Mrs. Minnesota America

03/03/2025

Mark your calendars! 📅✨ Tickets are now on sale for the Mrs. Minnesota America // Miss Minnesota for America Strong Pageant on Sunday, June 8 at 4:30 pm at the Eagan Community Center! 👑 Come cheer on incredible women as they shine on stage showcasing confidence, grace, and purpose. Don’t miss this unforgettable night—get your tickets today! 🎟️💖

Get Tickets for Mrs. Minnesota America and Miss Minnesota for America Pageant 2025. Ticket sales close June 9th 2025.

02/24/2025

I had the best time attending the First Comes Love bridal fashion show with Raina as Mrs. Minnesota America! The gowns were absolutely stunning, the atmosphere was electric, and the inspiration was endless! From dreamy lace details to bold modern designs, every look was a masterpiece...the icing on the wedding cake was wearing over 100k worth of REAL diamonds and pearls! Now that's getting the royal treatment!

So much love and creativity went into this event, and I feel lucky to have experienced it with my beautiful daughter! It's been almost 20 years since I've worn a wedding gown and was so happy to have my wonderful husband Mike in attendance as well to see me as his bride again!

Thank you to Feroza Mehta , Jill from Brides of France and Rebecca Bell Sorensen for including us!

02/05/2025

Today we celebrate the 39th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day!

This is celebrated annually in all 50 states with community events, award ceremonies and celebratory activities. I was honored to be invited as Mrs. Minnesota to the Minnesota History Center by the Minnesota Coalition of Women in Athletic Leadership to join today’s program to recognize amazing individuals throughout the state of Minnesota who promote and support girls and women in sports!

It was definitely a special moment when the First Lady of Minnesota Gwen Walz read the proclamation from her husband Governor Tim Walz officially declaring today "Girls and Women in Sports Day" in Minnesota.

As a mother to a teenage daughter who is an active participant in the sport of swimming, I'm continuing my advocacy during my year as Mrs. Minnesota to continue promoting the amazing physical, social and leadership skills sports foster in young women along with promoting the free, downloadable curriculum for parents and coaches at coachingher.com and bodyconfidentsport.com.

Congratulations to the honorees - well deserved indeed! For more information on the amazing individuals recognized today, please visit https://www.ngwsd-mn.com.

01/30/2025

Exciting news! 🎉 I’m honored to be featured in Voyage Minnesota magazine!

It’s a privilege to share my story and be part of a platform that highlights inspiring individuals across our great state. Thank you for this opportunity! 💙✨

Check it out here: https://voyageminnesota.com/interview/conversations-with-katina-schroeder/

Today we’d like to introduce you to Katina Schroeder Hi Katina, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself. I reside in Burnsville with Michael, my husband of 19 years, our 15 year-old daughter Raina and a small zoo consisting of two dogs, two birds and an aquarium full of sea monkeys. M...

01/13/2025

On Saturday, January 11th I had the pleasure of supporting my friend and fellow queen Brandi DeVries, Mrs. Minnesota International 2025, with the launch of her new podcast "Rise, Shine, and Take Action." Her important initiative helps raise funds for childhood cancer treatment and research by interviewing local people and businesses who also share the same philanthropic goals. Fun fact...Brandi was also Mrs. Minnesota America 2023 who crowned me!

Women supporting women is a beautiful force of nature. 🌟 When we cheer each other on, share our strength, and celebrate each other’s successes, we all rise together. Let’s keep lifting each other higher! 💕

01/08/2025

What sets me apart from others in the world of pageantry is that I'm not your typical competitor. At 52 years old with a body that literally has been through some major up and downs, I do have some "dings and scratches" that I'm now not afraid of letting the world see. When it comes down to it, I'm a real person who has had real life challenges. I'm a wife and a mother who does all of the typical things like grocery shopping, taking out the garbage cans and waiting in the school pick-up lines and I'm very proud of those titles as well!

