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The last time a Winter Carnival queen departed during her reign was 1957 — and she was getting married

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By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressAs a child, Joe Gallagher loved paging through the memory book his mother, Eva Wicker Gall
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What happened was that Queen Eva married her prince, Pvt. James F. Gallagher.“My dad was in the Army,” Gallagher says, “and they had gotten engaged in
2016BOREAS5.webp, The 2016 Titan, Prince of the North Wind, Joe Gallagher and Princess of the North Wind, Shannon Cherep are introduced at the St. Paul Winter Carnival
LVII, by the way, translates to 57. Serving as the 57th Titan felt fitting to the son of the ’57 queen.“My goal was to finish my term and honor my mot

2023 Vulcan Krewe’s identities revealed: Ivan Weiss Jr. is a second-gen fire king

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In the Vulcans’ “den,” their home during the carnival, a backlit red V proclaims, “Where 8 Become 1.”
STP-L-VULCANS-0205-001.webp, The Vulcan Krewe of the 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival is photographed in St. Paul on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. The Krewe is, front row, from left;  Bar, STP-L-VULCANS-0205-002.webp, The Vulcan Krewe of the 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival is photographed in St. Paul on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. The Krewe is, front row, from left;  Bar, STP-L-VULCANS-0205-003.webp, Ivan Weiss Jr., from Stillwater, is Vulcanus Rex LXXXV of the 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival, photographed in St. Paul on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (John
By JARED KAUFMAN | jkaufman@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressVulcanus Rex has once again defeated King Boreas for control of the seasons, according to
juxtapose-gif-1.gif, The Vulcan Krewe of the 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival is photographed in St. Paul on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. The Krewe is, front row, from left; Baro
On the way out of events like this, the two monarchs might exchange furtive fist bumps or secretive smiles. For Weiss, whose father was Vulcanus Rex f

He’s Coach Boreas, Ph.D.: Former Viking and sports mentor Leo Lewis III crowned Winter Carnival’s 86th King Boreas

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Lewis also holds a doctoral degree in kinesiology and chose “Supporting Active Youth and Families” as his Boreas motto.
STP-L-jea-01-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127-1-e1674931167189.jpg, Leo E. Lewis, PhD, raises his scepter after being introduces as Boreas Rex LXXXVI during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at Saint Paul River
Leo E. Lewis III made a name for himself wearing purple — but now it’s time for him to put on blue.The former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver and long

To feel less isolated after the pandemic, Liv Swenson ran for Queen of the Snows; she’s not isolated anymore

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STP-L-jea-04-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, Liv Swenson wipes away a tear after being named 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St. Paul RiverCent, STP-L-jea-02-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127-1.webp, Liv Swenson reacts after being named 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at Saint Paul RiverCentre on Fri, STP-L-jea-03-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.jpg, Liv Swenson, right, gives a fellow candidate a hug after being named 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation , STP-L-jea-01-QUEEN-0129.webp, Liv Swenson waves to supporters after being named 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St. Paul RiverCe, STP-L-jea-18-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows Liv Swenson and Boreas Rex LXXXVI Leo E. Lewis are introduced during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St. , STP-L-jea-17-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows Liv Swenson and Boreas Rex LXXXVI Leo E. Lewis are introduced during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St.
By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressAfter the pandemic, many of us feel a lingering sense of isolation.Liv Swenson sure did.“I
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Winter Carnival rootsHer joy wasn’t only because of isolation’s end; it was also because of dreams and family.“This has been a dream of mine since I k
STP-L-jea-12-GRAND-DAY-PARADE-0128.webp, Liv Swenson, 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, waves to the crowds at the 2023 Winter Carnival Grande Day Parade in downtown St. Paul on Saturday, Jan.
Our future Former Queen grew up in Inver Grove Heights and graduated in 2017 from the St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Arts, where she studied dan
STP-L-jea-03-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.jpg, Liv Swenson, right, gives a fellow candidate a hug after being named 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation
While Swenson worked her way out of isolation by running for queen, she also recently rediscovered her love of baking — she enjoys creating and donati

