ST. CLOUD - The Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society held their 3rd annual photo contest this year.  The contest is a way to encourage visitors to the gardens.

Don Kempf, photo courtesy of Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society
Don Kempf, photo courtesy of Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society
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In the "Adult Hardscape" division
First place - Don Kempf
Second place - James Schreder
Third place - John Roscoe
Honorable mention - Martin Gilchrist

Nicole Keskey, Photo courtesy of the Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society
Nicole Keskey, Photo courtesy of the Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society
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In the "Adults Landscape" division:
First place - Nicole Keskey
Second place - Faye Lange
Third place - Ruthie Myers
Honorable mention - Jodi Hilbert

Gunnar Marquard, Photo courtesy of Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society
Gunnar Marquard, Photo courtesy of Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society
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In the "18 and under Hardscape" division:
First place - Gunnar Marquard
Second place - Isaiah Mahlstedt
Third place - Miranda Jean Bastien

Miranda Jean Bastien, Photo courtesy of Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society
Miranda Jean Bastien, Photo courtesy of Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society
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In the "18 and under Landscape" division:
First place - Miranda Jean Bastien
Second place - Ellie Terhaar
Third place - Isaiah Mahlstedt

The winning photos will be on display at various locations around town in the coming months.  In December and January they'll be at the River's Edge Convention Center.

The 2014 contest begins January 1st, and runs through October 31st.

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