This year’s Winter Carnival Vulcan Krewe was unmasked Saturday. According to carnival legend, the Vulcans overthrow winter ruler King Boreas on the festival’s final day and chase away the chilly weather.
Count of Ashes: David Breen, Roseville, 23, Farmers Insurance claims representative.
Prince of Soot: Mike Dietsch, Blaine, 51, General Mills maintenance manager.
General Flameous: Tom Erickson, Oakdale, 49, Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution corporate security manager.
Grand Duke Fertilious: Jeff Kehr, Coon Rapids, 37, Myth, general manager.
Duke of Klinker: Brent Kelm, West St. Paul, 34, Xcel Energy senior lineman.
Count Embrious: Carl Klett, Blaine, 31, Little Canada Leasing sales.
Baron Hot Sparkus: Steve Sowada, South St. Paul, 34, AMcon Software project manager.
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