If you are one of the lucky winners listed below, you will be contacted via phone or email to make arrangements for payment and pickup of the auction item(s).
If you did not place a winning bid but would still like to make a donation to the Itasca Centennial Fund (#5284), it is easy to give online.
Proceeds from this auction will be used to renovate classrooms and buildings at the University of Minnesota’s Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories that are key to the training and research needs in ecology and aquatic biology.
Item 3
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Dinner with the Dean
| Winning Bid: |
$425 (kiplingthacker) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$20 Value: Priceless |
| Description: |
Dinner for six prepared by Dean Robert Elde. Not only can he lead the college … he can cook! This is a rare opportunity to experience a different side of one of the most distinguished Deans in CBS history! Menu, location (metro area), date and time to be arranged. |
| Donated By: |
Dean Robert Elde |
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Item 4
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Wild Game Dinner & Weekend in Itasca
| Winning Bid: |
$450 (akhome-2) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$20 Value: Priceless |
| Description: |
Enjoy a several-course wild game dinner (such as venison, duck, and elk) and wine for four people prepared by Professor David Biesboer, Director at Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories. Includes a free weekend stay (Fri. & Sat. nights) in one of the cabins Oct. 2009 – April 2010 depending on cabin availability and the schedule of Professor Biesboer. |
| Donated By: |
David Biesboer |
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Item 5
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Cedar Row Boat & Trailer
| Minimum Bid: |
$4000 |
| Minimum Raise: |
$200 Value: $8000 |
| Description: |
Cosine Wherry, cedar strip row boat with oars and trailer. More info. Crafted by Professor David Biesboer, Director at Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories. Winner must pick up in person in Itasca or it may be delivered by Biesboer if in the Twin Cities. |
| Donated By: |
David Biesboer |
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Item 6 |
One Week at Lake Wilipyro Cabin
| Winning Bid: |
$550 (fluffy) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$25 Value: $700 |
| Description: |
Seven nights in a one-room cabin on Lake Wilipyro, near Cable, WI. Double bed, kitchen, shower, 1 canoe, beach area. Available May–Sept, 2010 by reservation. No pets. Please bring own linens. More info. |
| Donated By: |
Eileen Furlong |
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Item 7 |
Weekend at Lake Wilipyro Cabin
| Winning Bid: |
$230 (jack) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$10 Value: $200 |
| Description: |
Two nights in a one-room cabin on Lake Wilipyro, near Cable, WI. Double bed, kitchen, shower, 1 canoe, beach area. Available May–Sept, 2010 by reservation. No pets. Please bring own linens. More info. |
| Donated By: |
Eileen Furlong |
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Item 8
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Stay at Star Lake Cabin
| Winning Bid: |
$675 (dsp) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$25 Value: $600 |
| Description: |
Five nights at log cabin on Star Lake in Chequamegon National Forest. Fishing, hiking, kayaks, canoe, rowboat, old sailboat. Between Bayfield and Hayward, WI. Available mid-May to mid-Oct. by reservation. More info. |
| Donated By: |
Elizabeth Wroblewski |
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Item 9
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Coffey Hall Watercolor
| Winning Bid: |
$170 (michele) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$10 Value: $325 |
| Description: |
Ken Valentas, artist. Original watercolor of Coffey Hall in the Springtime. Coffey Hall is located on the beautiful St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. 20" x 26" strip framed and matted. Winner will pick up in person or pay shipping charges. |
| Donated By: |
Ken Valentas |
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Item 10
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Three Framed Pastel Drawings
| Winning Bid: |
$100 (leroy) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $100 |
| Description: |
Cynthia Lapp, artist from the Department of Landscape Architecture. The sequence of three framed prints of pastel drawings captures two perspectives on Lake Itasca as well as the majestic red pine at Preacher’s Grove. 10" x 12" wooden frames. Winner will pick up in person or pay shipping charges. |
| Donated By: |
Cynthia Lapp |
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Item 11
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Wood Carvings
| Winning Bid: |
$75 (jmu) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $125 |
| Description: |
John Tester, wood carver. Fisherman and birdwatcher figures are done in the “flat-plane” style of folk art carving which developed in Sweden and Norway several hundred years ago. The flat surfaces created by the knife can be seen on the carving. No smoothing, rounding, or sanding is used. The 7-inch figures are carved in basswood and painted in acrylics. Winner will pick up in person or pay shipping charges. |
| Donated By: |
John Tester |
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Item 12  |
Zebra Migration Framed Print
| Winning Bid: |
$100 (birdman) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $40 |
| Description: |
10" x 8" framed safari print from Maasai Mara
National Reserve, Serengeti, Kenya. Picture was taken by Biology Without Borders students in July 2008. Winner will pick up in person or pay shipping charges. |
| Donated By: |
Biology Without Borders and Tracy Anderson, Trazy Photography. |
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Item 13
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Framed Photo of Mick Jagger
| Winning Bid: |
$300 (Mwing) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$25 Value: $750 |
| Description: |
This vintage portrait of rock superstar Mick Jagger was taken by Backstage Gallery photographer, Gary Smaby on June 9, 1975 at the St. Paul Civic Center during the Stones’ first extravagant stage show, “Tour of the Americas”. Winner will pick up in person or pay shipping charges.
