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New Leader for Aquatennial Historic Collection
Please welcome Ken Hafften as the new volunteer Archivist for the Aquatennial historic collection at the Hennepin History Museum. He has...
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Feb 7, 20231 min read
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AAO Commemorative Pins for Sale
AAO Commemorative pins are for sale in the AAO Shop! Great gift for you or friends and family. Many of these pins are limited...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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Introducing the 2018 Queen of the Lakes and Aquatennial Princesses
Minneapolis, MN - The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) held the Aquatennial Ambassador Coronation presented by...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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Announcing the 2018 Aquatennial Commodore & Captains
Minneapolis, MN The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) revealed the 2018 Minneapolis Aquatennial Commodore and...
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Feb 7, 20233 min read
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The Minnesota Community & Outstanding Honorary Commodore Awards presented at Community Luncheon
The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization kicked off its Ambassador Candidate Program on Tuesday with the Candidate Community...
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Feb 7, 20231 min read
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Introducing the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassador Candidates & Official Photography Partner
The AAO is proud to introduce the 53 ambassador candidates for the 2018 Aquatennial Ambassador Crew. View candidates > Photos of the 53...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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General Ticket Release Opens June 1 for AAO Aquatennial Events
Tickets for all AAO Events during the 2017 Aquatennial festival will be made available for purchase Thursday morning. Secure your...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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Aquatennial Week Events 101: What you need to know to celebrate the Best Days
Pre-sale, portals, tickets and more! As excitement builds for Aqua Week 2017, here is what you need to know to make the most out of the...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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AAO Announces 2017 Aquatennial Events
The AAO announced the public events it will host during the 2017 Aquatennial festival via a video posted to its social media outlets on...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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100 Days to Aquatennial
In just 100 days, Aquatennial Candidates from across Minnesota, International Visiting Dignitaries from throughout North America, and...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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You could be Holding an Important Piece of the Aquatennial Story
Before you start spring cleaning, donate your pieces of Aquatennial & AAO history to the Aquatennial Archive at the Hennepin History...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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The Return of the Vice Commodores
The AAO Membership voted to reinstate the role of Vice Commodore and the Festival Planning Divisions at the AAO Annual Meeting on...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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A Night to Give Thanks for Volunteers at Timberwolves Game
Commodore Dan Stoltz and SPIRE Credit Union recognized AAO volunteers and Timberwolves leadership for their contributions to the Twin...
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Feb 7, 20231 min read
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Alumni, Supporters & past Volunteers encouraged to add AAO to LinkedIn profile
Are you an Aquatennial Ambassador Alumni, Member, Sponsor or past Volunteer or Candidate and have a LinkedIn profile? You are invited to...
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Feb 7, 20231 min read
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The Aquatennial Story Goes On: Candidate Registration Opens Feb. 15
The AAO announced candidate registration for the 2018 Aquatennial Ambassador Crew will open February 15, 2017 via a video posted to its...
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Feb 7, 20231 min read
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Natalka Kramarczuk Hertaus
As a former Aquatennial Princess (1992), Vice Commodore (1999 Arts & Entertainment Division) and Captain (2009), Natalka's dedication to...
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Feb 7, 20231 min read
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Remembering Aquatennial's First Queen, Eva Brunson Steiner
A Memorial service for 1941 Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Eva (Brunson) Steiner took place on Tuesday in Minneapolis. As the first...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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75 Years of Aquatennial Keepsake Book Available
To celebrate Aquatennial's 75th Anniversary in 2014, Former Queen of the Lakes Pam Albinson authored the nostalgic, Seventy-five Years of...
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Feb 7, 20231 min read
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Wayne Ellingson
As a first-time volunteer in 2016, Wayne Ellingson remembers seeing the Aquatennial represented in a parade when he was a kid back home...
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Feb 7, 20233 min read
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Darius Rucker, Marty Davis & Quenton Marty among those Recognized by Aquatennial Ambassadors at
Minneapolis Aquatennial Commodore Dan Stolz and Queen of the Lakes Carolyn Meyer attended the MATTER event held at the Cambria Showroom...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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