Big Yigging: The Story of YIG’s Largest Delegation
Story and Illustration by Lindley Johnson, Shakopee; Edited by Lale Akkin, Mounds Veiw Youth in Government is an amazing activity for students and schools around the state, providing a hands-on…
Welcome to YIG
Story by Saja Saad, Lakeville Delegation; Edited by Lale Akkin, Mounds View; Illustration by Lindley Johnson, Shakopee The 2025 Youth in Government conference finally comes to a start. Many people…
1999 Youth Governor Shares Her Insights: Meghan Shea
Story and Illustration by Camryn Casey, Shakopee; Edited by Lale Akkin, Mounds View Meghan Shea is a former Youth In Government member still involved in the program. Shea joined Youth…
Launching into 2025
Story by Lindley Johnson, Shakopee; Edited by Lale Akkin, Mounds View; Photo by Steve Holt, Fridley delegation advisor “Launch, being an introduction to YIG, is one of the most important…
Tips for Wearing Heels
Story by Evelyn Pfleger, Northfield; Edited by Lale Akkin, Mounds View When in YIG, one of the best parts is getting to dress up! One of the worst parts, however,…
How to Talk to Other Delegates Stress-Free
Story by Karysa Brown, Carlton; Edited by Lale Akkin, Mounds View; Illustration by Lindley Johnson, Shakopee Walking into a room full of strangers and feeling like they cannot speak—this is…
The State Issue: addition of a new YIG program area
Story by Remi Anderson, Fridley; Edited by Lale Akkin, Mounds View; Illustration by Lindley Johnson, Shakopee During Youth in Government’s 2025 Launch, Youth Lieutenant Governor Megan Barker, a senior from…
Tips and Tricks: Elevate your Rooming Experience at the YIG Conference
Story by Camryn Casey, Shakopee; Edited by Lale Akkin, Mounds View Every Youth In Government participant is assigned to share a hotel room with three other delegates. Though many delegates…
Evening Activities
If you were planning to go to bed at a reasonable hour this conference, you clearly haven’t heard of the evening activities! This Thursday evening starting at 7pm, countless evening…