public gun possession should be restricted to those who are at least 21 years old, given the other freedoms granted young people? Why?
