3 (Summer 2002): 4-34. 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. Ambassadors: Mallory Jones | Claire Tembreull | Angelina Collins Ambassadors: Cassie Nigh | Jenny Regenscheid | Erin (Messer) Echternach Hennepin County History 48, no. Right: Newspaper press release from after Mary Ann was crowned. Please help us in welcoming the new Commodore and Captains! The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is excited to introduce the 2023 Commodore and Captains! Please rsvp if you plan to attend our Royalty luncheon to rockfordambassadors@yahoo.com. Full bios can be found here. Some materials are . Princesses: Marilyn Potter | Mary Ellen Kemske 1959: Princess: Mary: Olson: Andrews: 1960: Queen of the Lakes: Gail: Nygaard: Anderson: 1962: Princess: Judy . So, too, have been its royalty, including the festivals Queen of the Lakes. A student at Hamline University, Gail was also Hamline Snow Queen. Sharyn Jackson, Minnesota clowns distraught over creepy clown craze: Professional clowns are disheartened that their image is being used as a fear factor, Star Tribune, October 12, 2016. Kristi (Bennecke) Parent Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1991. If youve ever thought of donning a red nose and some oversized shoes, this may be your time to shine. Her father Jerry Sisk was a Aquatennial Vice Commodore of Hospitality during 1981-1983 and remembers that he brought her to her first parade in Le Sueur while escorting the Queen of the Lakes that day. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. In 1987, Ruth Herbold Moorefondly recalled that she and the other candidates congregated at GreenTheater, walked across the stage and that was about it, really. She doesntrecall going to any parades or festivals. Miss Anoka: Mary Gallagher 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Hennepin History Museum Aquatennial Exhibit . . Chin, Richard. Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Katie Nelson - a 2005 PAHS grad and the 2004 Miss Paynesville - made her first official appearance in Paynesville last week at the annual banquet of the Paynesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Use the Decade Menu at the side of the screen to skip ahead in the list. . Tzvetelina Pramatarov- Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 2008 & Minneapolis Aquatennial Miss Congeniality. This marked the first year of acting leadership for Megan Wells. RMGXFMGD - Beauty Queens wave from old buses during the Cheyenne Frontier Days parade past the state capital building July 23, 2015 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Lakes Coronation is where the 2010 Queen of the Lakes and Aquatennial. Cloud, Queen of the Lakes Marilyn Lindstrom Joliffe - Army, Queen of the Lakes Nancy Thom Engelbert* - Womens Army Corps, Queen of the Lakes Patty Carlson Manheim Coast Guard, Queen of the Lakes Barbara Matson Woodward - Navy, Queen of the Lakes Vivian Hofstad Semple Miss Sears Robuck Company, 1941 - Visit and Take Part in the 1941 Aquatennial, Queen of the Lakes Eva Brunson Steiner Miss Northwestern Bell*, Queen of the Lakes Joyce Moen Herrick* Fergus Falls. "Crowning Memories and Lost Images: The Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes," by Judy Mellin. The former Miss Anoka, Pam Albinson, served as queen in 1962. The new float, built by Jim Rootes, Pat Minor, and Gary Munkholm, made its debut at the St. Francis Pioneer Days Parade. 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) |. Use the Search bar to find a specific name, theme or title., Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization, Copyright 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) |Privacy, Copyright 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) |. 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. Aquatennial has hosted politicians, celebrities, and news attention throughout its history. According to Katie Humphrey at the Star Tribune, community members in both Saint Paul and Minneapolis formed separate clown groups after World War II to perform at festivals. For a chance to win a pair of Aquatennial sunglasses, submit your Scavenger Hunt sheet with completed answers to dgrady@mplsdowntown . This year, 37 candidates participated in the candidate program. Miss Anoka: Stephanie Harstad Miss Anoka: Jean Hoogestraat In 1944, this led to an unexpected situation when in that December, not one but two current reigning Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes were conquered by Cupid in uniform! With the advent of World War II, American marriage rates skyrocketed. 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. 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. In addition to the interview process, the candidates also participated in leadership and personal development, and other unique experiences throughout the week. 1965 Miss Rockford- Carol "Punky" (Pearson) Johnson. The photo here, part of our extensive historic Aquatennial collection, was taken during a hot week in August. JoAnn grew up on Abbott just to the east of Crystal Lake. Kathleen Carter filled out the term of Miss Sharon Larrabee when Sharon unexpectedly passed away during her reign. Erin represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2011. . Were not sure if a coronation pageant took place this year. Since 202 Aquatennial has been produced by the Minneapolis Downtown Council, and is sponsored by local businesses. So, too, have been its royalty, including the festival's Queen of the Lakes. Katie also . (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson) Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. The program ended up attracting 25 candidates for the 2004 festival. Box 128 | Anoka, MN 55303. 