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A castle of ice rises in Rice Park for the Winter Carnival

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cst-11570-ice-castle-in-rice-park.webp, Nathan Aasness of Showcore Inc. installs lighting in the Winter Carnival Ice Castle under construction Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in St. Paul's Rice Park, cst-11503-ice-castle-in-rice-park.webp, The Winter Carnival Ice Castle is under construction by Bricklayers Local 1 in St. Paul's Rice Park. (Pioneer Press: Scott Takushi), cst-11361-ice-castle-in-rice-park.webp, Bricklayers Local 1 will spend three days building the castle in Rice Park. (Pioneer Press: Scott Takushi), cst-11489-ice-castle-in-rice-park.webp, Blocks of ice fill the street in front of the downtown public library, where the Winter Carnival Ice Castle is under construction. (Pioneer Press: Sco, cst-11455-ice-castle-in-rice-park.webp, Rod Schmidt moves a block of ice into place, in St. Paul's Rice Park where the Winter Carnival Ice Castle is under construction. (Pioneer Press: Scott, cst-11386-ice-castle-in-rice-park.webp, Bricklayers, laborers, plumbers, carpenters, millwrights, operating engineers and electricians union locals are working to bring the Winter Carnival i
By SCOTT TAKUSHI | Pioneer PressMembers of Bricklayers Local 1 were busy building the Winter Carnival ice castle on Tuesday in in St. Paul’s Rice Park

Daily Juggle: Who doesn’t like a happily-ever-after story?

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By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressYou know how very small children often go through a princess phase?I do not recall going t
qos_mh_wave.webp, Martha Hill, the 1999 Winter Carnival Queen of the Snows, waves to the crowd at the Grande Day Parade on Saturday, with King Boreas — Pat McCullough —
“Hill and the royal family leave the stage of the Winter Carnival talent show at Roseville Area High School after a quick appearance Tuesday evening.
qos_mh.webp, Martha Hill touches up her makeup on the royal family bus between appearances during the Winter Carnival. (Pioneer Press file photo)
I’ll never be a queen or princess of anything, but over time, my editors have begun to associate me with writing about the Queen of Snows, which is wa

Tonight on Travel Channel, ‘Booze Traveler’ hits the Winter Carnival

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boozetraveler_season3_ep6_01.webp, “Booze Traveler” (Jack Maxwell in the fur-flap cap with the hammer in his hand) visited the Winter Carnival Beer Dabbler. (Photo courtesy Travel Chann
By JESS FLEMING | jfleming@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressTune in to Travel Channel’s “Booze Traveler” at 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, to catch host Jack

Where to eat and drink during the Winter Carnival

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By JESS FLEMING | jfleming@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressAre you planning to come to downtown St. Paul for the Winter Carnival?If you’re looking for
brunchh-10.webp, Guests enjoy brunch as they watch the a late morning thunderstorm from the windows of the Saint Dinette in St. Paul’s Lowertown district on Saturday,
Saint Dinette: The guys behind Strip Club Meat and Fish on St. Paul’s east side are behind this eatery, which is one of my favorite places to grab a b
jmp-016-0453-Dark-Horse-Bar-and-Eatery.webp, The Dark Horse Bar and Eatery in St. Paul on Friday, February 12, 2016. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri)
Dark Horse: This dark-wood bar and restaurant has had a lived-in feel since the day it opened. The menu is kind of all over the place, from sandwiches
handsome-hog-009-e1465226915713.webp, The Sixth Street side of the Handsome Hog restaurant in Lowertown in St. Paul on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)
Handsome Hog: This small space next door to Public features upscale barbecue prepared by talented chef Justin Sutherland, with a hefty bourbon list to
CitizensupperClub_bar.webp, The bar at the Citizen Supper Club in the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel on Kellogg Avenue in St. Paul. Photographed on Wednesday, Janua
Citizen Supper Club: Inside the Intercontinental Hotel, this remake of a classic supper club is churning out surprising, fun dishes that resemble what
herbies-on-the-park001.jpg, Friendly bar tenders serve up drinks and conversation at Herbie’s on the Park in St. Paul on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. Located in the Minnesota Club bui
Herbie’s on the Park: This newcomer is serving up comfort food and elegant cocktails in a beautiful, historic space on Rice Park. Sit at the gorgeous,

Big weekend for all things outdoors in the Twin Cities as Winter Carnival wraps up

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cst-13699-crashed-ice-coleman.webp, St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman films a video of himself as he tries out his skating abilities on the Red Bull Crashed Ice course in St. Paul on Thursday
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressThe 131st “Coolest Celebration on Earth” wraps up this weekend, with the nighttime Torchligh

During Winter Carnival, chill with these other outdoor events

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cst-13699-crashed-ice-coleman.webp, St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman films a video of himself as he tries out his skating abilities on the Red Bull Crashed Ice course in St. Paul on Thursday
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressThe 131st “Coolest Celebration on Earth” wraps up this weekend, with the nighttime Torchligh

What’s new at the 2017 Winter Carnival? Snow Park Plunge and more

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jea-0713-Grand-Day-Parade.webp, The view from Luverne, the Vulcans fire truck, during the St. Paul Winter Carnival Grande Day Parade on Jan. 30. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressThe St. Paul Winter Carnival is all about tradition, but there are a few new things to look

Meet the candidates for 2017 Aurora, Queen of Snows

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2016Boreas1.webp, The 2016 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, Alyssa Sigafus and King Boreas LXXX, Jim Flaherty are introduced during the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Corona
By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressLet’s all take a moment to consider the commitment the 21 candidates for Aurora, Queen of
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