More info. |
| Donated By: |
Gary Smaby |
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Item 14
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Jim Brandenburg Print
| Winning Bid: |
$106 (Dhickman) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $120 |
| Description: |
Raindrops on fall leaves. Winner will pick up in person or pay shipping charges. |
| Donated By: |
Jim Brandenburg |
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Item 15 |
Green Energy
| Winning Bid: |
$90 (michele) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $100 |
| Description: |
16.5" x 12.5" photographic print in a 24" x 18" frame by Tracy Anderson of the CBS Imaging Center. Photo taken at Harriet Island in May 2008 in the near-infrared spectrum. In this area of the spectrum, foliage and clouds usually reflect near-IR light, and the sky absorbs it, which produces the ethereal effect. Winner will pick up in person or pay shipping charges. |
| Donated By: |
Tracy Anderson, Trazy Photography |
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Item 16 |
Dirt Road
| Winning Bid: |
$100 (mdberg) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $100 |
| Description: |
16.5" x 12.5" photographic print in a 24" x 18" frame by Tracy Anderson of the CBS Imaging Center. Taken on the St. Paul campus in August 2006. Photograph was taken in the near-infrared spectrum. In this area of the spectrum, foliage and clouds usually reflect near-IR light, and the sky absorbs it, which produces the ethereal effect. Winner will pick up in person or pay shipping charges. |
| Donated By: |
Tracy Anderson, Trazy Photography |
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Item 17 |
Monster Cell
| Winning Bid: |
$100 (sandram) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $100 |
| Description: |
8" x 8" photographic print in a 16" x 20" frame by Tracy Anderson of the CBS Imaging Center. “Monster Cell” is a tissue culture cell that was triple-labelled. The green and red stains are of the cell’s cytoskeleton (actin and tubulin) and the blue is staining DNA. This cell is known as a monster cell because it has mutated, forming an abnormally large cell with two nuclei. Winner will pick up in person or pay shipping charges |
| Donated By: |
Tracy Anderson, Trazy Photography |
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Item 18 |
Minneapolis Queen Cruise
| Winning Bid: |
$40 (lee) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$2 Value: $34 |
| Description: |
Gift certificate for a Sightseeing & Lock Cruise for two adults on the 125-passenger Minneapolis Queen on the Mississippi River. Departs from Boom Island Park in Minneapolis. Expiration date: September 15, 2010. Certificate can be picked up or mailed to winner. |
| Donated By: |
Paradise Charter Cruises |
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Item 19
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Raptors of Minnesota Program
| Winning Bid: |
$70 (mkw) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$2 Value: $30 |
| Description: |
Four admissions to a Saturday or Sunday Raptors of Minnesota Program. Meet a variety of live raptors and learn how to help the environment. Includes a tour of the Raptor Center on the U of M St. Paul campus and the outdoor housing area. Certificate can be picked up or mailed to winner. |
| Donated By: |
U of M Raptor Center |
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Item 20
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Wild Mountain Snow Tubing
| Winning Bid: |
$29 (fluffy) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$2 Value: $30 |
| Description: |
Two snow tubing passes; each pass is good for a two-hour snow tubing session. One pass per person. Coupons do not expire. Certificate can be picked up or mailed to winner. |
| Donated By: |
Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation |
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Item 21
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Underwater Adventures
| Winning Bid: |
$55 (mkw) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $76 |
| Description: |
Four Adult General Admission tickets for Underwater Adventures Aquarium at the Mall of America. Two new exhibits opened on March 13, 2009 – Seahorse Kingdom and a new Touch Pool! Be sure to see the jellyfish, sea turtles, octopus, sharks, stingrays and all the other 5,000 sea creatures making Underwater Adventures the World’s Largest Underground Aquarium (located on the lower level of the east side of the Mall of America). Tickets can be picked up or mailed to winner. |
| Donated By: |
Underwater Adventures |
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Item 22
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Science Museum Private Tour
| Winning Bid: |
$180 (dsp) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$10 Value: $200 |
| Description: |
Come join curator Jackie Hoff for a personal behind the scenes tour of the museum’s collection vault. You and five of your guests can see the extensive collections in anthropology, natural history and paleontology. Schedule a time for showing. Expires June 30, 2010. Certificate can be picked up or mailed to winner. |
