Minnesota D.A.R.E. Statewide Poster Contest Winners

Poster by Andrea R, Dover-Eyota Middle School
D.A.R.E. Officer: Todd Peterson, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office

St. Bonifacius, MN – A Dover-Eyota Middle School student was selected as the winner of the 2022 Minnesota D.A.R.E. poster contest. Andrea R. is a student participating in the D.A.R.E. program under the direction of the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office. Olmsted County D.A.R.E. Officer Todd Peterson entered her poster in the statewide program hosted by Minnesota D.A.R.E., Inc. Andrea’s poster was selected from posters entered, statewide, from law enforcement agencies.

The theme for this year’s contest was “D.A.R.E. to Show Kindness.” In D.A.R.E. we discuss how we can help in our communities; how we can be a good leader in our community; how to be a good friend; and the importance of being kind.

Minnesota D.A.R.E./Twins April 24, 2022 Game Opening Pitch

As the 1st Place winner in the contest, Andrea threw out the opening pitch at the April 24, 2022 Minnesota D.A.R.E./Twins game.

Poster by Abbigale G., Henning Public School.
D.A.R.E. Officer: Landyn Saewart, Ottertail County Sheriff’s Office

(Photos at https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaDare/ )

Here is a list of the poster winners:

#1
Andrea R.
Dover-Eyota Middle School
D.A.R.E. Officer: Todd Peterson
Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office

#2
Abbigale G.
Henning Public School
D.A.R.E. Officer: Landyn Saewart
Ottertail County Sheriff’s Office

#3
Ella Z.
Oxbow Creek
D.A.R.E. Officer: Jennifer Foster
Brooklyn Park Police Department

#4
Faith K.
Dover-Eyota Middle School
D.A.R.E. Officer: Todd Peterson
Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office

#5
Elizabeth Marie F.
Visitation School
D.A.R.E. Officer: Mario Reyes
Mendota Heights Police Department

#6
Mady N.
Kasson-Mantorville Middle School
D.A.R.E. Officer: Jesse Kasel
Kasson Police Department

#7
JoJo (Josiah) F.
SACS
D.A.R.E. Officer: Cortnie Miranowski
Shakopee Police Department

#8
Ryan O.
Chatfield Elementary
D.A.R.E. Officer: Kevin Landorf
Chatfield Police Department

#9
Nolan F.
CGB Schools
D.A.R.E. Officer: John Maatz
Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office

#10
Norah L.
St. Joseph School
D.A.R.E. Officer: Greg Altman
West St. Paul Police Department

#11
Hanna S.
Hayfield Elementary
D.A.R.E. Officer: Dave Skadson
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office

#12
Morgan R.
Windom Area Middle School
D.A.R.E. Officer Dana Wallace
Windom Police Department

#13
Ashtyn G.
WEM
D.A.R.E. Officer: Lisa Arens
Rice County Sheriff’s Office

#14
Becca O.
Dover-Eyota
D.A.R.E. Officer: Todd Peterson
Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office

#15
Arsema M.
Visitation School
D.A.R.E. Officer: Mario Reyes
Mendota Heights Police Department

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