This year also marked the first time a third princess was announced, Patricia Joy Danielson. Miss Dominion of Canada 1979, Catherine MacKintosh, was a special guest at the coronation. 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. She comes to HHM through the Minnesota Historical Societys ACTC extern program. Learn more about their professional, community and social lives in their bios below. Heidi Rootes got married after her reign. 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On Saturday, July 23, the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization named the 2023 Minneapolis Queen of the Lakes, and Aquatennial Princesses at the ambassador coronation: Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes: Kaia Schomburg of Northfield, MN, Aquatennial Princess: Kezia Lee of Cokato, MN, Aquatennial Princess: Brooklyn Werner of Gibbon, MN. Some materials are . Miss Anoka: Annette St. Dennis | Cay Dunning The 1963 coronation ceremony was held on Tuesday, July 30. Now in its 64th year, Glenwood Waterama has been pleasing crowds for generations. General Festival Chair Bert L. Ehrman, Jr. Princess Pam Erickson-Bullock Glenwood Waterama, General Administrative Chair W. Merton Dressor, Queen of the Lakes Barbara Peterson Svenskarnas Dag, Princess Vicki Johnson-Bartley Robbinsdale, Princess Sandra Lies-Hawkinson Annandale, Queen of the Lakes Patricia Kelzer Shakopee, Queen of the Lakes Deborah Wolinski North Minneapolis, Princess Kathy Massich-Micheletti Hibbing, Queen of the Lakes Maureen Wagner Massopust Hopkins, Queen of the Lakes Annette St. Dennis Anoka, Princess Carole Van Valkenburg-Germert Golden Valley, Princess Susan Theis Miss Gopher State Timing Association, Queen of the Lakes Janet Johnson Stried Winona, Princess Heidi Gustafson Weissner Miss Flame, William Curtis - Skipper Pins and Concessions, Queen of the Lakes Karen Hegener Tangen Miss UofM Engineers Day, Princess Bonnie Lietzau Nicholson Hutchinson, Princess Maria Swinsisky East Minneapolis, Queen of the Lakes Karen Erlandson Clarke Cokato, Princess Rita Couet Meisinger Granite Falls, Queen of the Lakes Linda Kleinert Cole East Minneapolis, Princess Ann Mueller Reite Golden Valley, Princess Cyndy Odland Dodge Granite Falls, 1965 - Salute to Our Neighbors to the South, Queen of the Lakes Mary Sue Anderson Finney Willmar, Princess Jean DeVilliers Harley Golden Valley, Princess Mimi (Gretchen) Krieger Owen Miss Southdale Ford, Queen of the Lakes Mary Margaret Schultz St. the Queen of the Lakes contest has been an Aquatennial mainstay . Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention What's this item about? They crowned the 1969 royalty during the 1968 festival. s funds for scholarships for St. Louis Park High School graduating seniors. A panel of judges choose the next year . In addition to the interview process, the candidates also participated in leadership and personal development, and other unique experiences throughout the week. The very first year, organizers hoped to attract between 5,000-10,000 people to the festivitiesand ended up hosting 23,000. Hennepin County's famous Aquatennial has been part of the Minneapolis summer since 1940. In 2012, Jenny, stepped into a leadership role of running the Anoka Royal Ambassador Program. 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. The Queen of the Lakes played an important role in the Aquatennial festival, providing a dose of pageantry that enthralled audiences across The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization sent flowers by Donato's Floral to the Memorial service on behalf of AAO's Members, Alumni and Supporters. In response to the authenticity of the creepy clowns that were cropping up last year, performer Fred Ozzie Baisch pointed to their lack of dedication, saying, No self-respecting clown would appear in a rubber mask.. Select from premium Minneapolis Aquatennial of the highest quality. Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Karen George - Hospitality. Heidi Wells steps away from running the program after five years. The Halloween marked another record candidate year, surpassing 2009s 52 candidates by 10 candidates! Princesses: Beth Koppes | Lillian Stamper | Molly Prozinski THANK YOU TO OUR AQUATENNIAL PARTNERS The Minneapolis . We regret to inform you that our building is not fully accessible and does require climbing stairs. Lexi represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2013. Hennepin County, and World War II history can be viewed in Special Collections at Minneapolis Central Library. Annette St. Dennis Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes 1970. Great price and will fit into my MOP collection. This marked the first year of acting leadership for Angie Springer. Preserving and maintaining the Historic Aquatennial Collection takes resources and money. Tammy McCanna is no stranger to the festival world. Schomburg will now represent the City of Minneapolis across the state of Minnesota and North America, making over 250 appearances over the next year. Later, Humphrey wrote, a womens clown group called the Powder Puffs was formed because females were not allowed to join the male troupes. After Nancy was crowned an Aquatennial Princess she was welcomed home and crowned a new Miss Anoka, Diane. Please consider making a gift to support the preservation of local history for current and future generations. Ambassadors: Emma (Silbemagel) Port | Maddy (Kirchen) Wieczorek | Monica Sjodin 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. Nettie left for Army Boot Camp shortly after crowning Christine (1998), Miss Anoka: Christine Weber Princesses: Andrea Scott | Christine Steinke | Gretchen (Wagner) Nealon . . At Drake, he oversees the commercial, consumer, and mortgage lending production teams. Ambassadors: Molly Grailer | Jessica (Nordberg) Kankelfitz | Allie Skaalerud Laura and her sister, Carrie (1986), were both crowned an Anoka Princess and selected as Miss Congeniality by their peers. Click here to donate today. The Anoka Royal Ambassador Program attracted a record number of candidates. If you know what happened during this time, please e-mailAnokaRoyalty@gmail.comand share the story. Nancy Thom, shown above, took over the royal duties. Wold had an entire week of events, judging and personal and . Princesses: Mary Kay Wigdahl | Peggy Coleman A Minneapolis resident, she continued to serve the community over the years as a member and volunteer of several organizations including the Jones-Harrison Residence, the Woman's Club of Minneapolis and Golden Valley Federated Women's Club. It may be time for the younger generation to try and break the stereotype of scary clowns by joining these groups to keep this historical tradition going. # museum history# Once at MIA# Queen of Lakes# StoriesMIA. Miss Janet Johnson, 22, Minneapolis Aquatennial queen of the lakes, was chosen from 40 of . . Miss Dominion of Canada, Deborah Tone, was a guest at the coronation. The article statesthat Mrs. Erickson thought, we would have more potential help, but if the business community does not care, why should we?. And Waterama was off and running! Ron & Pat Ward chaperoned Melinda to Japan in 1989, Miss Anoka: Kristi (Bennecke) Parent In Hennepin County History, vol. 1951s Queen of the Lakes Helen Stoffer originally competed as Golden Valleys 1950 Lilac Queen. Program History. 2022 Aqua Crew. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Queen Steel Barlow Folding Pocket Knife Made In USA 1946-48 Good Snap at the best online prices at eBay! 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. For more information about the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization, please visit http://www.aquatennialambassadors.com. 3 (Summer 1989): 23-27. Please help us in welcoming the new Commodore and Captains! Julie Moore, the daughter of Ruth (Herbold) and Fred Moore and was only 6 years old when selected. Miss Anoka: Mary Gallagher The Aquatennial Festival was launched in 1939 as part of this broader public relations effort. Nichelle Hackert - Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 2007. Morgan represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2022. 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. 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. This marked the last year of acting leadership for Angie Springer. The average age at time of marriage also dropped. Pamela was killed in a car accident during her reign. Cay, Mary, and Cindy reigned over the 1969 festival. As the 2006 queen, Katie represented Minneapolis and the state over the past year. After Sharolyn was crowned Aquatennials Queen, Kelly became Anokas new Queen and a new Anoka Princess was announced. Today, membership is waning. A card was found that was sent from Cindy to the Ericksons, expressing gratitude for their support during Aquatennial. This marked the first year of acting leadership by Katrina Funder. 