FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Miss North Dakota Jacky Arness didn't win the Miss America pageant, but she did earn a big honor.

Arness was chosen by her peers as Miss Congeniality.

Arness is from Fargo. She beat out 18 other finalists at the Miss North Dakota pageant in Williston in June to advance to the national competition.

Miss New York Kira Kazantsev won the Miss America pageant Sunday night in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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