Janine Sherry Lange of Preston was crowned Ms. Minnesota Senior on Tuesday at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minn.
Lange, 71, is the mother of five and a professional country western singer. For the talent portion of the pageant, Lange sang "Key's In the Mailbox."
"Age has no limits," Lange said. "I'll keep going until I can't go anymore."
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The senior pageant is for women ages 60 and older and pays tribute to contestants for their achievements and volunteerism, and champions their ability to exemplify healthy aging, wellness and mental well being.
Also competing in the pageant was Lois Marie Carter, 85, of Plainview.
Lange wins a trip to the national Senior America Pageant, a trophy, a tiara, flowers and a banner declaring her Ms. Minnesota Senior America 2011.