1906 Steamboat
Earlier this week, Minnehaha was pulled out of her storage barn in Excelsior to receive paintwork attention on her hull. Thank you to Fox 9 for coming out to cover the story and to Clean ‘N Seal, Inc. for their work undertaking this process!
FOX NEWS: https://www.fox9.com/video/1215248
“Efforts are underway to resume the services of the Minnehaha on Lake Minnetonka.”
Read about the numerous Updates at the Museum of Lake Minnetonka … Newsletter
We regret to pass along the news that MLM’s Special Events Coordinator Bill Rissmann has passed following a lengthy battle with health issues. Bill gladly took on the challenge of coordinating shore operations for MLM’s Special Events (the art fairs, James J. Hill Days, etc.). Bill created our color-coded $5 tickets to speed passenger loading and managed MLM’s ticket booth. Bill’s can-do attitude and deep support for Minnehaha will be fondly remembered and sorely missed!
Bill’s service will be held Tuesday, January 3rd (details can be accessed by clicking the link below). The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations to help end liver cancer be directed to the American Cancer Society at raiseyourway.donordrive.com/campaign/BillRissmann.
Due to the winter storm forecasted for Tuesday, January 3 rd, MLM’s January Board Meeting will NOT be held in-person at the Wayzata Library. Instead, the meeting will be held virtually:
Google Meet Video call link for MLM Board Meeting:
6:00 – 7:00pm https://meet.google.com/ttr-rhkz-dyy
Should the meeting last longer than 60 minutes, a second link will need to be used:
7:00 – 8:00pm https://meet.google.com/pqc-thyt-hjg
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JUNE 2022 UPDATE: Update on search for new launch, Strategic Partnership Exploration, Passport Reminder, Woodburn Memorial Service, and more… Newsletter
MAY 2022 UPDATE: Catch up on the latest news from the Steamboat Minnehaha! CAD Scanning project, Year-End Financial, Funding Bill, and more… Newsletter
BOB WOODBURN
We regret to pass along the news that MLM Hall of Fame member Bob Woodburn passed on April 10th. Bob served as an original board member of the Steamboat Division of the Minnesota Transportation Museum in 1990 and as Secretary until 1996. Bob was actively involved in many aspects of Minnehaha’s restoration – most notably the electrical and mechanical systems. Bob’s work didn’t stop there – he worked on the ribs, planking, and keel/keelson. He was also deeply involved in the engine/boiler/stack and other mechanical projects. Bob oversaw materials acquisition and managed design approval. Simply put, Bob was integral in every aspect of the boat’s restoration. Bob’s service continued through the years following the restoration and his passionate support of Minnehaha never wavered. He was elected into MLM’s Hall of Fame in 2019.
The Board of Directors extends its sincere condolences to the Woodburn family and salutes Bob for all his contributions to the restoration and operation of Minnehaha. His support and encouragement will be greatly missed.
The family plans to announce memorial arrangements at a later date.
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