HISTORY

Several hundred years ago, a band of the Dakotah-Sioux Indians traveled across the Mississippi River from Dayton's Bluff, to establish a village on a site at Concord Street near Butler Avenue. The tribe was called 'Kaposia' which means light of foot. In 1837, a government treaty gave this land to the Indians for their Village.

The Kaposia band of the Dakotah-Sioux Indians were the first people to settle in our area, which was incorporated as the City of South St. Paul in 1886. The Kaposia Village consisted of about 20 lodges and nearly 100 Indians, who were a peaceful, friendly tribe and open to the customs of the white man.

In 1976, the first city festival was held. When deciding upon a name for our festival, the originating committee looked for something unique. They selected the name Kaposia Days in honor of our first settlers and their friendly nature of welcoming white men to the river bank of the village. The committee envisioned the community coming together much in the same manner as the Kaposia Indian Village had.

MISSION

Kaposia Days is a community celebration provided by the community for the community.

Its primary purpose is to improve the quality of life in South St. Paul by developing a sense of community. This is accomplished through leisure time involvement in South St. Paul either through preparation for the celebration or participation in the activities which are oriented toward the family unit.

2012-2013 VOLUNTEER BOARD

Greg Kuntz, President

Holly Pugh, Vice President

Steve Mankowski, Past President

Linda Jaeger, Treasurer
Carol Swenson, Secretary

Directors:

Jenny Eckstrom

Jimmy Francis

Dan Grevas

Steve Jaeger

Nickie Kraus

Jeff MacDonald

Peg Mike
Andrea Schaefer

Tim Simplot
Stephanie Sparks

Monica Spier

2013 EVENT CHAIRS

Baseball Tournament - Bill                            651-455-3044

Bean Bag Tournament - Jenny                      651-450-2168

Bingo - Jaycees                                          651-457-4980

Buttons - Stephanie                     Stefauntie@comcast.net

CAF Activities - Amy                Twilightsoaps@yahoo.com

Children's Parade - Stephanie       Stefauntie@comcast.net

Concessions/Vendors - Steve                      651-457-2774

Cute Kid Portrait Contest - Dan              dgphoto1@aol.com

Dodge Ball Tournament           deb.griffith@southstpaul.org

Flea Market/Craft Sale -Julie          dr_julie@sspfamily.com

Grande Parade - Tim                  kaposiaparade@gmail.com

Kaposia Kidstuff - Stephanie        Stefauntie@comcast.net

Kick Off Dinner - Sammy Jo                         651-707-7990

Pet Adoption - Tim                                      651-206-1606

Queen Contest/Royalty Coordinator- Monica

                                               ssproyalty@gmail.com Softball Tournament - Rich                           651-455-1725

Sponsorships - Greg                                   651-270-3007

VFW Activities - Ira                                     651-455-1505

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