Aquatennial wraps up with Queen of the Lakes Coronation

The Minneapolis Aquatennial wrapped up Saturday with the Queen of the Lakes Coronation.

Candidates from 53 communities around Minnesota were judged on their poise, professionalism, public speaking, goals and education.

In the end, Northfield’s Vanessa Gonzalez took home the crown.

Along with the crown, Vanessa received college scholarships and will travel the world while volunteering.