Story. PO Box 580737 1950 Portrait Jean Johnson Aquatennial Queen Mary Kay LeMire 8x10 Vintage Photo. Location: Ukrainian Event Center, 301 Main St. NE. The 2009 festival attracted 52 candidates who all went through the candidate program. This marked the last year of acting leadership for Angie Springer. 62 young women participated in the candidate program this year. 1951s Queen of the Lakes Helen Stoffer originally competed as Golden Valleys 1950 Lilac Queen. Checks made out to the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization may be sent to: Aquatennial Ambassador Organization Tammy has two daughters, Taylor (28) and Ryan (26) who mean everything to her and she loves seeing them become incredibly loving and strong women. Miss Anoka: Neysa (Olson) Silver The Queen of the Lakes played an important role in the Aquatennial festival, providing a dose of pageantry that enthralled audiences across She was involved with the St Louis Park Parktacular Ambassador program for 20 years and served as Co-Director for 5 years. These service experiences have allowed her to understand the depth of resources in the community and to value interconnection opportunities. The 22-year-old was crowned the 2022 Queen of the Lakes during the Aquatennial Ambassador Coronation Saturday at the Hopkins Center for the Arts in downtown Hopkins. Thats just a handful of photographs from our extensive collection of materials related to all aspects of the Aquatennial, including its Queen of the Lakes program. Founded in 1956, it is one of the longest running community festivals in Minnesota. Sara (LaDue) Narr Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1997. + $4.99 shipping. Katie Nelson crowned the 2007 Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes - the former Miss Robbinsdale, Jessica Gaulke - on Friday night, while her sister Kayla, one of 49 participants in the coronation, watched. Jim & Carol Gerber chaperoned Kristi to Japan in 1990. Some materials are . Miss Anoka: Martha Weaver Nancy Thom, shown above, took over the royal duties. Princesses: Debbie Liffrig | Dena Olstead The Aquatennial Festival was launched in 1939 as part of this broader public relations effort. Miss Dominion of Canada 1979, Catherine MacKintosh, was a special guest at the coronation. The Anoka Halloween Royal Ambassador Program supports the growth and development of young women in Anoka through scholarship, achievement, and grace. Cloud, General Festival Chair Robert F. Granquist*, Princess Margaret Dredge Miss U. of M. Engineers Day, Princess Suzanne Sheets Goodwin Hopkins, 1963 - Salute to Our Neighbors to the North, Queen of the Lakes Connie Haenny Baker Miss Flame, Princess Patricia Lund Kirmeier St. Children grow up seeing clown imagery with familiar characters like Ronald McDonald and the famous red clown noses sold to benefit charity. In his thirty-seven-year banking career, Scott has become passionate about community banking due to the industry's commitment to the neighbors and communities. File: Queen of the Lakes, Helen Jane Stoffer, Aquatennial Commodore Evald C. Bank and President, Theodore B. Knudson . MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL AMBASSADOR ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES 2023 QUEEN OF THE LAKES AND PRINCESSES, Earlier in the week, the 2023 Commodore and Captains were revealed: Scott Swenson will serve as Commodore; Lisa Franxman and Tammy McCanna will be Captains. The name "Aquatennial" was chosen by contest to highlight the abundance of lakes, rivers, and parks around Minneapolis. The program was held Tuesday, July 28, 1964. Mary Jane Gustafson, There is lot more to clowning than meets eye, Newspaper Clipping from Clowns Folder at Hennepin History Museum. Their stories are part of the Aquatennial story, but also provide a glimpse into broader historical trends and experiences. Miss Anoka: Annette St. Dennis | Cay Dunning Princesses: Lisa (Loyd) Hooper | Denise Hartley | Jessica (Grandell) Thomason, Miss Anoka: Laura (Rootes) Werk MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Former Miss Delano Alex Forster gets to continue living her dream after being crowned the 2010 Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes and named Miss Congeniality at the Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota Campus Friday night. Miss Anoka: Nancy (Purcell) Anderson | Diane (Sather) Gramstad 1989 marks the year when Anoka agreed to send their Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Candidate after she had completed her reign with Anoka. 