Lions Clubs International Convention comes to Minneapolis

The 92nd Lions Clubs International Convention began Monday at the Minneapolis Convention Center and runs through Friday. More than 15,000 delegates were expected to attend. A parade in downtown Minneapolis was one of the highlights on Tuesday. Thousands of delegates representing more than 200 countries participated, along with many marching bands. The five-day event included a concert Tuesday night by the Beach Boys. Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is to deliver the keynote address today. Powell is a two-time recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and founder of America’s Promise, a foundation dedicated to helping youth. The Lions make up one of the world’s largest…

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