| Donated By: |
Science Museum of MN |
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Item 23
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Bell Museum Household Membership
| Winning Bid: |
$50 (mkw) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$2 Value: $45 |
| Description: |
One-year household membership for two adults and children under 18. Certificate can be picked up or mailed to winner. Membership info. |
| Donated By: |
Bell Museum |
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Item 24
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Director’s Tour of the Bell Museum
| Winning Bid: |
$110 (aglibr) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $150 |
| Description: |
A one and a half hour behind-the-scenes tour of either the public Bell museum exhibits or the Bell research collections. The group can include up to 12 people (all ages). Parking not included. Time and date to be arranged. |
| Donated By: |
Bell Museum |
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Item 25
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Four Tickets to Homecoming Football Game
| Winning Bid: |
$330 (rfoncea) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$10 Value: $200 |
| Description: |
Set of four tickets to Homecoming football game, Saturday, October 10, 2009. All games are sold out this season, so if you don’t already have tickets, this is your chance. Check out the new TCF Bank Stadium! Tickets can be picked up or mailed to winner. Seats are corner, upper deck, visitors’ side. |
| Donated By: |
College of Biological Sciences |
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Item 26
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Two Tickets to Homecoming Football Game
| Winning Bid: |
$200 (ecochick1) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $100 |
| Description: |
Set of two tickets to Homecoming football game, Saturday, October 10, 2009. All games are sold out this season, so if you don’t already have tickets, this is your chance. Check out the new TCF Bank Stadium! Tickets can be picked up or mailed to winner. Seats are corner, upper deck, visitors’ side. |
| Donated By: |
College of Biological Sciences |
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Item 27
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Two Tickets to Homecoming Football Game
| Winning Bid: |
$190 (yonas) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $100 |
| Description: |
Set of two tickets to Homecoming football game, Saturday, October 10, 2009. All games are sold out this season, so if you don’t already have tickets, this is your chance. Check out the new TCF Bank Stadium! Tickets can be picked up or mailed to winner. Seats are corner, upper deck, visitors’ side. |
| Donated By: |
College of Biological Sciences |
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Item 28
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Gopher Basketball Tickets
| Winning Bid: |
$75 (KEM) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $100 |
| Description: |
Two Gopher Basketball tickets to the South Dakota State game on December 23. |
| Donated By: |
David Bernlohr |
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Item 29
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Acme Comedy Company
| Winning Bid: |
$75 (tres) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $150 |
| Description: |
Certificate admitting 10 people to the Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night (Does not include group or special events such as: Valentine’s Day, banquets or other events as specified by Acme Comedy Company). Reservations required. Expires December 17, 2009. Certificate can be picked up or mailed to winner. |
| Donated By: |
Acme Comedy Company |
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Item 30
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Collection of Autographed Books
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Item 31 |
Vivarium
| Winning Bid: |
$130 (hohnx011) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $125 |
| Description: |
Vivarium contains a selection of terrestrial, insectivorous and epiphytic plants. Can be used as a reptile habitat. More info. Winner will pick up item in person. |
| Donated By: |
CBS Greenhouse |
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Item 32
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Alumni Association Gift Basket
| Winning Bid: |
$410 (deannac) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$50 Value: $650 |
| Description: |
Basket includes these U of M Alumni Assocation items: Single Life Membership (value $550), Minnesota magazine, t-shirt, fleece blanket, mug, keychain, clock, ‘Jotter’ notepad, wine stopper, pom-poms. Basket includes a haircut gift certificate at Sanctuary Salonospa – consultation, stress relieving treatment, shampoo and style (Minneapolis location). Expires December 1, 2009. Winner will pick up in person or pay shipping charges. |
