The Minneapolis Song: 1903
“The Minneapolis Song” was published in 1903, word and music by “Monssini.” Inside it says acc. by L.O. Shibley. The chorus goes:
“Minneap’lis, of fair city of bright waters
Yet brighter, fairer be thy sons and daughters
Sailing gaily on thy lakes and laughing waters
Minneap’lis beautious city of the west”
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Minnesota Historical Society
Another 1903 song was the “Minnesota Street Rag,” composed by Fred Swanson. It was published by the American Music Publishing Co. in St. Paul.