The small, but beautiful, body of water midway between St. Paul and Stillwater was known in the mid-1800s for its clear water and good fishing.

Locals called it Bass Lake. Today it’s known as Lake Elmo, and the village this weekend is celebrating its centennial, complete with a fireworks display.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will start at 5 p.m. Saturday at Lions Park with a flyover from the Commemorative Air Force of South St. Paul.

Mayor Charles Cadenhead will speak at 5:40 p.m. The event also will include food trucks, a beer and seltzer trailer and a street dance with live music from Tyte Phitt before concluding with a 9 p.m. fireworks display.

Cadenhead said he and other Lake Elmo officials look forward to “highlighting the small-town charm that Lake Elmo has pr

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