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Noodling over ice boogers: How to talk like a Pioneer Press Treasure Hunter

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By LISA LEGGE | llegge@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press
jmp-2019-Pioneer-Press-Treasure-Hunt-001.webp, Frost forms on the eyelashes and eyebrows of Jim Leithauser of Cottage Grove, who searches for the 2019 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion in Long , jmp-2019-Pioneer-Press-Treasure-Hunt-002.webp, Ryan Bakke, of Hudson, Wis., searches for for the 2019 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion in Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton Thursday, Jan., jmp-2019-Pioneer-Press-Treasure-Hunt-003.webp, Jana Armstead, center, and other treasure hunter friends talk before heading out to search for the 2019 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion in Long , jmp-2019-Pioneer-Press-Treasure-Hunt-004.webp, "A girl's gonna find it this year," said Rebecca Howell Gibson, right, of Forest Lake, as she talks with Brenda Cunningham, of White Bear Lake, before, jmp-2019-Pioneer-Press-Treasure-Hunt-005.webp, "You know you've lost it when you bring home an old roll of toilet paper!" said David Cunnien, of St. Paul, as he holds on to a roll of frozen toilet , jmp-2019-Pioneer-Press-Treasure-Hunt-006.webp, Nate Buck, left, and Ben Haselman, finder of the 2014 medallion, look for the 2019 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion in Long Lake Regional Park in, jmp-2019-Pioneer-Press-Treasure-Hunt-007.webp, Treasure hunter friends talk before heading out to search for the 2019 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion n in Long Lake Regional Park in New Brigh, jmp-2019-Pioneer-Press-Treasure-Hunt-008.webp, Dave Cunnien, right, and his son, Leo, 4, search for the 2019 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion in Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton Thursda
They’re out there, determinedly searching for the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion, even in this frigid weather.And, like any subculture in socie
Winter-Carnival-Treasure-Hunt-medallion-John-Autey.webp, Hundreds of Pioneer Press Treasure Hunters dig and sift the snow around a large overturned tree as they search for the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt med
Mosh pit: Thousands of people thrashing about in one area on the final night, after the 12th clue comes out.Outside the box: A nod to former clue writ
TreasureHunt_tools.webp, Some of the tools hunters had at the ready on the first day, a ceremonial gathering of veteran hunters. (Lisa Legge / Pioneer Press)
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Twin Cities could see coldest weather in 5 years this week

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By PIONEER PRESS | news@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressIf you think our current cold spell is too much to take, you may want to hibernate inside for
DSC_5224.webp, Minnesota Twins great Joe Mauer served as the St. Paul Winter Carnival's Grand Marshal during the King Boreas Grand Day Parade in St. Paul on Saturday
Frigid temperatures caused officials of the 133rd St. Paul Winter Carnival to cancel at least two events so far: Thursday evening’s opening pedestrian

Frigid wind chills spur weather advisory — with even lower temperatures coming

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moon-glow-ice-palace-lighting003.webp, Marchers walk down Sixth Street in the St. Paul Winter Carnival Moon Glow Pedestrian Parade in St. Paul on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. The 2019 Moon Glow
By KRISTI MILLER | kmiller@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressDangerous wind chills of up to 35 degrees below zero were expected Thursday night and into

As dangerous wind chills set in, Winter Carnival cancels a few events

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Winter-Carnival-twins-1.webp, Twin sisters Joan Kelly, left, and Jane Lonergan wave to people on the sidewalks as the pair march in the Winter Carnival Moon Glow Parade in St. Paul
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressYou can’t have a winter festival without cold temps, but you also can’t have outdoor fun if

This dark cream ale from Bad Weather is a real (Pioneer Press) treasure!

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IMG_01831.webp, Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Dark Cream Ale from Bad Weather Brewing Company, photographed Jan. 15, 2018. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press)
By JESS FLEMING | jfleming@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressPioneer Press Treasure Hunt Dark Cream Ale by Bad Weather Brewing Company: In case you have

Winter Carnival 2019: Schedule of events

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vulcan-snow-sfsdfsdfpark.jpg, People admire the Eggloo snow sculpture at the Vulcan Snow Park at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights on Sunday, Feb, 11, 2018. Sunday was the
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressAll events during the 133rd St. Paul Winter Carnival, Jan. 24-Feb. 3, take place in the city

Winter Carnival 2019: A different location and other new things to look for

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whatnewiceuse-2.webp, Derek Pasley, St. Paul, carves a rabbit on a sculpture called “Icechanted Forest” at the St. Paul Winter Carnival multi-block ice carving competition
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressLocation, location, location. Keep that in mind for the 133th St. Paul Winter Carnival, Jan.

Winter Carnival music lineup includes eight days of free outdoor concerts

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WC-Band-e1547664186410.webp, The St. Paul Winter Carnival will host an outdoor stage with live music across six days. (Courtesy of the St. Paul Winter Carnival)
By ROSS RAIHALA | rraihala@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressThe St. Paul Winter Carnival will host eight days of free outdoor concerts at Kellogg Mall
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