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.

VOLUNTEER BOARD

Tim Simplot, President
Jimmy Francis, Past President
Linda Jaeger, Treasurer
Carol Swenson, Secretary

Directors:
Jeff Bjerke
Courtney Carter
Joe Gullerud
Carlene Johnson
Steve Mankowski
Holly Pugh
Andrea Schaefer
Stephanie Sparks
David VanKempen

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

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