The Mrs. Minnesota pageant is now actively recruiting candidates in anticipation of the 2025 pageant which will be held on June 8th at the Eagan Community Center. This is proudly recognized as the most prestigious & longest-running pageant in Minnesota dedicated to married women. This empowering competition celebrates the achievements, beauty and individuality of women who balance the roles of wife, mother, professional and community leader. As a platform for personal growth and advocacy, it provides participants with the opportunity to share their passions and promote causes close to their hearts. This pageant is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of the strength, resilience and diversity of married women across Minnesota.

There are so many women in this state that are doing good things within their communities, professional lives and families that deserve to have the spotlight on them. Even if you have never dreamed of doing a pageant, I encourage you to challenge yourself to try it! The modern pageant participant is a confident, accomplished, well-rounded woman and not the antiquated image of someone blankly waving and smiling. You'll push yourself to new fitness levels, gain confidence with public speaking while unabashedly expressing your opinions and discover your inner Cinderella while proudly showcasing your accomplishments, husband and family. Be proud of who you are and take this as your opportunity to shine! I'm living proof that you can do this! Apply today! Visit mrsminnesotaamerica.com for more details or feel free to send me a message. Wishing you a happy & healthy new year 2025!

11/12/2024

Celebrating 19 amazing years with my one and only, Mike Schroeder! 💖 From the laughter to the challenges, every moment has been a gift, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Here’s to nearly two decades of love, partnership, and unforgettable memories—and to all the beautiful years still to come as husband and wife. Love you more every day! ❤️🥂💍

11/11/2024

On this Veterans Day, I’m remembering my two incredible late grandfathers' whom I miss so much and their proud legacy of service:

Melvin T. Garbe - Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force - World War 2 veteran who flew rescue missions over the Pacific.

Harold H. Krull - Master Sergeant, United States Army - Korean War veteran and Purple Heart recipient.

Their dedication, along with that of so many others who have served, is a gift that we can never repay but will always honor. To all veterans past and present—thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to our freedom. Your bravery will never be forgotten.

11/04/2024

Had the absolute honor of serving as a judge alongside Becca Ogg & Liv Pierce for the Minnesota Sunburst Beauty Preliminary Pageant on Sunday, November 3rd! 🌟 Thank you to Aprilia Bendzula and everyone involved for welcoming me - especially fun to be back at the Eagan Community Center where I was crowned this past June. Pageants like these are truly special for kids and teens—they build confidence, poise, and communication skills that last a lifetime. Watching these young participants shine on stage and support each other was inspiring. It's so much more than crowns and sashes—it's about growth, friendship, and self-expression. Thank you again for an unforgettable experience! 👑✨

10/24/2024

09/23/2024

Excited to share that I had the honor of judging the Miss River Valley Scholarship Org., Miss St. Croix Valley and Miss Minnesota Valley Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, September 21st which is an official preliminary to the Miss Minnesota and Miss America pageants! It was inspiring to see eleven talented, confident, and passionate young women showcasing their skills and ambitions. I loved hearing about each of their community service initiatives and was so impressed to see the amazing personal and academic successes of each young woman. The Miss Minnesota and Miss America scholarship organization holds a special place in my heart having been the grateful recipient of scholarships awarded to me through the pageant organization during my undergraduate and graduate college years. A huge thank you to all the organizers and participants for an unforgettable experience!

09/23/2024

I was honored to have attended an incredible POW/MIA, Armed Forces and Veterans Tribute event on Friday, September 20th at the historic courthouse in Brainerd, Minnesota and shared the day with Alissa Staloch, Mrs. Minnesota American, Payton Maddox, International Jr. Pr***en and Kathy Thompson, Mrs. Minnesota America 2001. We celebrated the bravery and sacrifices of those who have served our country. From the inspiring stories to the patriotic displays, it was a humbling reminder of the dedication and strength of our military heroes.

I also took a moment to remember my dear late grandfathers:
Melvin T. Garbe - Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force - World War 2 veteran who flew rescue missions over the Pacific
Harold H. Krull - Master Sergeant, United States Army - Korean War veteran and Purple Heart recipient

Let us also remember the resilience of our prisoners of war, honor the memory of the missing, and renew our vow to uphold the values they fought for. They are not forgotten, and they never will be. Thank you to all the veterans and active service members for your unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms.