This month, we're getting to know Commodore Ann Bailey. Ann is married to her college sweetheart, Randy. If you see Ann at an event, chances are that Randy is capturing your interaction so we can post it! Read on to learn more about Ann! Background Favorite Food: food that comes with a memory: grilled sirloin steak with rosemary was a weekend treat growing up. Homemade Chex Mix (called Nibbles) German chocolate cake for birthday cake ice cream! Hobbies/Passions: I enjoy growi

Minneapolis, MN  -  The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) held the Aquatennial Ambassador Coronation presented by SPIRE Credit Union at Ted Mann Concert Hall where the 2018 Queen of the Lakes and Aquatennial Princesses were announced on Saturday. Queen of the Lakes Vanessa Gonzalez Vanessa is from the community of Northfield and is currently pursuing a double major in Spanish and Elementary Education at the University of Northwestern. Upon graduation she l

Minneapolis, MN The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) revealed the 2018 Minneapolis Aquatennial Commodore and Captains at the Commodore's Dinner Thursday night. The 2018 Commodore is Bill McReavy - President of Washburn-McReavy Funeral & Cremation Services. The Captains are Kenny Devine - Assistant Account Executive at Padilla, and Quentin Moore - Director of Annual Giving at the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities. Aquatennial Commodore Bill McReavy McReavy

Longtime sponsor and supporter of both the Minneapolis Aquatennial and Aquatennial Ambassador Organization, Donato's Floral of Maple Grove continues this year as AAO's Official Florist. Owners Maria Donato and Anna Donato-Ghani are extending a special offer in honor of the shop's Founder, Victor Donato, who passed away in 2014. Show your support of your community's Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate by purchasing a floral arrangement that will be delivered to her during Aquate

The AAO is pleased to announce AAO Official Photographer Andrew Sonnek has released an exclusive line of limited edition prints for the AAO Shop with 20% of all purchases benefiting the Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Fund. AFSonnek Photography is the AAO's second partnership with local artists to provide quality merchandise that benefits both their businesses and the Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Fund. The AFSonnek Photography: Exclusives for AAO Shop line includes s

The AAO is pleased to introduce a new product line, "Auntie Kay's Accessories: Exclusives for AAO Shop," providing unique pieces that benefit the Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Fund. When the AAO opened its online shop earlier this year, one of the goals was to partner with local artists to provide quality merchandise that benefits both their business and the Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Fund. We are pleased that Auntie Kay's Accessories of St. Paul is the first lo