Mrs Minnesota 2004 :: Nancy Paradeise :: Mrs Minnesota International Pageant

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Nancy with St. Louis Park Lions Jackie Morlock
and new president Bruce Strachota.

Nancy with President Dirk Ranta of the Plainview Lions Club.
This was Nancy's final speaking engagement as the reigning Mrs. Minnesota. The Lions made it even more special by sending Nancy home with a check for Special Olympics Minnesota!

Mrs. Minnesota 2002 Pamela Finley, Nancy,
Miss Teen Minnesota 2005 Lacey Erickson and
Mrs. Apple Valley 2006 Mary Kim Hudspeth at the Miss Lakeville coronation.

The Minnesota contingency at the North Dakota
International pageant: (l to r)
Mrs. Wright County 2006 Angela Haseman, Mrs. MInnesota 2005
Jennifer Sanneman, Miss Teen Minnesota 2005 Lacey Erickson,
Mrs. Minnesota 2002 Pamela Finley, Mrs. Minnesota 2004
Nancy Paradeise, Mrs. Dakota County 2005 Kelli Swanson,
and Mrs. Apple Valley 2006 Mary Kim Hudspeth.

Nancy with the newly crowned Pine Island royalty.
Nancy was the co-emcee for the coronation.

Mrs. Minnesota 2002 Pamela Finley, Mrs. Minnesota 2004
Nancy Paradeise and Mr. Minnesota 2004 Francois
Paradeise judging at the Redwood County
Fair talent contest.

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with 2005
city/county titleholders at Michael's in St. Cloud
the evening before preliminary competition.

Nancy with Mrs. Wright County Angela Haseman and Miss Wright County Angela Comee at the Miss Buffalo coronation.

Nancy with Mrs. Burnsville 2006 Leisha Gust and Gary Laurent
at the Big Lake Ambassador luncheon.

Nancy with fellow judges Bill and Theresa
at the Miss Isle coronation.

Nancy with her handsome guys -
husband Francois and youngest son Christopher.

Mrs. International 2004 Tammy MacDonald and Nancy
at the Mrs. Minnesota International pageant.

Miss Teen Minnesota 2004 Celi Dean and Nancy
share a special moment after passing on their titles.

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with
newly crowned Miss Teen Minnesota 2005
Lacey Erickson

Nancy with Miss Minnesota 2005 Sarah Wall -
the first Miss Minnesota International!

Nancy with newly crowned Mrs. Minnesota 2005
Jennifer Sanneman

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise dear friend Marlene Wright volunteering for the American Cancer Society's tulip sale.

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with Miss Teen Minnesota 2004
Celi Dean before passing on their titles at the state pageant.

Nancy Paradeise with the President of Special Olympics Minnesota Linda Ewing. Nancy spoke on behalf of the board of directors and helped officially open the games.

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with the very proud Tri County Chargers at the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics Minnesota Indoor Winter Games.

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with her brother Dave and their mom Carol at the Special Olympics state unified bowling tournament. Nancy and Dave won a 5th place ribbon!

Nancy also helped with the auditing of the scores at the unified bowling state tournament. Here she is with the auditing team: Lynn (event manager), Jason, Mary, Nancy, Carol and Daryl.

A fantastic turnout at the Pre-pageant party at enjoy! (back row L-R) Mrs. Wright County Angela Haseman, Mrs. Olmsted Jennifer Sanneman, Mrs. Carver County Shelley Reinhart, Mrs. Apple Valley Mary Kim Hudspeth, Nancy, Mrs. McLeod County Leah Winter, Mrs. Lakeville Jessica Lavan, Mrs. Washington County Lisa Lee. (front row L-R) Mrs. Milles Lacs County Nancy Miller, Mrs. Dakota County Kelli Swanson, Mrs. Burnsville Leisha Gust, Mrs. Anoka County Karyn Essen, Mrs. Eden Prairie Sue Brown, Mrs. St. Paul Monica Bosby-Johnson, and Mrs. Rice County Jamie Krinke.

Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise and Mrs. Apple Valley 2005 Mary Kim Hudspeth with Orly Knutson from 102.9 FM at the Steps of Hope walk for the Autism Society of Minnesota.

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with the rest of the "cheerleaders" at the Miss Coon Rapids pageant. (L to R) Mrs. Dakota County Kelli Swanson, Miss Maple Grove Becky Ringen, Mrs. Robbinsdale Sara Schultz, Mrs. Wright County Angela Haseman, Mrs. Apple Valley Mary Kim Hudspeth, Nancy, Mrs. Lakeville Jessica Lavan, Mrs. McLeod County Leah Winter, Mrs. St. Cloud Sharon Botz, and Mrs. Isanti County Jennifer Johnson.

