News Releases

Girl Scouts introduce Savannah Smiles cookies in celebration of 2012 Centennial

February 1, 2012
(St. Paul, Minn.) – In honor of the Girl Scouts 2012 Centennial celebration, cookie lovers will be able to purchase the new Savannah Smiles when more than 35,000 girls begin selling door-to-door on Saturday, February 11. In addition to the new crisp and zesty lemon cookie that’s making headlines across the country, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys will also offer everyone’s favorites: Thin Mints, Samoas, Trefoils, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Dulce de Leche and Thank U Berry Munch.
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New Research Exposes The Impact Of Reality TV On Girls

October 13, 2011 (New York) – With reality TV a staple for young people and adults alike, new research out today suggests tween and teen girls who regularly view reality TV accept and expect a higher level of drama, aggression and bullying in their own lives. The Real to Me: Girls and Reality TV survey conducted by the Girl Scout Research Institute also showed that these same girls measure their worth primarily by their physical appearance.
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Join Girl Scouts at our first-ever State Fair Cookie Booth

August 23, 2011 (St. Paul, Minn.) – Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys will be at the Minnesota State Fair for two days this year and we’re bringing the cookies! Local Girl Scouts will run the first-ever Girl Scout State Fair Cookie Booth for two days only, September 3–4. Fair-goers can find Thin Mints, Samoas, and Trefoils at the Girl Scout mobile marketing booth; located on Wright Avenue, near the Kidway, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Cookies are available in limited quantities, so stop by early!
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Girl Scouts seek 100 amazing women for Centennial 100 Awards

August 17, 2011(St. Paul, Minn.) – To celebrate the Girl Scouts’ legacy of leadership development and recognize alumnae, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys is accepting nominations for the Centennial 100 Awards through September 15, 2011. The awards will honor 100 Girl Scout alumnae in five categories, including Trailblazer, Guide, Community Champion, Forever Green, and Women of Promise. Honorees are women who, through their lives and work, exemplify the culture, values, diversity, and spirit of the Girl Scout Movement.
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Local Girl Scouts awarded scholarships for community service work

July 12, 2011 (St. Paul, Minn.) – Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. In the spirit of that mission, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys recently awarded eight local Girl Scouts scholarships recognizing their efforts to exemplify the highest ideals of Girl Scouting.
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Governor Dayton proclaims June 20-24 Always a Girl Scout Week in Minnesota

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Don’t miss out on summertime fun. Register for Girl Scouts Swim Team now!

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Girl Scouts’ new cookie delivery model proves successful

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