From the Community of Litchfield - Addie Lundin will be a sophomore this fall at North Dakota State University, where she is majoring in nursing with aspirations of becoming a pediatric intensive care travel nurse. She currently works at Jomas Hill Vineyard & Winery in Darwin making pizzas, as well as the Hutchinson Family Aquatic Center as a lifeguard and swim instructor. Addie enjoys a variety of hobbies, including playing pickleball, dancing, teaching BogaFit at NDSU, and playing her flute. During her reign as Miss Litchfield, she actively volunteered in her community. Her favorite volunteering opportunity was organizing and running the first-annual Watercade pickleball tournament, which
supports the Miss Litchfield Scholarship Program. While in college, Addie has been a part of the NDSU Swing Dance Club, University Band, and Sigma Alpha, a professional agricultural sorority, where she currently serves as the co-social chair. At the Minneapolis Aquatennial, Addie is most looking forward
to celebrating Minneapolis and getting to know other young women throughout the state. Addie recognizes what a blessing it is to represent her community at the Minneapolis Aquatennial and is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful and memorable celebration.

Marie Carrell’s Aquatennial journey began in 2005, when she was crowned the 65th Queen of the Lakes. Nearly two decades later, she makes history as the first former Queen to serve as Commodore. Guided by the words of Marian Wright Edelman—“Service is the rent we pay for living”—Marie has built a life centered around community and connection and volunteerism.  She is thrilled to lead the 2026 Aquatennial team with a mission rooted in service and community.

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Professionally, Marie is a seasoned attorney and financial services expert. She spent 18 years in investment banking, most recently serving as Vice President at one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Today, she leads Carrell Law, a boutique law firm exclusively dedicated to dental professionals, specializing in practice transitions and employment law.
Marie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Administration, as well as a Master of Business Administration, from Augsburg College. She earned her Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Marie’s commitment to volunteerism is deeply rooted. She has served as Treasurer and President of New Brighton Stockyard Days and currently serves as Vice President of Fundraising and Legal Counsel on the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization’s Board of Directors. Marie has been recognized as a North Star Lawyer by the Minnesota State Bar Association for her pro bono work. Her legal volunteer contributions include Wills for Heroes, Minnesota High School Mock Trial, and the Great North Innocence Project—a cause close to her heart that supports the wrongfully convicted and advocates for systemic reform.

Of all the titles Marie holds, her most cherished are wife and mother. She resides in Lino Lakes with her husband, Drew, and their three children—Henry (12), Ben (8), and Charlotte (8). A proud Minnesotan, she treasures time spent on the lake, whether boating with her family or relaxing with a good book at the end of the dock.

From the Community of Howard Lake - Hannah Wilson  currently attends Hamline University in St. Paul Minnesota, where she studies Business and Marketing. Hannah's goal after attending college is to become a realtor. Hannah has done gymnastics almost her whole life. During the summer, Hannah
coaches gymnastics at Buffalo High School for kids ages 1 to 12 years old. At college, she is involved in the mentorship program at Hamline Elementary, as well as being apart of Camp Kesem where this year she will get the opportunity to be a camp counselor. Hannah is most excited for AAO Dance, as well as the Torchlight Parade!

From the Community of Dassel - Erica Bakke currently attends Crown College and is majoring in Elementary Education, in hopes of becoming a first-grade teacher. Erica keeps busy with work at three different dance studio locations as a dance instructor. When she is not teaching dance, she babysits for 

several families. Some of her favorite hobbies include reading, weightlifting, running, shopping, and hanging out with her sister. As part of her volunteer experiences, she has helped with children's ministries at church, assisted dance classes, choreographed the Dassel Ambassador coronation dance, and has volunteered at various events around college campus. Erica is most excited to connect with other young women from surrounding communities and to walk in the Torchlight Parade!

Gina Plotz is from the community of Hutchinson, MN. She is a passionate community leader and mentor who believes deeply in the power of giving back and investing in the next generation of young women. Gina served as Miss Hutchinson in 2010 and as a 2011 Aquatennial Ambassador Princess. These early ambassador experiences shaped her love for community involvement and service. She enjoys mentoring young women, serving on ambassador selection teams, coaching figure skating and youth track and field athletes, and being an active member with the Hutchinson’s Jaycee’s and Water Carnival Committees.

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With a Bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College, a Master’s in Education from the College of St. Scholastica, and Principal Licensure from St. Mary’s University, Gina is a dedicated lifelong learner and educator who currently serves as a Middle School Principal at Mayer Lutheran. In addition to her role in education, she leads on her church’s women’s ministry team, and recently launched the “Pass the Baton” podcast, a podcast that celebrates the legacy of community festivals and amplifies the voices of those making a difference. When she can find time, Gina enjoys running, camping, event planning, and marking things off of her adventurous bucket list. 

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At the heart of all Gina does is role modeling the importance of community and character development to her young family. Gina and her husband, Evan, have been married since 2012, and stay busy raising their four children, Emma (11), Quinn (8), Olivia (5), and Ethan (3), in the community they love so much, Hutchinson. As a busy mom, Gina spends much of her time shuttling kids to activities, managing schedules, and modeling what it means to serve others with joy and purpose. Whether at home, school, church, or in the community, Gina’s heart is focused on building up others and leaving a lasting impact.