Florian Chmielewski also served in the Minnesota Senate from 1971-1997, representing the districts encompassing Sturgeon Lake, and served as president of that body during a special session in 1987.

Florian Chmielewski also served in the Minnesota Senate from 1971-1997, representing the districts encompassing Sturgeon Lake, and served as president of that body during a special session in 1987.

DULUTH — This past February, celebrated accordion player Florian Chmielewski played his own 97th birthday party at the Cloquet VFW — and even tacked on a few more gigs after that in nearby ...

Florian Chmielewski began playing the accordion in 1948, his first gig was playing at a neighbor’s wedding. Florian said the neighbor had just returned from World War II.

Florian Chmielewski, a Minnesota polka legend and former state senator, has died at 97, leaving behind a legacy spanning six generations of family musicians. Skip to Main Content; ...

Florian Chmielewski plays during a St. Patty's Day Polka Party in Mahtowa in 2017. Jamie Lund / File / Duluth Media Group. By Jim Heffernan. May 04, 2024 at 8:00 AM. Comments Share ...

Mark E. Chmielewski, 49, of Champlin, passed away on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 in North Ridge Care Center, New Hope. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his four Children, Amanda ...

State Sen. Florian Chmielewski of Sturgeon Lake will perform with the Chmielewski band at the Pla-Mor Ballroom. 1948 – 75 years ago. At the Winona General Hospital, ...

Potential candidates for Oberstar's House seat include DFL state Sens. Florian Chmielewski, Ron Dicklich, and Doug Johnson, Rep. Ben Gustafson, and Duluth City Councilor Thomas Dougherty.

Nearly 20 years ago, in 2005, Florian Chmielewski and his family played a benefit concert to keep the museum funded. Since then, the accordion collection has grown from 1,000 to 2,500.

CHISHOLM, Minn. -- Polka's roots run deep in the Chmielewski family. From late-19th-century Polish immigrant Frank Chmielewski to 4-year-old Kati Devitt, a passion for polka binds five generations.