1952. She wears her fathers Vice Commodore patch in his memory on her right sleeve. Fun on-the-go activities for the whole family . She left only a few weeks later to run for Minneapolis Queen ofthe Lakes where she was crowned the 1962 Queen of the Lakes! Because of the Depression and the war years Miss Anoka pageant did nottake place until 1947 when her 6-year old daughter was crowned MissAnoka 1947. Princesses: Janae Foss | Lynn Marie Reiners Princesses: Christine (Jones) Lindquist | Jennifer Schlueter In 1987, a Twin Cities-based Japanese business firm, Minne International Affairs, was impressed with Anokas Halloween celebration and invited Martha Weaver to Osaka and Kobe Japan as their guest to see how Halloween is celebrated in Japan. 612-870-1329 | info@hennepinhistory.org. Lakes Coronation is where the 2010 Queen of the Lakes and Aquatennial. Mass Market Paperback. Cay, Mary, and Cindy reigned over the 1969 festival. In 1940, Eva Brunson Steiner served as the first Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Written by HHM intern Caitlin Crowley. Princesses: Maria Lindberg | Michelle Gustafson Miss Anoka: Tracey (Richards) Herold Here at MISSION & HISTORY; LEADERSHIP; AAO SHOP; AAO NEWS; AMBASSADORS. Pam Albinsons mother regularly had her hair done at the Powder Puff Beauty Shop in town where the shop owners were very good and kind toher family. 2021-22 Aquatennial Senior Queen and Crystal resident Lois Fredericks. Try out the Aquatennial Scavenger Hunt! THANK YOU TO OUR AQUATENNIAL PARTNERS The Minneapolis . 1944 Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Patricia Carlsen in Mia's fountain court. We will be featuring materials from our Aquatennial collection throughout July! Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 888 642 2787 (Toll Free) visit@artsmia.org. The Queen Coronation was held at Greenhaven Country Club in thesummer of 1961. Princess Patti was an honored guest atOktoberfest! Her passion is in mentoring young ladies, as evidenced by serving three years with the Hope For Tomorrow program: a mentorship program for 8th grade girls. Ambassadors: Martha LaBine | Amber Watkins | Abby Haubner Try to identify some of the most iconic locations in the city. Princesses: Lynanne McCrady | Vicki Frank. She supports the business community as current Treasurer and past President of Rosemount Rotary Club, as well as Treasurer for the Dakota Regional Chamber of Commerce including its charitable foundation. We think Queen Cayretired and Mary Gallegher and Cindy Mealhouse continued on as the 1970royalty. Full bios can be found, Copyright 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) |. Julie Moore, the daughter of Ruth (Herbold) and Fred Moore and was only 6 years old when selected. "After Being Axed, the Popular Milk Carton Boat Race Returns to Minneapolis." . Kristi (Bennecke) Parent Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1991. Pamela was killed in a car accident during her reign. Submitted photo The 2017 Minneapolis Aquatennial Senior Queen Luenn Lodin (at left) and Susan Klug, of Elk River, the 2018 Senior Queen after the crowning. Queen Patricia Kelzer represented the Shakopee Jaycees. In addition, his family is active in All Saints Lutheran Church in Eagan. Used with permission of the Hennepin County History Museum. . Fifty young women representing communities throughout the state of Minnesota participate in this once-in-a-lifetime program. . Princesses: Eileen Enge | Kathy Purcell. Anokas middle school building was named afterFred Moore. Our Library & Archives are open to the public (for best research assistance contact us in advance so that we can prepare for your visit). The decision was made this year that the Queen Coronation would be heldin conjunction with Anoka Halloween Festivities, in October. Princesses: Karen George | Karen Kind Past/current royalty are as follows: Bert Baston: Baston resumed . Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization, Copyright 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) |Privacy, The AAO Announces the 2023 Commodore and Captains, Copyright 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) |. Please check back often (and follow our Instagram,Twitter and Facebook pages) for more #HistoricAquatennial. The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is a dynamic development organization that inspires young Minnesota women to achieve extraordinary futures. Former Miss Jordan is a Minneapolis Aquatennial candidate. (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson). A tire fell off the float in Silver Lake, there were at least 2 flat tires en route to parades, and the generator didnt work at the Minneapolis Torchlight parade and Anokas Light-up-the-Night parade. The 1963 coronation ceremony was held on Tuesday, July 30. Princesses: Molly Rowe | Kelly McCall | Lanise Olson Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Scott has also served as the chair of the Eagan Sesquicentennial and the Eagan July 4th Funfest. Aquatennial: 50 Fabulous Years, Queen of the Lakes Barbara Stockdill Golden Valley, Queen of the Lakes Jennifer Tolrud Richfield, Princess Kerri Heckenlaible East Bethel, Queen of the Lakes Sandra Polesky Sleepy Eye, Queen of the Lakes Julie Melin Miss Sons of Norway, 1985 - Between Friends/Entre Amis: A Salute to Canada. Miss Anoka: Laura Olson Perhaps no surprise, the eligible young Aquatennial royals also found love and chose marriage. In Hennepin County History, vol. Diane, Kathy,and Karen reigned over 1967 Anoka Halloween and 1968 AnokaHalloween. This same year Amandas sister, Katrina, was an ambassador. The festival of 2007 attracted 45 candidates, twice as many as the program attracted the year before! We invite past Royalty every 5 years to ride in the parade on a special float. JoAnn grew up on Abbott just to the east of Crystal Lake. Miss Anoka: Kristin (Young) Harper The Minneapolis Aquatennial originated in 1940 as an annual multi-day outdoor event celebrating the city's famous lakes, streams and rivers. In 1961, Mr. & Mrs. Rex Erickson decided to bring back the Miss Anoka Contest after over a decade since the last choosing of a king and queen, when the contestants were elementary school students. 2017 - The Best Days of Summer. . In the summer of 1955, the life of a summertime shop girl from Uptown was changed forever. ", Pam Albinson, Queen of the Lakes 1962 and Aquatennial Historian, noted Eva's passing as an, "end of an era because she is the last of the first royal party for Americas Greatest Summer Festival. The objects of this week come from a trunk donated by Mike Hogan, an Aqua Jester clown between 1950 and 1990. It was reported that about 200 guests attended the reception. During the 1950s, the Queen of the Lakes traveled more than 100,000 miles annually! A photo of the float in the 1965 Minneapolis Aquatennial Grande Day Parade was found with Cindynamed on the float as Miss Anoka and Nancy named on the float as aprincess. Every year the Queen of Festivals has the opportunity to go on and try to become an Ambassador for the Aquatennial Ambassador organization. A student at Hamline University, Gail was also Hamline Snow Queen. Thats just a handful of photographs from our extensive collection of materials related to all aspects of the Aquatennial, including its Queen of the Lakes program. . The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is a Minnesota nonprofit and a Section 501 (c) (3) public charity. Waterama History. Princesses: Elizabeth Dietz | Kim Podany This marked the first year of acting leadership for Angie Springer. Jennifer (Dock) Avilla Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1994 Throughout the 60 years, there have been 107 queens and princesses since 1948, and there have been 10 sets of sisters who have become royalty, including Delores and Margaret Holm, Ruth Ann and Susan Hillmyer, Marianne and . Sally & Ron Nordin chaperoned Jennifer to Japan in 1993. 48, no. 61, no. The new float, built by Jim Rootes, Pat Minor, and Gary Munkholm, made its debut at the St. Francis Pioneer Days Parade. Maria & Tom Jenson chaperoned Neysa and Sara (1995) to Japan in 1997. Her appearances occurred in a variety of places. Aquatennial has hosted politicians, celebrities, and news attention throughout its history. In addition to her work, Lisa takes an active role in service to the community by doing her part to keep it vibrant and healthy. Its unknown why Miss Anoka, Nancy (Lyke) Kneefe didnt represent Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial. This year, 37 candidates participated in the candidate program. Known to many as The Best Days of Summer , events include a parade, marathons, performances, like music, special festivities and of course, water activities like canoeing and a water ski show. Princesses: Melanie Kalbow | Jennifer (Foss) Gilliland 1960 Queen of the Lakes Gail Nygaard originally served as Miss Willmar although at the time of her coronation her family had relocated to Minneapolis, where her father was minister of Simpson Methodist Church. Ambassadors: Crystal (Geist-Lindberg) Scott | Mariah (Albertson) Johnson | Kelli (Goodwin) Erickson Princesses: Kathleen Carter | Kathy Landberg | Sharon Larrabee (In Memoriam) Miss Anoka: Jennifer (Dock) Avilla Click here to donate today. Reta Stewart, Clown ministry draws appreciative audiences, Newspaper Clipping from Clowns Folder at Hennepin History Museum, April 21, 1986. Princesses: Colleen Hegarty | Kimberly Erickson Massopust, Maureen W. "Mo" Age 71 of Edina, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2022, surrounded by her family. A panel of judges choose the next year . Miss Anoka: Holly (Lysdahl) Cotner As the 2006 queen, Katie represented Minneapolis and the state over the past year. Diane was crowned on July 25, 1967. F . Ambassadors: Amy (Hastings) Skatula | Kristin (Benson) Hazeman | Tzvetelina Pramatarov The Queen of the. 2023 Aquatennial Crew; APPEARANCES; . The exact origin of the Northeast Royalty program is unknown, but it can be traced back to the 1940's. In the earlier years the queen was known as "Miss EastSide Minneapolis" or "Miss East Minneapolis" and the competition to become queen included a bathing suit contest and more closely . Eva passed away quietly on November 21. In the case of Queens Margaret Cary and Nancy Thum (above), the collection and its stories provides a peek at what it was like to be a young adult in World War II-era Minnesota. Ambassadors: Emily Gabrielson | Kaitlyn Mateychuk | Morgan Lindquist Katie also . Laura and her sister, Heidi (1994), become the only sisters to both be crowned Miss Anoka, Miss Anoka: Jackie Herdzina Because of the low interest level of college-aged women, Anoka Halloween opened up the requirements to include female Anoka High School Seniors. Princesses: Beth McArdle | Tamara Griffin Erin represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2008. 3 (Summer 1989): 23-27. Miss Anoka: Ronda (Olsbo) Anderson Ariana Velishek who previously served as Miss Jordan in 2019-2020, is vying for the title of . Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. Ron & Pat Ward chaperoned Melinda to Japan in 1989, Miss Anoka: Kristi (Bennecke) Parent The article statesthat Mrs. Erickson thought, we would have more potential help, but if the business community does not care, why should we?. Terri Johnson - Membership/Alumni. And she will always belong to the family of past queens, who volunteer at events and hold periodic lunches. She has amassed quite a collection of Aquatennial memorabilia that she loves to share. s funds for scholarships for St. Louis Park High School graduating seniors. Not pictured: Lisa Franxman Commodore Scott Swenson Scott prides himself on being a family first man, he has been married for thirty-six years to . Len Jacobsson, another member of the Aqua Jesters, who performed at events like the Aquatennial, suggested that people who have a fear of clowns may have been embarrassed by one in the past. Crystal represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2003. Jul 22 Target Fireworks. 1972 The present 20 by 60 ft. pavilion was built with a steel frame on a cement base. Time: 11 a.m. Aquatennial Ambassador Organization Queen of the Lakes Coronation: Experience the . This past Saturday she was named as one of two 2020 Aquatennial princesses. Miss Janet Johnson, 22, Minneapolis Aquatennial queen of the lakes, was chosen from 40 of . She traveled 150,000 miles and made 600 appearances from Minnesota to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Lima, Peru. A Memorial service for 1941 Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Eva (Brunson) Steiner took place on Tuesday in Minneapolis. Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. Date/Time Thumbnail Dimensions User Comment; current: 21:50, 21 February 2019: The aquatennial was a highlight, explained Beverly (Shuneson) Irvin, the 1958 Cokato queen. Miss Anoka: Terrianne McNaughton Miss Anoka: Melinda (Biers) Reeder Melrose is a special stop for us this year because the co-MC of this year's coronation was the former Miss Melrose and the 1997 Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes, Christine Scherping. Lexi represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2013. Forster, a 2008 graduate of Delano High School, is the . Chin, Richard. The program stated "Miss St. Louis Park will be a guest at the Minneapolis Aquatennial as a visiting queen this July and will vie for the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes title in 1986." Prizes included a full scholarship to the Premiere School of Modeling, $150 college scholarship, make-over, a $350 wardrobe, and a white synthetic fur . . Miss Anoka: Jean Hoogestraat She was at the time an 18 year old nursing student from Robbinsdale. The winning couple, Graciela Koppers & Steve Heimple, were welcomed to Anoka by hundreds of students and well-wishers when their helicopter landed at Goodrich Field. Their new titles didnt last longonly one day. Ambassadors: Lexi Bergevin | Katrina (Funder) Weight | Becca (Jarson) Walker In those formative years, he dreamed of building a milk carton boat for the Aquatennial Boat Races. Earlier in the week, the 2023 Commodore and Captains were revealed: Scott Swenson will serve as Commodore; Lisa Franxman and Tammy McCanna will be Captains. Ambassadors: Chelsea Tulupan | Amanda (Funder) Benitez | Erin Hilliard Program History. Carla Gustafson | Kari (Arthur) Carlson, Carrie (Erickson) Carlson | Kari (Smith) Rusert. The next year will be in 2022. From left to right: Captain Tammy McCanna, Commodore Scott Swenson. Click here to donate today. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Miss Dominion of Canada 1978, Brigitte Hofmann, was a special guest at the coronation. Ambassadors: Mallory Jones | Claire Tembreull | Angelina Collins Miss Anoka: Front: Jennifer (Barry) Kulm Alexandra Award recipient: Karlye Garrison. from $38.58 2 Used from $38.58. The behind the scenes of a national drag queen contest in New York City, including the rehearsals leading up to the contest, the conversations in the dressing room and the jealousies that emerge before and after the competition. But just weeks later, Nancy announced her own engagement! She sank nine miles (14 km) off Sodus Point, New York on November 28, 1906. She was no stranger to royalty; she was Robbinsdales high school homecoming queen. 1969 is the only year we are missing a program booklet from. Cloud, Queen of the Lakes Pamela Jo Albinson Anoka, Princess Darlene Anderson St. Louis Park, Queen of the Lakes Judy Mellin Colby Miss Flame, Princess Judith Nelson Mattison Svenskarnas Dag, Princess Marlene Rignell Rachie East Minneapolis, Queen of the Lakes Gail Nygaard Anderson Willmar, Princess Marsha Gaviser Miss U. of M. Engineers Day. Miss U.S.A. 1976, Barbara Peterson was a special guest at the coronation. Bear & Son LOCKBACK 3 Inch Folding Pocket Knife Mother Of . Photo Royalty Beautiful Women Crowns Princess King 8x10 Vintage Image Original. Princess Cay and Princess Sally each received $25 and a cosmetic kit. The Minneapolis Aquatennial Collection consists of 7 boxes, 18 additional volumes of both scrapbooks and photobooks, and 1 oversize folder documenting the Minneapolis Aquatennial from 1940 to the present. Princesses: Mary Kay Wigdahl | Peggy Coleman In 1940 civic leaders in Minneapolis hit upon the idea of sponsoring an annual summer festival, and from the very first, the Minneapolis Aquatennial was a smashing success; so much so that it was featured in Life and Look magazines, and came to be known as America's Summer Festival. The only reminder she had was aloving cup in which Ruths name was inscribed along with Miss Anoka1933. Use the Decade Menu at the side of the screen to skip ahead in the list. A few fun facts about his family are that all five have passed the CPA exam, are organ donor advocates (Scotts wife received a donated kidney last year), and are big Disney geeks. Queen of the Lakes has been used as the name of three vessels that sailed on the Great Lakes, but none was the longest on the lakes at the time.The first was a three-masted Canadian schooner built in 1853 as Robert Taylor, measuring 133 feet (41 m).It was renamed Queen of the Lakes sometime before 1864. Miss Anoka: Jolene (Leadens) Radermacher Following policy, thejudges always pick a third candidate to reign in the event any princess ofthe present royalty is unable