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Conversations in South St. Paul - Ep. 6 | Steve Mankowski
South St. Paul Public SchoolsSunday, September 21, 2025
Watch on original sourceOn the Road Again Festival history and logistics
World Championship Booya competition
Pickle judging contest
Car show organization and vendor management
Community safety and volunteer participation
Local business support and historical impact
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (2)
I am a firm believer that guy up there helps us out.
WeatherReferring to his practice of donating to churches to pray for good weather.
They have to be pickles. They can't be watermelon or beans or anything like that.
Pickle ContestExplaining the strict judging requirements for the pickle contest.
People (4)
Jimmy FrancisMayorInterviewer discussing city events and local history.
Interviewer discussing city events and local history.
Steve ManowskiLocal business ownerOrganizer of the 'On the Road Again' festival for 37 years.
2 quotes
Organizer of the 'On the Road Again' festival for 37 years.
“I don't panic. I don't get stressed out or anything like that.”
Describing his management style for the festival.
“I am the committee.”
Regarding the lean organizational structure of the festival.
WaltCo-founderHelped launch the original festival 38 years ago.
Helped launch the original festival 38 years ago.
Jack LeeArtist/OrganizerManages the successful chalk art component of the festival.
Manages the successful chalk art component of the festival.
Places Mentioned
South St. PaulInver Grove HeightsSouthview Boulevard820 Southview Boulevard (Booya site)Farmington (Ice rink location)
Events & Meetings (1)
- On the Road Again festival: First Saturday in October annually