1961 Actor Valley Of The Dragons Jules Verne Fantasy Sci Fi Columbia 8X10 Photo (#225363130851) l***e . The 2009 festival attracted 52 candidates who all went through the candidate program. Mr. & Mrs. Erickson announced their retirement from starting up and building the program in 1961. Young single women representing cities and companies across the state gather in Minneapolis each year to compete for the opportunity to serve on the Aquatennial royal court. Lexi represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2013. 2015 Queen of the Lakes Laura Swartz (pictured with Eva) remembers her as, "beautiful and elegant in every way. Miss Anoka: Sara (LaDue) Narr Clown troupes in the Twin Cities were once very popular and a staple at parades and fairs. After Nancy was crowned an Aquatennial Princess she was welcomed home and crowned a new Miss Anoka, Diane. 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. When the float jounced or jostled, it was quite a task to remain poised and posed." Pamela Albinson, Seventy Five Years of the Minneapolis Aquatennial (Minneapolis: Nodin Press, 2014). Image is from the collection of the Hennepin History . Her appearances occurred in a variety of places. Cloud State Homecoming Queen, Queen of the Lakes Becky Rear Montevideo, Princess Linda Johnson Columbia Heights, Queen of the Lakes Sharolyn Frampton Anoka, Princess Mary Jane Houts Svenskarnas Dag, Princess Janelle Urdahl-Kirsch Litchfield, Queen of the Lakes Katherine Kiki St. Princesses: Lisa (Loyd) Hooper | Denise Hartley | Jessica (Grandell) Thomason, Miss Anoka: Laura (Rootes) Werk The very first year, organizers hoped to attract between 5,000-10,000 people to the festivitiesand ended up hosting 23,000. Cloud, Queen of the Lakes Patty McLane Parker The Dayton Company, Queen of the Lakes Ruth Tolman Hellend St. 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. Miss Anoka: Annette St. Dennis | Cay Dunning Masks are optional while visiting the Museum. Crystal, Mariah, & Kelli were the first group in Anokas history of royalty to reign as equally serving ambassadors. Miss Anoka: Amy (Krochalk) Ceglio Not pictured: Lisa Franxman. Miss Anoka: Marcia (Fisher) Brennan 2022 Aqua Crew. Erica Tembreull was the first recipient. Queen of the Lakes Carolyn Meyer - Northfield. Checks made out to the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization may be sent to: Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson). Past month; Great find. File: Queen of the Lakes, Helen Jane Stoffer, Aquatennial Commodore Evald C. Bank and President, Theodore B. Knudson . Hennepin History Museum is home to the historic Aquatennial collection. Miss Anoka: Heidi (Rootes) Wold Ambassadors: Chloe Reimringer | Lauren (Springer) Sieben | Skylar Baranowski Lauren represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2018. In July, 20 year old JoAnn Melberg (pictured above courtesy of Sheldon Smith), the Sweetheart of Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Minnesota and Robbinsdale's Queen of the Lakes candidate was crowned as the 1953 Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen. 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. Select from premium Minneapolis Aquatennial of the highest quality. Following policy, thejudges always pick a third candidate to reign in the event any princess ofthe present royalty is unable to perform her duties. 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. Gill & Lois Dullinger chaperoned Kristin to Japan in 1991, Miss Anoka: Sheila Goepferd The lavish Aqua Follies-held each year at Thedore Wirth Pool in Wirth Park-was the centerpiece of this glitzy civic extravaganza. 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. Miss Anoka: Neysa (Olson) Silver 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. "After Being Axed, the Popular Milk Carton Boat Race Returns to Minneapolis." . Location: Ukrainian Event Center, 301 Main St. NE. Here at Story. MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL AMBASSADOR ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES 2023 . The Aquatennial Festival was launched in 1939 as part of this broader public relations effort. 1964 marked the first year theprogram had pictures of the candidates. About. Ambassadors: Emily Gabrielson | Kaitlyn Mateychuk | Morgan Lindquist Tammy is a Corporate Paralegal for Shutterfly Lifetouch, LLC. Go to. Founded in 1956, it is one of the longest running community festivals in Minnesota. Princesses: Sarah (Foss) Stritesky | Tammy (Gray) Ramberg | Genny Emery What makes it interesting? Marianne Muehlbauer and Linda Stuart-Julig chaperoned Gretchen to Japan in 1995. 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. 