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.

2011-2012 VOLUNTEER BOARD

Steve Mankowski, President

Blair Reynolds, Past President

Linda Jaeger, Treasurer
Carol Swenson, Secretary

Directors:

Jenny Eckstrom

Joe Gullerud
Carlene Johnson

Nickie Kraus

Greg Kuntz

Sammy Jo Lunzer
Holly Pugh
Andrea Schaefer

Tim Simplot
Stephanie Sparks

Monica Spier
David VanKempen

2011 EVENT CHAIRS

Baseball Tournament - Bill                      651-455-3044

Bingo - Jaycees/Lane                            651-450-7841

Buttons - Stephanie                Stefauntie@comcast.net

Children's Parade - Stephanie  Stefauntie@comcast.net

Concessions/Vendors - Steve                 651-457-2774

Cute Kid Portrait Contest - Dan         dgphoto1@aol.com

Flea Market/Craft Sale - Julie                   651-450-2366

Grande Parade - Tim             kaposiaparade@gmail.com

Kaposia Kidstuff - Joe                 joeg@besterbros.com

Kick Off Dinner - Dan                              651-455-8637

Pet Adoption - Tim                                  651-206-1606

Queen Contest/Royalty Coordinator- Carlene  

                                        johnson.carlene@gmail.com

Softball Tournament - Rich                      651-455-1725

Sponsorships - Dave             davidrochelle1@msn.com

Tennis Tournament - Dave                      651-455-5377

VFW Activities - Ira                               651-455-1505

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