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Teddy Nelson, owner of Curious Belongings in Crosslake, will be the grand marshal of the 45th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday, March 16, in Crosslake.
By Erin Bormett Staff Writer
eddy Nelson remembers the very first St. Patrick’s Day parade in Crosslake in 1974. Now, at age 82, she will be honored in front of thousands of people as the grand marshal for the 45th annual parade. “Seeing it grow has just been phenomenal,” said Nelson. She recalls seeing a few small floats that first year, and watching it grow little by little.
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“When they started throwing candy, that’s when it boomed,” she said. “Now it brings in people that have never been here before and never would be.” Nelson has seen people flock to Crosslake from other cities in Minnesota, across state lines and even from Canada to partake in the celebration. Nelson spent her childhood in the Brainerd
lakes area, attending school in Pequot Lakes. For a majority of the 1960s, she lived in the Twin Cities to work as an art gallery manager and raise her family, but she commuted back to the lake country each weekend and every summer. Eventually, Nelson moved back to Crosslake full time to help her mother, who had been diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s disease, and she opened Curious Belongings, which she still owns to this day. Nelson said she loves where she lives. “It’s just the lakes,” she said. “The pine trees, lakes, loons… but most of all the people. I just automatically want to let everyone know how great the community is.”
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Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Chamber of Commerce director, said this is one of the reasons the committee chose Nelson to be the grand marshal for the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. “Teddie is a great example of a business owner and cheerleader for Crosslake,” she said. “She will represent the 45th parade as a real advocate for all things Crosslake.” A committee of 10 people deliberated over the grand marshal position, but choosing Nelson was an easy decision.
be doing things for other people.” Even though Nelson is in her 80s, she has no plans to retire or slow down. She has six grown children and a total of 31 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and said she wants to do what she can to maintain a future for them. The loving community spirit of Crosslake is unique, she said, and it’s something she cherishes. “(In larger cities), your block might feel like that, but there isn’t the same outpour from the whole town.” Myogeto said everyone knows Nelson, and if you go to her shop, you can’t help but be drawn to her. “There are a few things
you want to do when you come to Crosslake, and one is going to Curious Belongings,” she said. Curious Belongings is an antique shop on County Highway 66 where Nelson collects and sells antiques. Her aunts and mother were into antiquing, so Nelson was introduced to the business early. While antiques are her business, Nelson said they can also be considered her hobby. “Although, my community is really my hobby now,” she said. Nelson said loyalty, in a word, is very important to her. That mentality has driven her to be a champion for Crosslake. Though she acknowledges
that she is very heavily involved throughout the city, she said she was surprised to learn she had been chosen as the grand marshal for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. She couldn’t imagine why they picked her. “I never expected this in the whole world,” she said. “It was totally out of the blue.” Nelson was delighted to hear that she gets to wear a special sash with a green velvet cape in the parade, which she will lead
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“We choose them based on their contributions to the community both professionally and personally,” said Myogeto. “When her name popped up, it was a unanimous ‘yes.’” Nelson’s personality draws her toward others. She said she couldn’t ever live without people in her life. Between ownership of Curious Belongings, membership with the Crosslakers and a strong desire to get out and meet people, her impact on the community is farreaching. “It’s more than friendship, it’s a love,” she said. “It’s born in me. If you have the ability to walk and talk, you should
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CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE LUCKY LEPRECHAUN Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day parade is March 16
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t’s the Year of the Lucky Leprechaun at the 45th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration on Saturday, March 16, in Crosslake, and you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy the excitement of this decades-long tradition that WCCO TV viewers voted Best St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in the State of Minnesota. Events that day include the firefighters’ pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m. at Crosslake Lutheran Church, the Clover Dash 5K at 9:30 a.m. at Crosslake Town Square and the annual parade at 2 p.m. through Crosslake. Chase the Lucky Leprechaun to find the Pot O’ Gold starting Friday, March 15. Buy a $6 raffle ticket and get a free Blinkie Button. Raffle tickets and Blinkie Buttons are available at Crosslake Chamber member businesses. Get Blinkie Button deals Friday and Saturday, March 15-16,
and attend the raffle ticket drawing party Friday, March 22, at Andy’s Bar & Grill. Raffle ticket holders need not be present to win. There will be door prizes. St. Patrick’s Day events kicked off Saturday, March 2, with the Ms. Blarney & Mr. Malarkey Pageant at Manhattan Beach Lodge. Following is a schedule of events:
Saturday, March 9 ► St. Urho’s Grasshopper Hop at Crosslake establishments.
Friday, March 15 ► 3 p.m.: Chase the Lucky Leprechaun to find the Pot O’ Gold. A single clue will be released at 3 p.m. to start the chase to find the Lucky Leprechauns who hold the progressive clues. ► 7:30 p.m.: Trivia followed by DJ’s JP and Dana at Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar.t ► 9 p.m.: Live music featuring Shane Martin at the Bourbon Room.
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Saturday, March 16 ► 7:45 a.m.: Race day registration at Whitefish Lodge & Suites. ► 9:30 a.m.: Clover Dash 5K, starting and ending at Crosslake Town Square with awards presented at 10:30 a.m. ► 8-11:30 a.m.: Crosslake firefighters pancake breakfast with a coloring activity and beads for all the kids at Crosslake Lutheran Church. ► 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Indoor vendor fair and parking lot kickoff party at Whitefish Lodge & Suites. ► 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: Maucieri’s food & beverage truck at Crosslake Town Square. ► 11 a.m.: Full bar, food garden and live music featuring Shane Martin at Whitefish Lodge & Suites. ► 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Parade participant shuttle service for parade participants only.
Church to take the shuttle back. ► 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Preparade entertainment, shopping and festivities at Crosslake Town Square, including live music featuring The Dirty Shorts Brass Band. General parade lineup begins at noon at Swann Drive and Allen Avenue at Crosslake Town Square. ► 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Crosslake Community School family fun games, face painting, food, book walk and prizes. Buy a parking space at the school and proceeds will help buy new playground equipment. ► Noon-3 p.m.: Sixth annual Knights of Columbus food, Maucieri’s beverage cart and warming tent with music featuring DJ David Johnson at Crosslake Ace Hardware & Appliance.
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Even canine spectators dressed in festive wear for the Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day parade last year. Submitted Photo
Toby Wooden and his kids - Leif, Kale, Reid and Macy - along with friend Sam Pearson, found the hidden Pot O’ Gold at the DNR canoe access off County Road 36 last year. They won a prize package of $1,000 worth of goods and services from local businesses.
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Two parade-watchers sported shiny glasses and other festive green accessories at the 2018 Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day parade. Echo Journal File Photos
Everyone was Irish for the Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day parade last year where those who attended donned festive green apparel.
THANKS to our VOLUNTEERS and CHAMBER MEMBERS who made this month-long celebration a charming success!
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