Now that we are home and have had time to reflect on the past week at Miss America, we (the TC Directors) can honestly say that Brooke did an amazing job. She nailed her on stage question - her talent was absolutely rock solid - she was a finalist for the Quality of Life Award - she raised over $12,000 for CMN. She simply was an amazing representative. We always say that Miss America is found at the "local level" and we still firmly believe that we have a Miss America. She didn't bring home the crown, but she won the hearts of thousands who heard her perform. Brooke's future is bright. To have played even a small part in her quest for Miss America has been an honor.
We wish Brooke all the best as she continues her year as Miss Minnesota. She will be a hard act to follow! Congratulations to our Miss Twin Cities 2009, and our Miss Minnesota 2009, Brooke Kelly Kilgarriff.
YOU have made us so proud!
Brooke with Kathy and Judy, her Miss Twin Cities Directors ~ We are VERY proud of you!!!
JANUARY 30
MISS AMERICA 2010 IS GOING TO BE CROWNED!!
We are all waiting anxiously to see who will make the top 15, and hoping that our own Miss Minnesota Brooke Kilgarriff will be in there. The world has got to see that talent! No matter what happens, Brooke had done an incredible job representing our state.
The buzz around here today is that Miss America 2009 Katie Stam became engaged last night during the "Evening of Dreams" event for CMN, a black tie fund raiser. Her boyfriend proposed to her in front of the huge crowd and she said YES!!! Katie has done an amazing job as Miss America.
Miss America Katie Stam gets engaged!!!
The TC Directors are enjoying our last full day of 50 plus degree weather before heading back home to snow and cold.
GOOD LUCK MISS MINNESOTA BROOKE KILGARRIFF!!!
January 29
Brooke will have a day full of rehearsals
followed by a huge "black tie" dinner gala
with former Miss America's in an Evening of Dreams
fundraiser for CMN.
Brooke with her dad Rob at visitation on Thursday night
We have a free day to shop, walk the Vegas strip and
sit in the 50 plus degree sun in Vegas!!!!
January 28
Last night of preliminaries
Brooke will have On Stage Question tonight.
Miss Oklahoma is named winner of Quality of Life Award
Miss New Hampshire and Miss Nevada are runners up
*Note from TC Director: I don't care what anyone says, Brooke ROCKED that auditorium last night with her talent performance. It was simply unbelievable. Not taking away from Miss California who was a beautiful ballerina, but Brooke by far has the best vocals in the competition. We are very proud of her!
Brooke performing talent at Miss America
(photo by Vicki Kueppers)
January 27
Brooke has her "Quality of Life" award interview
Talent tonight!!!
Brooke performs talent
on Wednesday night prelims
Second night of preliminaries
Swimsuit Winner: Miss New York
Talent Winner: Miss California
3 Quality of Life Finalists named from 10 selected
Miss Nevada
Miss Oklahoma
Miss New Hampshire
Winner will be announced on Friday during a press conference
Even tho Brooke didn't win the talent award, she brought
house down with her performance. Many many people from
different states stopped by our table to congratulate
Brooke at visitation and comment on how she had an unbelievable talent and thought she would win. We are very proud of our Miss Minnesota!
January 26
COMPETITION BEGINS!
Today Brooke has her Interview in the morning, Lifestyle & Fitness,
and Evening Gown competition tonight!
Most of the Minnesota Fans are arriving today!
Let the fun begin - Minnesota is going to make a statement!!
GO BROOKE!!!
First night of preliminaries
(Brooke was Lifestyle & Fitness/Evening Gown) tonight
Swimsuit Winner: Miss Puerto Rico
Talent Winner: Miss Virginia (vocal)
The photos are not the best - our seats are a mile away
from the stage - so this is the best I can do!!
Opening production number
(Brooke is on riser on right hand side 3rd from right)
The contestants when they introduce themselves have to say something "unique" about their state. Brooke had the best intro - we all laughed. Brooke said: "From the state where the Minnesota Vikings are........oh wait! The Saints stole my intro"
Evening Gown Competition Final Look
(Brooke is in gold gown 6th from right)
Brooke and Miss Iowa at rehearsal
January 25
The day will be filled with rehearsals
Contestant Interviews begin! (Brooke interviews on Tuesday morning)
Today Brooke had her private luncheon with
Miss America Katie Stam and Miss North Carolina.
They sold the most program book ads - 5 each!
Brooke at rehearsals. We know she can
dance, because she choreographed Miss Twin Cities!
Getting instructions about production. Brooke is
in front row middle. Yea Brooke!!!
Miss America Contestants at PF Chang. Brooke is on stairway going up by railing!
Miss America Contestants at Pole Position Raceway
Brooke on left - preparing to drive the race car!
