Minnie from Minnesota: 1921
Another Minnesota number from 1921 was “Minnie from Minnesota,” a one step, fox trot ballad. Words, music, and all arrangements by Ed Chenette. “As Refreshing as the North Wind – As Magnetic as the North Star”
![Folio M 1658.M55 C65, Minne from Minnesota, 1921, page 1](https://twincitiesmusichighlights.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/minniefromminnesota1921.jpg)
Minnesota Historical Society
Although Chenette was apparently from Eveleth, this sheet music is fun because it has a page that introduces a “New Novel Movement in Dancing” called SWAYING. “Also every amusing and effective where the audience is seated, in the Parlor, Theater, etc.” “SWAYING” is more fun than the Shimmy – Swing It – Sway It – Dance It – Play It. When used when audience is seated, in theatre or parlor, have them take hold of hands and sway throughout entire Chorus.”