Words that Win: Highlights from the 2025 Regional Spelling Bee

Thirty-eight students from schools across Central Minnesota competed in the Central Minnesota Regional Spelling Bee for the chance to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Hosted by Resource Training & Solutions, the regional bee took place at the Ritsche Auditorium within Stewart Hall on the campus of St. Cloud State University on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Thanks to a partnership with the nine Minnesota Service Cooperatives, the top speller from each regional bee advances directly to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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After 11 challenging rounds and 165 words, Emmaline Bushman, an 8th grader from St. John’s Prep, emerged as the champion with the winning word honorarium. Thisbe Truax, a 6th grader from St. Cloud Area Schools, secured second place, while Ingrid Johnson, a 7th grader from Sartell-St. Stephen, finished third. Emmaline will now represent Central Minnesota at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland this spring.

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We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all 38 participants for their hard work, dedication, and success throughout this year’s competition.

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View photos and the program from Central Minnesota Regional Spelling Bee >>

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For More Information:

Please contact Bonnie Hedlund, Literacy Coach at bhedlund@resourcecoop-mn.gov.