Aug 19, 2021

Minneapolis celebrating 150th anniversary Saturday

Posted Aug 19, 2021 12:05 PM

MINNEAPOLIS - There will be lots of food, fun, and fireworks at the Minneapolis 150th Anniversary celebration Saturday.

From the City of Minneapolis, KS Facebook page:

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Minneapolis 150th Anniversary Schedule of Events
August 21st, 2021

*EVERYTHING WILL BE AT THE MARKLEY GROVE PARK UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED*

10:00am – 12:00pm – Old Pioneering Art Demonstration by Ottawa County Arts and Humanities (at Scout Hall, may be some hands on activities)

11:00am – Proclamation of the 150th Anniversary by Mayor Shaft

11:00am – Little B’s SnoCone Trailer is open!

11:00am – 1:00pm – Lunch (Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Potato Salad) provided by Gene’s IGA

11:00am – 12:00pm – Scavenger Hunt (at the Blue Store) put on by the Ottawa County Historical Museum

12:00pm – 1:30pm – History Exhibit (at the Blue Store) put on by the Ottawa County Historical Museum

1:00pm – Bubble Patch

1:00pm – Water Balloon Volleyball

1:00pm – 6:00pm – Free Swim at City Pool

1:30 pm – 2:30pm – History Talks (at the Blue Store)

-Ron Parks – Pre-settlement History

-Marvin Ballou – The Founding & The Founders

2:00pm – 3:00pm – Kid’s Art Class (at Scout Hall)

3:30pm – 4:30pm – Ice Cream Social, provided by Bennington State Bank

3:30pm – 5:30pm – Talent Show

5:00pm – 7:00pm – Dinner (Turkey, Pulled Pork, Pasta Salad) provided by Gene’s IGA

7:00pm – 9:00pm – Taylor Kline

9:00pm – 11:00pm – Paramount

After Paramount performs there will be a Firework Show provided by Leech Fireworks!!