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. Shown here are a representative sampling of some of the reigning Queen of the Lakes from years gone by. Princesses: Carrie (Erickson) Carlson | Kari (Smith) Rusert. The 10-day July festival "was a big deal back then," said her son Bill. 2015 Queen of the Lakes Laura Swartz (pictured with Eva) remembers her as, "beautiful and elegant in every way. The aquatennial was a highlight, explained Beverly (Shuneson) Irvin, the 1958 Cokato queen. Princess Erin Westlund - Hutchinson, Queen of the Lakes Haley Rogers - Albertville, Queen of the Lakes Vanessa Gonzalez - Northfield, Princess Elizabeth Brimeyer - Maple Grove, Queen of the Lakes Carolyn Meyer - Northfield, Queen of the Lakes Maricia Pacheco - Farmington, Queen of the Lakes Laura Swartz - Willmar, 2014 - 75th Anniversary & The Best Days of Summer, Queen of the Lakes Riley (Bruns) Fournier- Annandale, Queen of the Lakes Carly Smith Red Wing, Senior Vice Commodore Terry Lee Hoppenrath, Queen of the Lakes Amanda Bertrand Montevideo, Queen of the Lakes Alissa Hibst Svenskarnas Dag, Queen of the Lakes Alexandra Forster Delano, Queen of the Lakes Tara Litwinchuk Maple Grove, Queen of the Lakes Charissa Pederson Monticello, Queen of the Lakes Jessica Gaulke Robbinsdale (July '06-Jan '07), Queen of the Lakes Jenna Bernhardson Svenskarnas Dag (Jan '07-July '07), Princess Jenna Bernhardson Svenskarnas Dag (July '06-Jan '07), Princess Nichelle Hackert Anoka (Jan '07-July '07), Queen of the Lakes Katie Nelson Paynesville, Queen of the Lakes Marie Hansen New Brighton, Queen of the Lakes Sandra Vucinovich Lakeville, Princess Courtney TerWisscha Clara City, Queen of the Lakes Megan Harms Lake City, Queen of the Lakes Natalie Neubauer Hutchinson, Queen of the Lakes Lisa Carlson Willmar, Queen of the Lakes Emily Aus Granite Falls, Queen of the Lakes Kelly Gahlon Willmar Fests, Natalka Kramarczuk - Arts and Entertainment, Queen of the Lakes Carrie Nevitt Glenwood, Princess Katie Hendrickson Svenskarnas Dag, Lezlee Vrleze-Cole - Arts and Entertainment, Queen of the Lakes Christine Scherping Melrose, Lezlee Vrieze-Cole - Arts and Entertainment, Queen of the Lakes Bethany Hibbard - East Bethel, Queen of the Lakes Robyn Johnson Crystal, Queen of the Lakes Kacie Cassidy Robbinsdale, Princess Renee Anderson Svenskarnas Dag, Queen of the Lakes Brenda Flury Rockford, Princess Jacqueline Hakes Crosby-Ironton, Princess Natalka Kramarczuk Northeast Minneapolis, Queen of the Lakes Lisa Gratz Crosby-Ironton, Queen of the Lakes Jennifer Munson Fridley, 1989 - AHHHH! Image is from the collection of the Hennepin History . Shown here are a representative sampling of some of the reigning Queen of the Lakes from years gone by. With Bernard Giquel, Jack Doroshow, Jim Dine, Rachel Harlow. 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. Please stop by the Museum to learn more. If youve ever thought of donning a red nose and some oversized shoes, this may be your time to shine. She sank nine miles (14 km) off Sodus Point, New York on November 28, 1906. Princesses: Erin (Boelter) Dennie | Amy Smith 1953 Pioneer Days- Ardy (Lambert) Westerhaus. Miss Anoka: Ruth Herbold Moore Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. The new float, built by Jim Rootes, Pat Minor, and Gary Munkholm, made its debut at the St. Francis Pioneer Days Parade. Lauren represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2018. Miss Anoka: Nancy (Purcell) Anderson | Diane (Sather) Gramstad Wednesday, it was Princess Jenna and I again heading to a coronation, this time in Melrose which is about a half-hour past St. Princesses: Christine (Jones) Lindquist | Jennifer Schlueter Gary Schaak - Ambassadors. . Ambassadors: Chelsea Tulupan | Amanda (Funder) Benitez | Erin Hilliard Here at She was at the time an 18 year old nursing student from Robbinsdale. Below is a listing of the past Queens that have recieved a title with this organization. Miss Anoka: Joyce (Neumann) Anderstrom General Festival Chair John T. Wetzel, Ph.D. Queen of the Lakes Jody Hempel Annandale, General Festival Chair Luanna Bushnell Hacker, Princess Colleen Mahoney Miss Heartland, Queen of the Lakes Amy Mertes* - Miss Fire Fighter, General Festival Chair Cynthia Williams Chandler, Princess Rhonda Anderson Svenskarnas Dag, Queen of the Lakes Lorrie Werness Svenskarnas Dag, Queen of the Lakes Cathy Linsmier Hopkins, General Festival Chair Chris Christofillies, Princess Lisa Beytien-Carlson Hutchinson, 1980 - Welcome to the New World of the 80s, Queen of the Lakes Mary Jo Dillenburg Willmar, Princess Kristin Knudsen Miss Sons of Norway, Princess Jayne Siewert St. It was reported that about 200 guests attended the reception. The decision was made this year that the Queen Coronation would be heldin conjunction with Anoka Halloween Festivities, in October. It's map Monday. No one made the connection that Ruth Herbold Moore had been MissAnoka 1933 and she didnt publicize it. Miss Anoka: Heidi (Rootes) Wold A history of royalty . Carla Gustafson | Kari (Arthur) Carlson, Carrie (Erickson) Carlson | Kari (Smith) Rusert. 