A very special Valentine's Day spent at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center to honor our veterans. (L to R) Mrs. St. Paul Monica Bosby-Johnson, Miss Dakota County Karen Stennes, Mrs. Apple Valley Mary Kim Hudspeth, Nancy, Mrs. Washington County Lisa Lee, Mrs. Robbinsdale Sara Schultz, Mrs. Dakota County Kelli Swanson, and Mrs. Carver County Shelley Reinhart

Robbinsdale Mayor Michael Holtz and Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise presented Mrs. Robbinsdale 2005 Sara Schultz with her crown and banner at the city council meeting.

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with 2005 Miss and Mrs. contestants getting ready for the Snowflake Days parade in Coon Rapids. (Clockwise from left) Nancy, Lisa Lee, Mary Kim Hudspeth, Angela Haseman, Jane Broeckert, Kayrn Essen, Jessica Lavan, Sharon Botz, Sara Schultz, Rachel Stoehr, and Becky Ringen.

Several 2005 Mrs. contestants at the Snowflake Days parade in Coon Rapids. (clockwise from left) Mrs. Apple Valley Mary Kim Hudspeth, Mrs. Plymouth Jane Broeckert, Mrs. Washington County Lisa Lee, Mrs. Wright County Angela Haseman, Mrs. Anoka County Karyn Essen, Mrs. Lakeville Jessica Lavan, and Mrs. St. Cloud Sharon Botz.

Mrs. Robbinsdale 2005 Sara Schultz (center) rode with Miss Maple Grove 2005 Becky Ringen and Miss Olmsted County 2005 Rachel Stoehr in the Snowflake Days parade in Coon Rapids.

Nancy enjoying the beautiful winter day in the back of a silver mustang at the Snowflake Days parade. Apple Valley resident Randy Pedersen was her driver.

Nancy with Special Olympics Minnesota athlete Katie Timmer after speaking at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School.

Nancy speaking at the Northland 300 dinner to thank the snowmobilers for their fabulous efforts. They rode their snowmobiles from Two Harbors to Ely and back, and raised over $180,000!

Nancy awarded Northland 300 Board Member Mike Richards with a plaque for raising the most funds - over $13,000!

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota Misty Yanish at the Annual Roll' n Stroll for Fraser School.

Mrs. Wright County Angela Haseman, Nancy, Mrs. Washiington County Lisa Lee, and Mrs. Lakeville Jessica Lavan in front of the ice sculpture replica of the State Capitol.

Miss Teen Minnesota 2004 Celi Dean, Mrs. Lakeville 2005 Jessica Lavan, Queen of the Snows 2004 Jennifer Sherry, and Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise at the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation

Group shot with the royalty from the Ideal Miss Pageant and the new Winter Carnival Royalty King Boreas Rex Steve Schmidt and Queen of the Snows Jill Andresen. (back rwo) Mrs. Washington County 2005 Lisa Lee, Mrs. Lakeville 2005 Jessica Lavan, Mrs. Wright County 2005 Angela Haseman, and Nancy.

Nancy with two "special" athletes. Her brother Dave (L) attended the Distinguished Service Awards dinner with her and Nathan Bauer (R) was named Male Athlete of the Year for Special Olympics Minnesota. Nancy helped out with the awards.

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with Roger Badenhop of the District 5M5 Lions Clubs. Nancy spoke on behalf of Special Olympics to thank the Lions for funding the Healthy Athlete program in Minnesota

10 contestants, Miss Teen Minnesota 2004 Celi Dean, and Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise posing in the heated tent before their plunge into White Bear lake. The "Ice Queens" raised over $1300 for Special Olympics Minnesota! (L to R) Mrs. Apple Valley Mary Kim Hudspeth, Mrs. Mille Lacs County Nancy Miller, Mrs. Carver County Shelly Reinhart, Mrs. Washington County LIsa Lee, Mrs. Rice County Jamie Krinke, Mrs. Isanti County Jennifer Johnson, Nancy, Miss Wright County Angie Comee, Mrs. Anoka County Karyn Essen, Celi, Mrs. Robinsdale Sara Schultz, and Mrs. Wright County Angela Haseman.

In 20 degree weather the "Ice Queens" lined up for the plunge into White Bear Lake. BRRR!!!

Nancy and Govenor Tim Pawlenty at the Partnership Day event for Goodwill Easter Seals.

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with the Otsego Women of Today. Mary Baker (Mrs.Hennepin County) is the president.

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