to perform her duties. The Queen and her Commodore are Minneapolis' goodwill ambassadors to the world. Vanessa Gonzalez, who served as a 2016 Defeat of Jesse James Days ambassador, was named 2018 Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes in a ceremony in Minneapolis. The decision was made not to replace her that year. Hennepin Countys famous Aquatennial has been part of the Minneapolis summer since 1940. EdOConnell, a local and prominent businessman, is said to have been incharge of the event, which during the days of the Depression, amounted tojust one evening under the spotlight for one lucky young woman. Ambassadors: Emma (Silbemagel) Port | Maddy (Kirchen) Wieczorek | Monica Sjodin Pamela was killed in a car accident during her reign. Clubhouse: The antebellum-style . 1964 marked the first year theprogram had pictures of the candidates. Left: Mary Ann is pictured with Mr. & Mrs. Erickson. Queen of the Lakes Carolyn Meyer - Northfield. In 1987, a Twin Cities-based Japanese business firm, Minne International Affairs, was impressed with Anokas Halloween celebration and invited Martha Weaver to Osaka and Kobe Japan as their guest to see how Halloween is celebrated in Japan. "Crowning Memories and Lost Images: The Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes." Hennepin History 61, no. Scotts theme for 2023 is "Make a Difference", which he is excited to live and instill this entire year. Ambassadors: Christine Johnson | Laura (Tkachenko) Nereson All the hard work came with exciting perks and opportunities, however including a tour through Spain with Minneapolis journalist Barbara Flanagan. MNHS call number: Reading Room F612.H52 H42 v.61:3 "Ahhhquatennial-- Fifty Fabulous Years," by John Baule. Minneapolis Aquatennial Souvenir Program Collection, 1940 . Described as one who adored the Aquatennial, Eva stayed connected with past Aquatennial ambassadors by attending the Past Queens Reception during the Aquatennial Festival each year. Noteworthy Event: Prim and proper luncheon for all past Aquatennial Queens, held each July. While representing the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis as the Uptown Commercial Clubs official Miss Uptown Aquatennial candidate, Judy lived with her parents in nearby St. Louis Park. Please contact us if you have questions about accessing the museum and exhibits. During the 1950s, the Queen of the Lakes traveled more than 100,000 miles annually! Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention What's this item about? With fewer clowns comes fewer visits to places with people in need of some cheerful clowns, especially nursing homes and hospitals. The Queen of the Lakes played an important role in the Aquatennial festival, providing a dose of pageantry that enthralled audiences across the state and the world. Patricia Kelzer, 1972 (with Minneapolis Mayor Charles Stenvig). Masks are optional while visiting the Museum. The spotlight that evening in Anoka belonged to 17-year-old Ruth Herbold, the daughter of a minister and a nurses aide. Collections; . The menu is always the same: Minikahda chicken salad and sticky rolls. Past month; Great find. Princesses will be announced. Kathleen Carter filled out the term of Miss Sharon Larrabee when Sharon unexpectedly passed away during her reign. Hailee represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2014. candidates' families and friends, city . Kaia Schomberg, a 2020 graduate of Northfield High School, and a former Defeat of Jesse James Days Ambassador was named the 2023 Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes on Saturday night. . Princesses: Amy (Frampton) Berg | Colleen Wurm 100 South 1st Street Originating in 1940, the outdoor festival celebrates the famous waters of Minneapolisthe lakes, streams, and the Mississippi. 1969-70 Miss Rockford- Diane (Yonak) Welzien. Originating in 1940, the Minneapolis Aquatennial is an annual event which highlights the summer activities in and around the lakes and rivers of the City of Minneapolis. Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Lisa also sits on the Citizen Advisory Council for the Dakota County Sheriffs department. History. Lois Fredericks, a Crystal resident for more than 50 years, was recently selected to represent the Minneapolis Aquatennial as the 2021-22 Senior Queen. In Hennepin History, vol. 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