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For Mendota Heights cancer survivor, Winter Carnival work is a royal distraction

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20100819__100820royal_500.jpg, Mike Meents, a King's Guard for the 2010 Winter Carnival, left, holds a box which contains medals for Knighting awards, while his sister, Gretchen Spi
By NICK FERRARO | nferraro@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressMike Meents says his timing is horrible. His cancer keeps coming back just when he wants it

Photo gallery: In St. Paul, winter gets torched at carnival-ending parade

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20100130__100131torch.webp, jea tourchlight parade 03 Past Vulcan Krewes accompany Vulcanus Rex to the Landmark Center in order to overthrow King Boreas at the end of the 2010 St
By PIONEER PRESS | news@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressScenes from the Winter Carnival finale, the Torchlight Parade, held on Saturday, Jan. 30.Copyr

Judges warmed up to chef’s ice carvings

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20100125__100128-eat-ice1.webp, Greg Schmotzer, a chef at Treasure Island, tries to match both sides of a mountain lion's face during ice sculpting competition at Rice Park January 2, 20100125__100128-eat-ice3.webp, Greg Schmotzer, a chef at Treasure Island, tries to match both sides of a mountain lion's face during ice sculpting competition at Rice Park January 2
By JOHN BREWER | Pioneer PressChefs aren’t the ones deep-frying the mini doughnuts and cheese curds sold during the St. Paul Winter Carnival. The real
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