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Minnesota talent contest seeks contestants 50, older

Forget about the youths in "American Idol" -- a contest set to take place at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand Building next month won't look at people under 50. WCCO-TV reports the Strut Your Stuff contest will be a part of the 50+ PrimeTime Living Expo Sept. 22 and 23 in St. Paul. Minnesota and Wisconsin residents are welcome to compete in the competition.
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Forget about the youths in "American Idol" -- a contest set to take place at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand Building next month won't look at people under 50. WCCO-TV reports the Strut Your Stuff contest will be a part of the 50+ PrimeTime Living Expo Sept. 22 and 23 in St. Paul. Minnesota and Wisconsin residents are welcome to compete in the competition.

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