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. . 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. The name "Aquatennial" was chosen by contest to highlight the abundance of lakes, rivers, and parks around Minneapolis. Maria & Tom Jenson chaperoned Neysa and Sara (1995) to Japan in 1997. Princesses: Karen George | Karen Kind The selection team considered a variety of criteria including professionalism, public speaking ability, current and future goals, education and co-curricular/extracurricular activities. Ed Streater, who designed and directed its . The festival of 2007 attracted 45 candidates, twice as many as the program attracted the year before! Please click here to help preserve and to share this valuable local historical resource. Jean Johnson Aquatennial Queen Auditorium Floor 8x10 Image Vintage Press Photo. Miss Anoka: Pamela Jo Albsinson Ambassadors: Bri (Floding) Olson | Brianna Lentner | Brooke Thonennes The very next day the 1967 Anoka Royalty was selected. Perhaps no surprise, the eligible young Aquatennial royals also found love and chose marriage. Aquatennial has hosted politicians, celebrities, and news attention throughout its history. 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. Miss Anoka: Marilyn Roden Princesses: Amy Mefford | Maggie Ward | Janelle Bittman Ambassadors: Crystal (Geist-Lindberg) Scott | Mariah (Albertson) Johnson | Kelli (Goodwin) Erickson No princesses were crownedin this year. In addition to the Queen, other Aquatennial royalty include: Ambassadors, the . Princesses: Jayne Ubl | Jodie Raymaker $19.99. Princesses: Debbie Liffrig | Dena Olstead The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is excited to introduce the 2023 Commodore and Captains! Emily represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2015. With fewer clowns comes fewer visits to places with people in need of some cheerful clowns, especially nursing homes and hospitals. Click here to donate today. . In her free time, Lisas energy and passion translates to a life full of family, friends, and a love for the great outdoors. Try to identify some of the most iconic locations in the city. Minneapolis Aquatennial Souvenir Program Collection, 1940 . What makes it interesting? Learn More, Anoka Halloween Capital of the World Kathleen Carter | Kathy Landberg | Sharon Larrabee (In Memoriam), Nancy (Purcell) Anderson | Diane (Sather) Gramstad, Kathy Mahany | Karen Brandell | Patti Danielson, Sally Bune | Mary Gallagher | Cindy Mealhouse, Marcia was named Minneapolis Aquatennial Congeniality, Sharolyn (Frampton) Caplette | Kelly (Lundquist) Fenwick. Claire will represent Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2023. Erica Tembreull was the first recipient. Wayne Ellingson - Treasurer. Nichelle Hackert had the exciting task of crowning her friend at the Queen of the Lakes Coronation. "Truly I was not expecting to be selected . 1959: Princess: Mary: Olson: Andrews: 1960: Queen of the Lakes: Gail: Nygaard: Anderson: 1962: Princess: Judy . 1951s Queen of the Lakes Helen Stoffer originally competed as Golden Valleys 1950 Lilac Queen. Sonja Weiler - Candidates. Miss U.S.A. 1976, Barbara Peterson was a special guest at the coronation. (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson). Princesses will be announced. Mpls. Marianne Muehlbauer and Linda Stuart-Julig chaperoned Gretchen to Japan in 1995. in Eden Prairie. After Polly was crowned an Aquatennial Princess, Rhonda Sears was named Miss Anoka, and a new Anoka Princess was announced. Ambassadors: Erinn (Britton) Weinmann | Kate (Sorenson) Bergseng | Megan Canny 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. Princess Patti was an honored guest atOktoberfest! Terri Johnson - Membership/Alumni. their community or festival from all over the state of Minnesota.The. 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) |. During the 1940s, the Aquatennial Queen of Lakes rules were clear: married women were not eligible to run for or to hold the title of Queen of the Lakes. 