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. Princesses: Maria Lindberg | Michelle Gustafson Miss Anoka: Front: Jennifer (Barry) Kulm Learn more about their professional, community and social lives in their bios below. Princesses: Elizabeth Dietz | Kim Podany Princess Cay and Princess Sally each received $25 and a cosmetic kit. 1950 Portrait Jean Johnson Aquatennial Queen Mary Kay LeMire 8x10 Vintage Photo. They were special guests at the coronation and were a partof both Halloween parades. Katie represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2004. To Pamelas surprise, she was crowned Miss Anoka from the 19 candidates. Princesses: Cindy Mealhouse Fifty young women representing communities throughout the state of Minnesota participate in this once-in-a-lifetime program. Princesses: Carrie (Erickson) Carlson | Kari (Smith) Rusert. At Drake, he oversees the commercial, consumer, and mortgage lending production teams. These experiences included visiting Minneapolis hallmarks and events like The Womans Club of Minneapolis, the Aquatennial Parade, and Aquatennial Fireworks. Princesses: Eileen Enge | Kathy Purcell. Brenna represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2012. Mary Gallagher and Cindy Mealhouse were crowned new princessesduring a public reception in July to honor the newly crowned AquatennialQueen of the Lakes 1970 and Miss Anoka 1969, Annette St. Dennis. Miss Anoka: Jennifer (Dock) Avilla 1969-70 Miss Rockford- Diane (Yonak) Welzien. 48, no. 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. As the 2006 queen, Katie represented Minneapolis and the state over the past year. Ron & Pat Ward chaperoned Melinda to Japan in 1989, Christine (Jones) Lindquist | Jennifer Schlueter, Melanie Kalbow | Jennifer (Foss) Gilliland, Gill & Lois Dullinger chaperoned Kristin to Japan in 1991, Connie (Jedneak) High | Mindy Kennen |, Amy Mefford | Maggie Ward | Janelle Bittman, Molly Rowe | Kelly McCall | Lanise Olson, Andrea Scott | Christine Steinke | Gretchen (Wagner) Nealon, Justine (Riley) Rapuano | Erica Rose | Kimarr (Smith) Lee, Sarah (Foss) Stritesky | Tammy (Gray) Ramberg | Genny Emery, Amy represents Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Program. Marilyn fondly recalls in an article recruiting queen candidates in the paper,The day Pam Albinson retired as Miss Anoka and placed the crown on myhead was one of the proudest days of my life.. Miss Janet Johnson, 22, Minneapolis Aquatennial queen of the lakes, was chosen from 40 of . Lois Fredericks, a Crystal resident for more than 50 years, was recently selected to represent the Minneapolis Aquatennial as the 2021-22 Senior Queen. Princesses: Andrea Scott | Christine Steinke | Gretchen (Wagner) Nealon Miss Anoka: Ruth Herbold Moore Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. Kristi completed her time with Anoka in October of 1989 and was a candidate for Queen of the Lakes in July of 1990 where she was crowned the 1991 Aquatennial Princess. The objects of this week come from a trunk donated by Mike Hogan, an Aqua Jester clown between 1950 and 1990. Princesses: Beth Koppes | Lillian Stamper | Molly Prozinski 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 Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is a dynamic development organization that inspires young Minnesota women to achieve extraordinary futures. Ed Streater, who designed and directed its . 2017 - The Best Days of Summer. Princesses: Mary Kay Ghostley | Patricia Guy As the first Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes to reign over the festival, she embodied the Aquatennial spirit; being both regal and graceful. UPDATE: Just weeks before giving up her crown for Miss Cokato, reigning royalty Emily McConkey was crowned an Aquatennial princess at the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes coronation at the Tedd Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota Campus Friday evening. She left only a few weeks later to run for Minneapolis Queen ofthe Lakes where she was crowned the 1962 Queen of the Lakes! Annette St. Dennis Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes 1970. She was at the time an 18 year old nursing student from Robbinsdale. Eva, along with founders Win Stephens, Tom Hastings, and Neil Messick brought dignity and grace plus excitement to our city.". MNHS call number: Reading Room F612.H52 H42 v.61:3 "Ahhhquatennial-- Fifty Fabulous Years," by John Baule. Records indicate Maryreigned as queen over the 1970 festival. from $38.58 2 Used from $38.58. The Queen Coronation was held at Greenhaven Country Club in thesummer of 1961. The Queen of the. Miss Anoka: Mary Ann (Kohout) Schwalenberg The committee this yeardecided to make it public. Above: Mike Hogans oversized clown shoes were part of the gift to Hennepin History Museum that included his Aqua Jester trunk and coat. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) With 'lots of time,' Fredericks looks to make up for lost opportunities this past year. Advertised as The Best Days of Summer the festivities previously included some 70 events, including sand castle building, beach volleyball, a tennis . Princesses: Cynthia Ann Holasz | Jill Brock She traveled 150,000 miles and made 600 appearances from Minnesota to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Lima, Peru. 