Junior Aswar Rahman was the 2010 Southwest representative at this year's American legion Minnesota Boys State. Congratulations to Aswar for this prestigious honor. Only one junior high school male is selected to represent the various American Legion posts around the state. This year's event was held at Southwest Minnesota State University.
Aswar went into his party's nomination convention running for governor. Except for two votes he would have been the party's nominee. But he felt it was important for party unity and move aside. However, he was elected the mayor of his city. Aswar does works in Minneapolis City Hall and it does sound like a familiar Minneapolis story. I'm sure that was coincidence.
The event does not support any specific political party or ideology. The purpose is to explore the importance of citizen involvement in the political process and to promote more engagement of young people into the process.
The American legion also sponsors a Girl's state. At this time we are unaware of anyone attending representing Southwest. Next year's juniors need to think about the opportunity and in March apply to be the representative to Minnesota Girls or Boys State.
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