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Showboatin’
August 18, 1957 An old-time showboat returned to the Mississippi River as an ambitious civic project in Grand Rapids, Minn. The boat, powered by two outboard motors, brought the “Mississippi Melodie II” to a riverside platform at Grand Rapids, featuring choristers, bands and dancers. Earl Seubert, Minneapolis Sunday Tribune
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February 1, 1983 Seven of the 12 hot-air balloons that took part in commemorating the 200th anniversary of the first piloted balloon flight. The balloonists from Rochester, New Prague, St. Paul and Minneapolis flew from the state capitol in St. Paul to Woodbury in about two hours.Â
Matt Wiederkeher, a hot-air balloon distributor in St. Paul, who organized the flight, said it was the first official flight of the U.S. Air and Space Bicentennial.Â
"There’s no doubt it was a great honor for Minnesota," he said. “We continue to reach for the stars, but during the bicentennial year we need to look at where we’ve been to see where we’re going." Bruce Bisping, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Blading.
December 3, 1990 Scott Olson was one of many roller skaters who glided through the concourse at the Metrodome. Most of the skaters that spent time rolling around the metro area lakes this summer, now find the smooth, dry concrete floors, heat, and light of the Metrodome concourse preferable to the Minnesota winter outside. David Brewster, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Taking shape.
February 1, 1991 Scott Thomas of the Science Museum of Minnesota adjusted one of the backbones on a 60-foot diplodocus under construction in the paleontology hall at the museum. Thomas is assisting a Canadian company in assembly of the 250-plus bones that make up the dinosaur. The skeleton was discovered in Wyoming by Anoka educator Lyle Bradley in 1971. Bruce Bisping, Minneapolis Star TribuneÂ
We had to go hunting for Science Museum dinosaur photographs in the archives after the whole Stranger-Things-purple-Thunder-Lizard-hoodie thing. This one’s not quite from that era, but pretty close.Â
Tagged out.
September 22, 1987 Pete O'Brien, a Texas Rangers first baseman, is tagged out by third baseman Gary Gaetti during his run down from 3rd base to home in the 6th inning. The 1987 Twins went on to win the World Series. (Bruce Bisping, Minneapolis Star Tribune)
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Che Che Money.
Aug. 16, 1974Â We suspect this photo might have been staged, but we're going to use it anyway. Che Che Glick Fanny Anoka UD, a poodle owned by Elizabeth Glick of Anoka with trophies from 350 dog competitions, opens a savings account at the First National Bank in Anoka. The idea originated with bank employee Dick Nelson, in exchange for Che Che's obedience training performances at the bank. Roy Swan/Star Tribune
Superlatives.
July 12, 1993 A "big hair" contest was held before a screening of "Hairspray" as part of the Summer Movies and Music in Loring Park series. Marjie Thieman, left, took the award for "most volume," while Trevor Cook's 'do was labeled "most likely to incite civil unrest." Duane Braley, Star Tribune
Twister.
35 years ago today, tornadoes ripped through the metro area, knocking over the iconic Edina Theater marquee:Â
June 15, 1981 A tornado toppled the Art Deco sign on the Edina Theater the previous night. The 47-year-old landmark proved to be damaged beyond repair. The following October, a new sign, identical to the old one, was placed atop the theater. The company worked from original blueprints to duplicate the 29-foot, 3,000-pound sign. (Bruce Bisping, Star Tribune)
Read more, and see the Minneapolis Tribune’s front page from that day.
