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The VOLUNTEERS behind the scene<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet our team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A grass roots team of passionate, dedicated individuals, determined to create a memorable, historical experience as Osseo celebrates its 150th<\/sup> Birthday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Harold Johnson<\/strong>
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The guiding force behind the creation of the planning committee. Harold Johnson began discussions of the celebration back in 2021 as a city council member and laid the groundwork in 2022 for Osseo citizens and businesses to unite and plan this historical event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lions Roar Parade 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our first participation in the Lions Roar parade was a huge success. We handed out LOTS and LOTS of candy and started to get the word out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lions Roar Parade 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Another fun parade and even more candy! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It was perfect weather to celebrate Halloween in Osseo (before a major snow storm hit us on Halloween day).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lions Halloween Event 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Michael Myers “nailed it” with his Halloween costume.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Photo opportunities were available with the Osseo Water tower.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Small Business Saturday 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It was so cold, even Santa was shivering. We sold shirts and buttons for the fundraiser and also sponsored an Osseo 150th<\/sup> Button search contest with the help of local businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Minidazzle 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Many thanks to our volunteers who participated in the Minidazzle Parade! We also hosted a booth in the Osseo Community Center selling T-Shirts, sweatshirts, and buttons. We were kept on our toes by Lord Vader on a Tater.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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State Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Carole Larson and Bill Schreiber – Committee Chair and Committee Member of the Osseo 150th Celebration Planning Committee, respectively – were recognized on the floor at the MN State Capitol on April 10th, 2025 for their ongoing work on Osseo’s 150th Celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 38A Representative Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley introduced Carole and Bill. Bill Schreiber was additionally recognized, and received a standing ovation, for his long service in the Minnesota Legislature. He served Minnesotans at the State Capitol from 1973-1976 and 1979-1992.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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