The Michael Brasel Spirit of the Park Winners

  The Michael Brasel Spirit of the Park award recognizes a person/or people who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to the St. Anthony Park community. Nominations are made by fellow community members, identified for their service and commitment to our community.

The Spirit of the Park award was renamed in 2023 to honor and remember Michael Brasel, a well-known SAP resident and youth hockey coach who was tragically murdered. Michael had a passion for SAP, youth, art and his family and friends.

2024: Mark Hansen

2023: Alisa Mee & Mary Mergenthal

2021: Pat Thompson

2020: Saint Anthony Park Neighbors

2019: Tim Faacks and Tom Spreigl

2018: Sherm Eagles

2017: Rick Beeson

2016: Ann Copeland, Ida Martinson, Jo Anne Rohricht and Ann Wynia

2015: Kent Eklund

2014: Julie Glowka and Cindy Thrasher

2013: Warren and Kiki Gore

2012: Bruce Perrizo

2011: Julie Himmelstrup

2010: Roxy Freese

2009: Fred Steinhauser

2008: Andy Boss

2007: Fred Morlock, Gale Frost and Gerald McKay