South St.

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Kaposia Days
Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24
2018

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Kaposia Days 2018: time to celebrate the city

The first Kaposia Days was orga-
nized more than 40 years ago with just
a handful of activities designed to fos-
ter a sense of community in South St.
Paul.
These days, the event is bigger and
better than ever, and includes street
dances, fireworks and parades. This
year, there are some new events to help
make the weekend festival even more
welcoming to residents of all ages.
Kaposia Days President Holly Coc-
chiarella said the new events include a
movie in the park on June 22 after the
Grande Parade. “The Love Bug” will be
showing at Central Square Amphithe-
ater.
“There’s usually nothing going on
for kids after the parade. We’re just file photo
looking for something new on Friday,” Residents will once again stay in town for Kaposia Days 2018, lining the streets for parades and attending events celebrat-
Cocchiarella said. ing their city.
On Sunday, June 24, there will be
times can be found at www.kaposia- The medallion hunt is back again 5:30 p.m. on June 22 if the medallion is
a skatepark set up at Sixth Avenue
days.org. this year. Participants in the hunt use not found. In the event that the medal-
North and Marie Avenue, near Cen-
“We’re always looking for more clues to search for a medallion the size lion is not found, the prize money will be
tral Square. Running from noon to 5
things for teenagers to do. Young kids of a hockey puck that’s hidden some- added to next year’s prize. Complete rules
p.m., skateboarders from 3rd Lair Skate
are easy ... we’re looking to add things where in South St. Paul. The hunt can be found at www.kaposiadays.org.
Park and Skate Shop will be giving free
in that teenagers can enjoy as well,” starts on Monday, June 18. There will
skateboard lessons as well as perform- see Tradition on page 3
Cocchiarella said. be 10 clues in all, and the hunt ends at
ing demonstrations. A list of demo

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While the medallion hunt requires

deductive reasoning and slow, con-
templative thinking in order to piece
together clues, other events require
survival instincts and quick reac-
tions, such as the water balloon
dodgeball tournament.
The dodgeball event will take place
on Sunday, June 24, starting at 1 p.m.
at Central Square, 100 Seventh Ave.
N. The entry fee is $15 per team if
registered before June 23. Entries on
June 24 will be $20 per team.
For additional information, contact
Deb Griffith at 651-554-3230 or deb.
griffith@southstpaul.org. There will file photo
be a free hot dog picnic provided by Fingers are crossed for perfect weather again this year for the annual softball tournament that will run June 23-24.
the South St. Paul City Council fol-
lowing the tournament. your competitive spirit going. The entertaining events, but in reality, tlement that existed when the first
Opening Saturday, June 23, at 8 bean-bag throwing cornhole tourna- the festival is not all about pitting European explorers arrived. Kapo-
p.m., and wrapping up at 8 p.m. Sun- ment will take place at Kapoisa Land- community members against each sia was situated on the land where
day, June 24, the softball tournament ing on Saturday, June 3, from 11 a.m. other. It’s actually about the oppo- South St. Paul is now located.
will once again take place at Veterans to 3 p.m. Registration will begin at 11 site. Every summer, Kaposia welcomed
and Kapoisa Landing fields. a.m., and the cost is $40 per team — More than four decades ago, when more than 400 members of the Mde-
To register a softball team, contact cash and same-day registration only. civic leaders were searching for wakanton-band of Dakota.
tournament director Rich Rakness at a name for the new festival, they
651-455-1725. What it’s all about didn’t have to look far. They picked see Button on page 4
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In the same spirit, Kaposia Days
hopes to bring the community
together for a weekend of friend-
ship-building and family-friendly
activities.
“The community of South St. Paul
really enjoys getting together for its
own events and own community,”
Cocchiarella said. “Everyone always
seems to stay in town.”
The festival is also steeped in tradi-
tions, featuring classic events at the
VFW hall, the royalty coronation and
the parades.
Kaposia Native Village, which pres-
ents Native American culture displays
and activities led by volunteers dressed
in traditional clothing, will not be open
this year.
“They are sad to not participate this
year but are hoping to be back next
year,” Cocchiarella said.
There’s plenty to eat
Though the events could lead to
exhaustion — and some people seek
just that — there are plenty more
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Center. She loves to dance, draw and
participate in school events. She also
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Friday, June 22 through Sunday, June 24, 2018

