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Introducing the Limited Edition 2017 Member Pin
With just days left to make a 2016 tax-deductible contribution, the AAO introduced the 2017 Member lapel pin. The limited edition pin...
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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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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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AAO Breaks Give to the Max Day Record
The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization jump-started its 2017 Membership Drive while participating in Give to the Max Day on Thursday. ...
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Commodore Dan Stoltz receives Scouting's Spurgeon Award
Considered the highest award an individual or organization can receive from the Boy Scouts of America, Dan Stoltz was the recipient of...
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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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AAO Tees Up Refreshments at Ryder Cup
Hazeltine National Golf Club and the Twin Cities Metro Area had the honor of hosting the 2016 Ryder Cup - the premiere event in...
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Feb 7, 20231 min read


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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Jeni Haler
Jeni is a former Aquatennial Princess from 2014. She then went on to be the 2015 Princess Kay of the Milky Way! Jeni has continued to...
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Eileen Hafften
Former Vice Commodore Eileen Hafften first got involved with the Aquatennial in 1980 as a Parade Committee member where she served for 16...
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Joe Johnston
Currently serving as AAO President, Joe Johnston has extensive volunteer experience with the Aquatennial serving as Board Member in 1999,...
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Saints Co-Owner Receives Commodore's Medal
Last night the 2017 ambassador team were honored to present a Commodore's medal to St. Paul Saints co-owner Mike Veeck. #Saints #StPaul...
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Announcing the 2017 Minneapolis Aquatennial Crew
Minneapolis, MN. July 21, 2016 - The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) officially announced its 2017 Minneapolis...
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Announcing the 2017 Minneapolis Aquatennial Commodore & Captains
Minneapolis, MN. July 21, 2016 - The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) officially announced its 2017 Minneapolis...
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2017 Crew Announcement: Dan Stoltz Selected as 2017 Minneapolis Aquatennial Commodore
The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is excited to announce that Dan Stoltz, SPIRE Credit Union CEO and St. Paul Winter...
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Be among the first to know the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassador Crew
The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Coronation presented by SPIRE Credit Union is Saturday, July 23. Whether you can't attend to...
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The Time is Now to Register for AAO Aquatennial Events!
It's July. It's Minneapolis. It's Aquatennial Time! Deadlines are fast approaching for several of the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador...
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Meet the Ambassador Candidates!
The AAO is pleased to announce the Candidates for the 2017 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Crew! An all-time record of 56 candidates...
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Commemorative AAO Scholarship Pins
This year the AAO is selling Commemorative pins to help support the Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship fund. Pins are $10 each and are...
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AAO Memory Book Now Available!
Learn more about the fascinating history of The AAO through the memories written by Aquatennial Alumni and participants. Includes stories...
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