Brooke is second from left ~ Move over Danica Patrick! (for those non race car
people - Danica is professional driver - has been in the Indy 500)
Brooke is on right between 2nd and 3rd row!
Brooke with Miss Washington and Miss Kansas at Buca's
January 24
Miss TC Pageant directors leave for Las Vegas!!
More updates coming!!
The Miss Twin Cities Directors have arrived in Las Vegas and will hope to get photos posted as we get them. Great flight on Southwest from MSP to Denver, then on to Vegas. Right now we are hoping for a Viking win, and a Minnesota Miss America - clean sweep! Go Brooke!!
Flight over Denver - then taxing in Vegas - Brooke your fans are starting to arrive!!
January 23
Miss America Contestants model
at Fashion Show Mall
Contestants wave to the shoppers at Las Vegas Fashion Show Mall
(We know Brooke is in there somewhere!!!)
Brooke on the Fashion Mall Runway
January 22
Miss America Contestants visit the
Venetian in Vegas and get Gondola rides
(Brooke is second row - third from left!)
Brooke at Miss America IHOP and CMN Day 
Brooke with Miss Wisconsin during the Miss America IHOP event to raise awareness for
Children's Miracle Network
during Miss America week!
These Boots are made for POSING!
During Miss America week the girls are given lots of
gifts donated by sponsors. The ladies were give military boots in support of our
troops! Go Military!
(Brooke is in group on the right!)
Arrival day at Miss America 2010 - January 21
Welcome Ceremony at Planet Hollywood - Las Vegas, Nevada
BROOKE IS NAMED A TOP 10 QUALITY OF LIFE AWARD FINALIST!! 
The Miss America 2010 Quality of Life finalists are Liz Cochran (AL), Anne Michael Langguth (IA), Mallory Ervin (KY), Brooke Kelly Kilgarriff (MN), Tara Osseck (MO), Brittany Wiser (MT), Christina Keegan (NV), Lindsey Graham (NH), Taylor Treat (OK) and Stefanie Wittler (TN).
2010 Miss America Contestants at Welcome Ceremony at Planet Hollywood - Las Vegas!
(Brooke is in 3rd row - last one on the left!)
Photos from Miss America
2010 MISS AMERICA QUALITY OF LIFE AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
AT ANNUAL ARRIVAL CEREMONY
Winners to be Announced at January 28 Press Conference
This year's Quality of Life finalists were announced today at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas during the 2010 Miss America Pageant Arrival Ceremony. The Arrival Ceremony was the first time the Las Vegas community was able to see all the Miss America hopefuls and welcome them to the city. On hand to announce the finalists were Marilyn Winn, President, Bally's Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; Bill Feather, President, Planet Hollywood Worldwide Resorts; Rossi Ralenkotter, President and CEO, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; Art McMaster, president and CEO of the Miss America Organization and Sam Haskell, III, Chairman of the Board of the Miss America Organization.
The ten finalists and their personal platform issues are:
Miss Alabama Liz Cochran - With Every Beat: The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Miss Iowa Anne Michael Langguth - "Good For You!" - Promoting Community Service, Wellness and Engagement in the Sciences
Miss Kentucky Mallory Ervin - Autism Awareness
Miss Minnesota Brooke Kelly Kilgarriff - Music: The Building Blocks of Education
Miss Missouri Tara Osseck - Education and Prevention of Eating Disorders
Miss Montana Brittany Marie Wiser - Suicide Prevention Education
Miss Nevada Christina Keegan - Rape Education & Recovery
Miss New Hampshire Lindsey Graham - Speaking Out for Mental Illness
Miss Oklahoma Taylor Treat - Engaging Students Through Service Learning
Miss Tennessee Stefanie Wittler - Ronald McDonald House and Children's Miracle Network Charities
The Quality of Life Awards were introduced in 1988 to recognize contestants who excel in their commitment to community service. In order to be considered for the Quality of Life Award, contestants must submit an application describing their involvement with Children's Miracle Network, the national platform of the Miss America Organization, and their own personal platform issue.
The winner of the Quality of Life Award will receive a $6,000 scholarship, the first runner-up will win a $4,000 scholarship, and the second runner-up will win a $2,000 scholarship. Winners will be announced at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on January 29 during the 10:30 a.m. (PST) press conference.
As the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women and one of the nation's leading achievement programs, the Miss America Organization last year made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance. The Miss America Organization provides young women with a vehicle to further their personal and professional goals and instills a spirit of community service through a variety of nationwide community-based programs.
Additional information about the Miss America Organization can be found at www.MissAmerica.org.
Tune in to TLC January 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT tape delayed, to watch the 2010 Miss America Pageant, broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas!
Brooke with Miss America Contestants on Arrival Day in Las Vegas!!