| Donated By: |
University of Minnesota Alumni Association and Sanctuary Salonospa |
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Item 33
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One-Half Hog
| Winning Bid: |
$185 (slb) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $125 |
| Description: |
One half U of MN hog cut, wrapped and frozen. Includes: pork chops, country ribs, St. Louis ribs, pork roasts, pork steak, smoked ham, smoked ham steak, smoked bacon, and bratwurst butchered. Winner must arrange to pick up at the Meat Lab. |
| Donated By: |
U of MN Meat Lab |
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Item 34
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U of M Gift Basket - Size Medium
| Winning Bid: |
$70 (sweetie218) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $115 |
| Description: |
Includes Champion brand hooded sweatshirt with ‘M’ stitched on front, Gophers cotton t-shirt, U of M travel mug and reusable bag. Size medium clothing. Basket includes a haircut gift certificate at Sanctuary Salonospa – consultation, stress relieving treatment, shampoo and style (Minneapolis location). Expires December 1, 2009. Winner will pick up in person or pay shipping charges. |
| Donated By: |
College of Biological Sciences and Sanctuary Salonospa |
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Item 35 |
U of M Gift Basket - Size Large
| Winning Bid: |
$100 (leroy) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $115 |
| Description: |
Includes Champion brand hooded sweatshirt with ‘M’ stitched on front, Gophers cotton t-shirt, U of M travel mug and reusable bag. Size large clothing. Basket includes a haircut gift certificate at Sanctuary Salonospa – consultation, stress relieving treatment, shampoo and style (Minneapolis location). Expires December 1, 2009. Winner will pick up in person or pay shipping charges. |
| Donated By: |
College of Biological Sciences and Sanctuary Salonospa |
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Item 36
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Sanctuary Salonspa Haircut
| Winning Bid: |
$40 (sihrig) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$2 Value: $25 |
| Description: |
Haircut certificate includes consultation, stress relieving treatment, shampoo and style (Minneapolis location). Expires December 1, 2009. Certificate can be picked up or mailed to winner. |
| Donated By: |
Sanctuary Salonspa |
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Item 37
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Sanctuary Salonspa Haircut
| Winning Bid: |
$30 (katesa) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$2 Value: $25 |
| Description: |
Haircut certificate includes consultation, stress relieving treatment, shampoo and style (Minneapolis location). Expires December 1, 2009. Certificate can be picked up or mailed to winner. |
| Donated By: |
Sanctuary Salonspa |
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Item 38
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Midweek Overnight at Grand Casino
| Winning Bid: |
$90 (cvasquez09) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $130 |
| Description: |
Midweek overnight stay at Grand Casino Mille Lacs or Hinckley. One night in a standard room; Sunday through Thursday nights only (not valid on designated holidays) through March 31, 2010. Coupon entitles you to one night accommodations at Grand Casino Mille Lacs Hotel, Eddy’s Lake Mille Lacs Resort, Grand Casino Hinckley Hotel, Grand Hinckley Inn, Grand Northern Inn, or Grand Casino Hinckley Resort Chalets. Also includes coupons for $20 in food and $20 in gaming. Coupons expire March 31, 2010. |
| Donated By: |
Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Hinckley |
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Item 39
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Tickets to Minnesota Orchestra
| Winning Bid: |
$65 (Mwing) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $80 |
| Description: |
Gift certificate good for four tickets to Osmo Vänskä Conducts Future Classics on November 21, 2009, at 8:00pm, Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis. Tickets are not exchangeable. |
| Donated By: |
Minnesota Orchestra |
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Item 40
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Tickets to Guthrie Theater
| Winning Bid: |
$100 (pjbeck) |
| Minimum Raise: |
$5 Value: $120 |
| Description: |
Two tickets to one of the first 12 performances of these plays (choose one play) at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis: The Importance of Being Earnest, Faith Healer, Macbeth, Brief Encounter, or M. Butterfly. Winner will make reservation request with the Guthrie Box Office. Best available seating at the time you place your order. Visit the Guthrie Theater website for play schedule. |
| Donated By: |
Guthrie Theater |
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