Minnesota’s First Civic Seal Winners | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Twenty-three Minnesota students just earned the state’s first-ever Civic Seal award for turning civic action into real change—two Duluth East teens stand out: Olin Pogorels, who fought to keep the downtown library accessible, and Olivia Gan, who built a vital support network for students of color. This program arms teens with tools to solve local problems, partners with schools and Youth in Government, and is expanding statewide next year to empower even more young changemakers. It’s not just recognition—it’s training the next generation of engaged, solution-driven citizens. Listen in…