Royal Family named for 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival

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STP-L-jea-18-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows Liv Swenson and Boreas Rex LXXXVI Leo E. Lewis are introduced during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St. , STP-L-jea-07-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, 2023 Prime Minister Gary Schaak speaks after being introduced during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St. Paul RiverCentre on Friday, Jan., STP-L-jea-15-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, Jocelyn O’Neill, left, reacts after being named Princess of the South Wind during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St. Paul RiverCentre on, STP-L-jea-14-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, Dennis Boe, the 2023 Notos, Prince of the South Wind lets out an "Ole!" in front of his wife Lisa after being introduced during the 2023 Winter Carniv, STP-L-jea-11-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, Emily Maestas reacts as she is named the 2023 East Wind Princess during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St. Paul RiverCentre on Friday, J, STP-L-jea-08-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.jpg, Dave Schmidt, 2023 Titan, Prince of the North Wind walks to the stage with his wife Laura Schmidt during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at , STP-L-jea-13-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.jpg, Dee Barrett, the 2023 West Wind Princess, is crowned by the 2022 West Wind Princess Shannon Baier during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at , STP-L-jea-12-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, Mike Cummings lets loose a cowboy whoop after being introduced as the 2023 Zephyrus, Prince of the West Wind during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Cor, STP-L-jea-09-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, Rahila Hungiapuko is crowned North Wind Princess by 2022 North Wind Princess Kylie Johnson during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St. Pau, STP-L-jea-10-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, Lew Vogel, right, 2023 Euros, Prince of the East Wind lights up as he is introduced during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St. Paul River, STP-L-jea-06-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, The 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival Aurora of the Snows candidates pose for a photo during the Royal Coronation at St. Paul RiverCentre on Friday, Jan. , STP-L-jea-05-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, Vulcans light up the crowd at the end of the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St. Paul RiverCentre on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. (John Autey / Pio, STP-L-jea-15-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, Leo E. Lewis raises his scepter after being introduced as Boreas Rex LXXXVI during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St. Paul RiverCentre o, STP-L-jea-02-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127-1.webp, Liv Swenson reacts after being named 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at Saint Paul RiverCentre on Fri, STP-L-jea-17-ROYAL-CORONATION-0127.webp, 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows Liv Swenson and Boreas Rex LXXXVI Leo E. Lewis are introduced during the 2023 Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at St.
The St. Paul Winter Carnival named its 2023 royalty Friday night at the RiverCentre, choosing former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Leo E. Lewis to r

Meet the canine king and queen of the St. Paul Winter Carnival

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A Husky mix and a Shih Tzu will be the first winners ever to walk in the King Boreas Grande Day Parade.By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com |
Lucy, Canine Queen of the 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival
The royal titles for these events date back to 2013; in this year’s online campaign, which ran from Jan. 11 through Jan. 22, people could vote once a

Meet the 11 candidates for Aurora, Queen of the Snows of the 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival

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A kindergarten teacher, a veteran, a social worker and an oncology nurse.
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Would you agree to a yearlong volunteer commitment that involves taking time off from work, traveling across the region (and beyond), speaking to grou
jea-0002-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Queen of the Snows candidates wait to go onstage during the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Friday, Ja
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Voting ends Sunday for canine versions of King Boreas and Queen of the Snows

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You can vote once a day through Sunday for one of the 202 candidates at uniondepot.org/doggiedepot
STP-L-DOGGIEDEPOT-0120-003.jpg, After being crowned canine royalty of the 2017 St. Paul Winter Carnival during Union Depot’s Doggie Depot event in Lowertown on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017
By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressThere’s still time for the public to vote for the canine versions of King Boreas and Queen
STP-L-DOGGIEDEPOT-0120-001.webp, The 2019 King Boreas, Monte S. Johnson, poses with Gunnar, the Canine King Boreas (left) while the 2019 Queen of the Snows, Alison Gunter, poses with
Afterward, the royal family will be available to greet fans until about 11:30 a.m.Doggie Depot, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 4, is free a

Maret Bylander of Stillwater is 2023 Klondike Kate, donning the traditional sash

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Five women vied to succeed Tina Hacker, 2022 Klondike Kate, as part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival.
STP-L-jea-11-KLONDIKE-KATE-0111.webp, Maret Bylander, 2023 Klondike Kate, is sashed by 2022 Klondike Kate Tina Hacker at the end of the Klondike Kate contest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Sa, STP-L-jea-12-KLONDIKE-KATE-0111.webp, 2023 Klondike Kate Maret Bylander waves to the crowd after being sashed at the end of the Klondike Kate contest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul, STP-L-jea-08-KLONDIKE-KATE-0111.webp, Maret Bylander from Stillwater, sings during the 2023 Klondike Kate contest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul East on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (, STP-L-jea-03-KLONDIKE-KATE-0111.webp, Maret Bylander from Stillwater, sings during the 2023 Klondike Kate contest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul East on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (, STP-L-jea-06-KLONDIKE-KATE-0111.webp, Antoinette (Toni) Coffey from Brooklyn Park performs during the 2023 Klondike Kate contest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul East on Wednesday, J, STP-L-jea-01-KLONDIKE-KATE-0111.webp, Antoinette (Toni) Coffey from Brooklyn Park performs during the 2023 Klondike Kate contest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul East on Wednesday, J, STP-L-jea-10-KLONDIKE-KATE-0111.jpg, Kat Connery, from Robbinsdale, sings during the 2023 Klondike Kate contest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul East on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (J, STP-L-jea-05-KLONDIKE-KATE-0111.webp, Kat Connery, from Robbinsdale, sings during the 2023 Klondike Kate contest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul East on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (J, STP-L-jea-04-KLONDIKE-KATE-0111.webp, Jody Vander Hart, from Vadnais Heights, sings during the Klondike Kate contest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul East on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, STP-L-jea-09-KLONDIKE-KATE-0111.webp, Jody Vander Hart, from Vadnais Heights, sings during the Klondike Kate contest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul East on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, STP-L-jea-02-KLONDIKE-KATE-0111.webp, Teri Theno-Erb from Oakdale sings during the 2023 Klondike Kate contest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul East on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (John, STP-L-jea-07-KLONDIKE-KATE-0111.jpg, Teri Theno-Erb from Oakdale sings during the 2023 Klondike Kate contest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul East on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (John
By PIONEER PRESS | news@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressMaret Bylander is the new Klondike Kate.The Stillwater woman donned the 2023 sash Wednesday ni
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