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. Memorials can also be made online at www.aquatennialambassadors.com/scholarship. A card was found that was sent from Cindy to the Ericksons, expressing gratitude for their support during Aquatennial. Forster, a 2008 graduate of Delano High School, is the . The menu is always the same: Minikahda chicken salad and sticky rolls. Suddenly plans to find a full-time job or return to school were placed on hold; being a queen was a full-time commitment itself! Community celebrations are special to Scott. Along with the parades, the Queen of the Lakes contest has been an Aquatennial mainstay since 1940, drawing contestants from local pageants across the state. 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. Miss Anoka: Laura Olson LuAnn Simms with local broadcaster Bob DeHaven. 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. Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention What's this item about? Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. Clubhouse: The antebellum-style clubhouse has expansive views of Lake Calhoun. Queen Patricia Kelzer represented the Shakopee Jaycees. She sank nine miles (14 km) off Sodus Point, New York on November 28, 1906. MNHS call number: Reading Room F612.H52 H4 v.48:3. . There was no operating program for the years 1948-1960. Miss Anoka: Marilyn Roden The Anoka Royal Ambassador Program attracted a record number of candidates. Overview Download history Purchase history Invoices Boards SIGN OUT. 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. Ambassador from Northfield Named Queen of the Lakes; Princesses Hail from Cokato and Gibbon. Share This . Miss Anoka: Tracey (Richards) Herold learn about Minneapolis' history at the Mill City Museum, enjoy a morning at the Mill City Farmers Market or a leisurely afternoon at Gold Medal Park. 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. She has amassed quite a collection of Aquatennial memorabilia that she loves to share. Find Minneapolis Aquatennial stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. PO Box 580737 Ambassadors: Bri (Floding) Olson | Brianna Lentner | Brooke Thonennes USPS membership was 81,689 as of Feb 1 and would reach 86,000. 2021 - The Best Days of Summer- Live in the Moment, Queen of the Lakes Elise Toussaint - North Branch. This marked the first year of acting leadership for Angie Springer. A Memorial service for 1941 Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Eva (Brunson) Steiner took place on Tuesday in Minneapolis. View HennepinHistorys profile on Facebook, View HennepinHistorys profile on Pinterest, Send in the clowns: Volunteer clown clubs, a staple of civic festivals for decades, are seeking more members as longtime merrymakers age,, Minnesota clowns distraught over creepy clown craze: Professional clowns are disheartened that their image is being used as a fear factor,, Bowties: The Life and Stories of Carl Richard Jacobi, Secret Societies and Female Leadership in Hennepin County, College Educated: Alice Putnams 1908 Graduation Cap and Gown. Miss Anoka: Jolene (Leadens) Radermacher Ambassadors: Abby Johnson | Lex Eix | Karlye Garrison 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. This began a nearly 10-year gift of international goodwill extended to Anoka Halloween, Inc. Ralph & Elaine Petter chaperoned Martha to Japan in 1988. When Annette became the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes, Cay became Anokas new queen at a homecoming reception in Annettes honor. MISSION & HISTORY; LEADERSHIP; AAO SHOP; AAO NEWS; AMBASSADORS. Sally & Ron Nordin chaperoned Jennifer to Japan in 1993. The selection team considered a variety of criteria including professionalism, public speaking ability, current and future goals, education and co-curricular/extracurricular activities. It was reported that about 200 guests attended the reception. Their stories are part of the Aquatennial story, but also provide a glimpse into broader historical trends and experiences. In addition to the Queen, other Aquatennial royalty include: Ambassadors, the . Princesses: Justine (Riley) Rapuano | Erica Rose | Kimarr (Smith) Lee Judy Penney, a 19-year old language student at the University of Minnesota and a retail clerk at the Purple Door gift shop (then located at Lake Street and Holmes Avenue), was crowned the Aquatennials 1956 Queen of the Lakes. Photo Royalty Beautiful Women Crowns Princess King 8x10 Vintage Image Original. In addition to trips to Minnesota community festivals, the team will travel to the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California; Fiesta San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas; Festival du Voyageur in Winnipeg, Canada and many more. File history. An exciting moment for all in Anoka! # museum history# Once at MIA# Queen of Lakes# StoriesMIA. Used with permission of the Hennepin County History Museum. Laura and her sister, Heidi (1994), become the only sisters to both be crowned Miss Anoka, Miss Anoka: Jackie Herdzina Preserving and maintaining the Historic Aquatennial Collection takes resources and money. And she will always belong to the family of past queens, who volunteer at events and hold periodic lunches. their community or festival from all over the state of Minnesota.The. 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