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Nathan Prouty photograph Legacy Chapter Seven HISTORICAL ESSAY ON MINNESOTA’S QUARTER DOLLAR By Cheri Pierson Yecke In 1999, the United States Mint began a ten-year initiative to honor each of the 50 states by issuing a commemorative quarter featuring a design of each state’s choosing. The state quarter designs are intended to depict a unique aspect of each state. On May 1, 2003, Governor Tim Pawlenty signed an executive order creating the Minnesota Quarter Dollar Commission. The commission sought input from the public on the quarter design. Over 1,000 people submitted ideas online through textual descriptions, artwork, and a survey that set forth potential design elements. In addition, over 500 pieces of artwork were submitted by mail. Several design themes emerged from this outpouring of public interest. These included the slogan “10,000 Lakes,” an outline of the state, water and its role in outdoor recreation, fishing, the loon, symbols of Minnesota’s agricultural heritage, and the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Working closely with the Minnesota Historical Society, the department of natural resources, and the office of tourism, the commission provided the mint with historically and biologically accurate depictions of design elements that were under consideration, such as the Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge, the loon, and the Norway pine. Further discussion and public input resulted in the creation of the final design: An outline of the state with the words “10,000 Lakes” next to two people fishing on a quiet lake, silhouetted against a background of Norway pines, with a loon swimming peacefully in the foreground. The commission held a meeting at the Mall of America in May, 2004, for final public feedback before presenting this recommendation to the governor. Governor Pawlenty was so pleased with the design that he unveiled it at the 2004 “Governor’s Fishing Opener” in Baudette. “When people from around the world see our quarter, they will immediately associate Minnesota with the beautiful woods and waters of our natural resources,” said Pawlenty. Before revealing the final design, Governor Pawlenty unveiled several humorous quarter design concepts that, although they were not selected, are sure to have a place in the hearts of true Minnesotans: the mosquito, the walleye, Snoopy, a can of SPAM, and a good oldfashioned hotdish. Minnesota Quarter Dollar Commission, Mall of America, May 2004 (left to right): Robert Booker, executive director of the State Arts Board, Minneapolis; Dean Jirosek, farmer, Ellendale; Cheri Pierson Yecke, commission chairman, Blaine; Sharon Marko, state senator, Cottage Grove; Mary Kiffmeyer, secretary of state, Big Lake Township; Bill Himmelwright, numismatist, Minneapolis; Brekken Armstrong, student, Maple Grove; Shane Weber, teacher, St. Bonifacius; David Hann, state senator, Eden Prairie; Nina Archabal, director, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul; Mark Meffert, coin collector, Eagan; Chris Gerlach, then-state representative, Apple Valley; Tammy Diemert-Mayo, farmer and bank representative, Sherburn; Ward Kaiser, teacher, Cloquet. Not pictured, Tony Sertich, state representative, Chisholm. School children also were involved in the creation of the state quarter. An art contest was held for students across the state, and the commission selected winners at all grade levels. These students came to St. Paul to be honored with awards, and the winning entries were displayed outside the secretary of state’s office during the 2004 legislative session. The Denver mint began mass production of the Minnesota quarter on March 14, 2005, for circulation to begin in April. Events were planned for April, 2005, at the State Capitol for the roll-out of the Minnesota quarter dollar and to celebrate what it means to be a Minnesotan. Cheri Pierson Yecke served as chairman of the Minnesota Quarter Dollar Commission from May 2003 to May 2004 279 Chapter Seven Legacy

Chapter Seven Legacy Chapter Seven Legacy 280 STATE SYMBOLS State Song “Hail! Minnesota,” written by Mr. Truman E. Rickard in 1904 (music and first verse) and Arthur E. Upson (second verse), was adopted as the state song in 1945. The University of Minnesota Alumni Association, owner of the copyright to the song, released its copyright to the words and music for the purpose of permitting the legislature to adopt it as the state song. The original U of M version of the song is pictured here. The state song replaces the phrase “Hail to thee our college dear” with “Hail to thee our state so dear.”

<strong>Chapter</strong><br />

Seven<br />

Legacy<br />

<strong>Chapter</strong> Seven Legacy<br />

280<br />

STATE SYMBOLS<br />

<strong>State</strong> Song<br />

“Hail! <strong>Minnesota</strong>,” written by Mr. Truman E. Rickard in 1904 (music and first verse) and Arthur E.<br />

Upson (second verse), was adopted as the state song in 1945. The University of <strong>Minnesota</strong> Alumni<br />

Association, owner of the copyright to the song, released its copyright to the words and music for the<br />

purpose of permitting the legislature to adopt it as the state song. The original U of M version of the<br />

song is pictured here. The state song replaces the phrase “Hail to thee our college dear” with “Hail to<br />

thee our state so dear.”

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