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Bean Bag Tournament — Outside stage: Uncle Chunk, 8 p.m. Bingo hosted by SSP Jaycees Inver Hills Community
Noon (11 a.m. registration) to midnight 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Band
Championship follows tournament — Inside stage: Strike 13, 9 p.m. to 1 5th and Marie avenues 4 to 5 p.m.
Kaposia Landing a.m. Central Square
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Softball Tournament Sunday June 24 — Water Balloon Dodge Ball Tour- Music by High Brow & the Shades
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Vets/Kaposia Landing fields •Pancake Breakfast — Hot Dog Picnic, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m.
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The Kaposia Days Grande Parade starts at 6:30
p.m. on Friday, June 22, at the intersection of
12th Avenue North and Third Street. It will travel
south on 12th to Southview Boulevard, east on
Southview to Fifth Avenue, then south on Fifth to
Eighth Street.
A detailed map of the route can be found at
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show and street dances at the VFW.
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Fun for everyone
Festivities at the VFW Post 295, 111
South Concord Exchange, will wrap
up Saturday night with a street dance,
bonfire and live music at 8 p.m., on
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provide musical entertainment on
the outside stage from 8 p.m. to mid-
night, with the band Strike 12 play-
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A traditional kick off
If you happen to be driving south
on 10th Avenue the night of Friday,
June 22, you can expect to see lawn
chairs arrayed beside the road. That
evening South St. Paul’s Kaposia
Days Grande Parade will be winding
its way throughout town.
Cocchiarella says the parade on
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festival with the parade. football and the past ten starts with entrants lining up at 10
Everyone gets to go years,” Sexauer said. a.m., at Fifth Avenue North and
home after work and set “That’s when I said this Southview Boulevard.
out their chairs and just is bigger than just one per- The parade concludes at Central
gather with their family son — our entire football Square, 100 Seventh Ave. N.
and friends,” she said. coaching staff should be Back again is the Kite Fly on Sun-
“It s a fun way to close out the grand marshals. This day, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
a Friday night.” is a great honor to our There will be free kites for everyone
After the parade, head coaching staff, alumni and to fly at Roosevelt Field, 537 Fifth
over to Concord Lanes, current football players.” Ave. S.
365 Concord Exchange The 2018 Super Senior Expect to see some new things
N., for the Friday Night Chad Sexauer is Linda Jaeger. She was going on with Kaposia Kids Stuff at
Parking Lot Party. From 9 the Kaposia Days trea- Central Square on Saturday, June 23.
p.m. to midnight, the free surer for many years and Whether you’re a South St. Paul
event will feature beer and food for recently retired from the position. native or a Twin Cities transplant,
purchase. Music will be provided by She also served as committee chair the City of South St. Paul invites you
MoJo Monks. for the Kaposia Days button as well to come out and enjoy the 42nd cele-
as for children’s games and activ- bration of Kaposia Days, June 22-24.
Deserving recognition ities. Jaeger is also a past royalty
This year’s parade grand marshal coordinator and president of Kaposia For a full list of events taking place
is Chad Sexauer, head coach of South Days. during this year’s festival, go to
St. Paul High School Packers foot- “The Board appreciates all of her www.kaposiadays.org.
ball. The rest of the coaching staff years of volunteering and service
will be honored as well. to the board, Kaposia Days and the
Cocchiarella said there were sev- community,” Cocchiarella said.
eral nominations this year from
board members and nominations What about the kids?
from the public as well. Sexauer was Kaposia Days is not just for adults.
chosen because of his achievement Kids will be decked out for the
this year — he was selected as Coach Children’s Parade on Saturday, June
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The Grande Parade isn’t the only parade at Kaposia Days. Kids have their own
moment to shine during the Children’s Parade June 23. Last year’s theme was
favorite breakfast cereal character. This year’s theme pays homage to all the con-
struction taking place in the city with kids dress up as their favorite construction
worker.
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Waving goodbye
A s Ka p o s i a D ay s 2 01 8 d raw s
closer, 2017 Miss South St. Paul 2018 royalty candidates
Kaposia Days Queen Kristen Coan
looked back at her reign.
Coan, 18, decided to run last year
because one of her friends from a
long time ago was queen for the pro-
gram previously.
“I kind of forgot about it for a
while until last year’s queen brought
it up in a post on Instagram,” Coan
said.
Coan was named queen out of six
candidates and said she was sur-
prised when she emerged from the
field.
“I knew whoever got picked would
be really good because all the girls
that were running with me were just
amazing people,” Coan said. “I was
just really excited.”
Fo r t h e l a s t y e a r, C o a n h a s
attended a variety of events fulfill-
ing her role as Kaposia Days Queen. courtesy of Dan Grevas Photography
Coan said it has been amazing get- Front row, from left: Alyssa St. Clair (sponsored by Bremer Bank),
Madison Rouleau (sponsored by Fury Motors) and Angelina Krosting
ting to meet so many people and says
(sponsored by Gertens). Back row, from left: Amanda Salazar (sponsored
every activity and event has been so
by Dan Grevas Photography) and Gabrielle Raymond (sponsored by
much fun because of it. courtesy of Dan Grevas Photography Captive Images Hair Salon).
One activity that stands out to her 2017 Miss South St. Paul Kaposia Days
from this past year is the spaghetti- Queen Kristen Coan
eating contest at North Hudson Pep-
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Serving the real
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said. some advice for the next next queen: estate needs of the
As a South St. Paul resident, Coan be yourself.
has attended Kaposia Days for many “Always try to have fun because citizens of dakota
years. She said her favorite part of it’s just an amazing experience,” she county for 66 years!
the festival is the pancake breakfast said.
on Sunday. She added the organiz- This year’s royalty coronation is
ers do a really good job of making Saturday, June 23, at 7 p.m. in the
412 Southview Blvd.,
sure everyone is having a good time auditorium at South St. Paul High
— “All of the community events are School, 700 Second Ave. N. Entry is South St. Paul, MN 55075
just amazing.”
As her reign comes to an end, she
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