Fourth of July Picnic: 1942
A Fourth of July Picnic was held at Bass Lake (5 miles west of Robbinsdale) for the black community, featuring:
- Double Header Soft Ball Game – Minneapolis vs. St. Paul
- Horse Shoe Pitching Contest – Minneapolis vs. Duluth vs. St. Paul
- Speed Boat Thrills
- Southern Bar-B-Q Meats
- Breakfast Ball at the Clef Club starting at 11 pm
- Music for all event by Rook Ganz and His Gents of Rhythm