May 31, 2024, 7:10 AM
May 29, 2024, 12:00 AM
Scripps National Spelling Bee comes down to spell-off
- Four talented kids from Minnesota have advanced to the quarterfinals of the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee.
- William Rausch, Yupeng Chen, Kai Riedner, and Jaden Go are among the spellers making their state proud.
- Their exceptional spelling skills are being celebrated by the community as they compete on the national stage.
Four kids from Minnesota are doing well in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Yupeng Chen, 14, goes to Ordean East Middle School in Duluth. He loves plants and plays the violin. William Rausch, 13, is from Royalton and enjoys sports, especially basketball. Jaden Go, 13, attends Sacred Heart School in Grand Forks and is skilled in music and tennis. Kai Riedner, 11, from Excelsior, is a talented musician who speaks multiple languages. They are part of the 148 students in the quarterfinals. You can watch them on ION Plus.