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. Pamela Albinsons homecoming included crowning her successor, Marilyn Roden. 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. Oldtimers remember when a small delegation of businessmen in the Civic and Commerce Association took a trip to Winnipeg on the visit by the king and queen of England. Founded in 1956, it is one of the longest running community festivals in Minnesota. Please contact us if you have questions about accessing the museum and exhibits. She has amassed quite a collection of Aquatennial memorabilia that she loves to share. Chin, Richard. Miss Anoka: Amy (Krochalk) Ceglio Free shipping for many products! Reta Stewart, Clown ministry draws appreciative audiences, Newspaper Clipping from Clowns Folder at Hennepin History Museum, April 21, 1986. Princesses: Colleen Hegarty | Kimberly Erickson Katie represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2004. Ambassadors: Lexi Bergevin | Katrina (Funder) Weight | Becca (Jarson) Walker Memorials can also be made online at www.aquatennialambassadors.com/scholarship. The committee chose a king and a queen from each elementary school, and Miss Anoka was awarded a sash. Join us for the Aquatennial's CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade, set to take place Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. on Nicollet beginning at 12th Street and running to 4th Street. In early December 1944, with the war still raging, Queen Margaret Cary chose to give up her crown to marry her fiance, recently returned army flyer Charles Sandberg. 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. $19.99 + $4.99 shipping. So, too, have been its royalty, including the festivals Queen of the Lakes. Princesses: Pamela Mason | Shelly (Heinen) Ferris Being chosen as Aquatennial Queen was often a major life-changing event for young women like Judy. MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL AMBASSADOR ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES 2023 . (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson) Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. Following policy, thejudges always pick a third candidate to reign in the event any princess ofthe present royalty is unable to perform her duties. 2001 Killebrew Drive Suite 100 Bloomington, MN 55425. Location: Ukrainian Event Center, 301 Main St. NE. File: Queen of the Lakes, Helen Jane Stoffer, Aquatennial Commodore Evald C. Bank and President, Theodore B. Knudson . The 1980 Royalty was very excited to debut their Halloween-themed float after riding on a pink and purple float for most of the summer. Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson). Photo courtesy Pam Albinson . Patricia Kelzer, 1972 (with Minneapolis Mayor Charles Stenvig). Our Library & Archives are open to the public (for best research assistance contact us in advance so that we can prepare for your visit). Kaia, Kezia, and Brooklyn will now represent the City of Minneapolis across the state of Minnesota and North America, making over 250 appearances over the next year. 1969 is the only year we are missing a program booklet from. Queen Annette received a $200 wardrobe, $100 scholarship, four days at the St. Paul Winter Carnival, and nine days at the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Not uncommon in Twin Cities history, a friendly sibling rivalry between Minneapolis and Saint Paul seems to have arisen even with their clown troupes. Miss Dominion of Canada 1978, Brigitte Hofmann, was a special guest at the coronation. Nichelle Hackert served as an Aquatennial Princess from January 2007-July 2007 after the Queen of the Lakes stepped down to serve her country in the National Guard. Ambassador from Northfield Named Queen of the Lakes; Princesses Hail from Cokato and Gibbon. Hennepin Countys famous Aquatennial has been part of the Minneapolis summer since 1940. In 2018 she was selected as Miss Hutchinson and Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Miss Congeniality. The 1980 Royalty was very excited to debut their Halloween-themed float after riding on a pink and purple float for most of the summer. Sharolyn Carlson - Appearances. Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization, Copyright 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) |Privacy. The spotlight that evening in Anoka belonged to 17-year-old Ruth Herbold, the daughter of a minister and a nurses aide. 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