2004 Silent Auction MCN's ever popular Silent Auction will take place over a two-day period this year. Items will be on view at exhibitors' tables in the Exhibit Hall starting Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. and continuing through Thursday at 3:15 p.m. Viewing and bidding hours are Wednesday 5:00-8:00 and Thursday 10:00-3:15. Tables will close one by one from 3:00-3:15 Thursday. Winners will be announced during this time and winnings may be picked up Thursday from 5:00-6:00 and Friday from 8:30-6:00. Mill City Museum Reception Thursday 6:30-9:30 Thursday evening's reception will be held at Minnesota Historical Society's newest museum, The Mill City Museum, located in a refurbished flour mill. The 8-story flour tower tells the story of the history of flour milling and guests can visit a replica of Betty Crocker's test kitchen. Hors d'Oeuvres, wine, beer and dessert with coffee will be served. Buses start leaving the hotel at 6:15 p.m. For more information about the Mill City Museum please click here |