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Raina Kaping crowned Miss Litchfield, three named princesses

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2022WatercadeCoronation1.jpg, Raina Kaping reacts with surprise after the Miss Litchfield crown is placed on her head by outgoing Miss Litchfield Claudia Toenjes. Applauding Kaping, 2022WatercadeCoronation2.jpg, It was a triple surprise Sunday afternoon as three young women received princess crowns — a first for the Miss Litchfield program — during coronation , 2022WatercadeCoronation12.jpg, Miss Litchfield Raina Kaping and princesses Kaylee Sundve, Britney Prahl and Claire Loch wave to the crowd., 2022WatercadeCoronation4.jpg, Helen Nistler and Amora Jimenez receive their Junior Royalty crowns from 2021-2022 princesses Haylie Magoon and Abby Shoutz., 2022WatercadeCoronation3.jpg, Emcee Megan Yates playfully holds a crown over Watercade grand marshal Gary Gruenke's head during the coronation Sunday afternoon., 2022WatercadeCoronation9.jpg, Sara Miller received special recognition for her service to the Litchfield community from the Minneapolis Aquatennial during Sunday's coronation., 2022WatercadeCoronation13.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation5.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation6.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation7.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation8.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation10.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation11.jpg
A history-making afternoon saw four young women — all four who entered the Miss Litchfield program — receive crowns during the coronation Sunday at Be

Meet the 2022 Miss Litchfield candidates

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2022WatercadeCandidates1.webp, Watercade CoronationStaff photo by Cam Bonelli, 2022WatercadeCandidates2.jpg, Kaylee Sundve, 2022WatercadeCandidates3.jpg, Raina Kaping, 2022WatercadeCandidates4.jpg, Britney Prahl, 2022WatercadeCandidates5.jpg, Claire Loch
Kaylee M. SundveParents: Kim Sundve, Bryce SundveSiblings: Mason, 16, Montana, 14, Hailey, 11, Murray, 9, Marcus, 5, Zachary, 4.Watercade sponsor: For

Litchfield Royalty reflect on past year

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2019WatercadeRoyaltyReflect1.jpg, Miss Litchfield Brianna Larson and Princess Laura ShoutzPhoto courtesy Brianna Larson, 2019WatercadeRoyaltyReflect2.jpg, Miss Litchfield Brianna Larson and Princess Laura Shoutz pose for a photo during the 62nd Annual Watercade.Courtesy photo Watercade
By Cam Bonelli bonelli@independentreview.netAs the reigns of 2018-2019 Litchfield Royalty wraps up for Miss Litchfield Brianna Larson and Princess Lau

Larson, Shoutz crowned Litchfield's 2018-'19 royalty

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2018WatercadeCoronation1.jpg, Laura Shoutz, left, was crowned Litchfield Watercade Princess, and Brianna Larson was crowned Miss Litchfield Sunday evening.Staff photo by Ellarry Pr, 2018WatercadeCoronation2.jpg, Laura Shoutz, the daughter of Jon and Crisi Shoutz, was crowned the 2018-19 Litchfield princess Sunday evening in Bernie Aaker Auditorium. Also pictur, 2018WatercadeCoronation3.jpg, Shelby Nelson, left, the daughter of Steve and Mandy Nelson and Jamie and Teresa Brekke, received the formal gown award. Kristina-Marie Christopherson, 2018WatercadeCoronation4.jpg, Carson Terning and Lydia Peterson were crowned Litchfield Watercade's junior prince and junior princess.Staff photo by Ellarry Prentice, 2018WatercadeCoronation5.jpg, Crowned Sunday evening as the 2018-19 Litchfield royalty were Princess Laura Shoutz, left, and Queen Brianna Larson.Staff photo by Ellarry Prentice, 2018WatercadeCoronation6.jpg, The 2017-18 Litchfield royalty and 2018-19 royalty candidates performed their opening dance, "Grease Lightning." Pictured, from left, are, front, Laur, 2018WatercadeCoronation7.jpg, Kristina-Marie Christopherson was overcome with emotion while accepting the Miss Congeniality award.Staff photo by Ellarry Prentice, 2018WatercadeCoronation8.jpg, The day before she was crowned Miss Litchfield, Brianna Larson waved to spectators under her UV-protecting umbrella during the Watercade Grand Parade., 2018WatercadeCoronation9.jpg, Candidates, from left, Brianna Larson, Laura Shoutz and Kristina-Marie Christopherson waited to answer fish bowl questions at Sunday’s queen coronatio, 2018WatercadeCoronation10.jpg, Candidate Shelby Nelson, who later won the formal gown award, made her way through Litchfield during Saturday’s parade.Staff photo by Molly O’Connor, 2018WatercadeCoronation11.jpg, Kristina-Marie Christopherson sat atop a convertible vehicle during the Grand Day Parade Saturday evening. Christopherson was named Litchfield’s new M, 2018WatercadeCoronation12.jpg, Newly crowned 2018-19 Litchfield Princess Laura Shoutz waved to the crowd from her vehicle Saturday night.Staff photo by Molly O’Connor, 2018WatercadeCoronation13.jpg, Newly crowned Miss Litchfield Brianna Larson made her way down main street during the Grand Day Parade, avoiding harsh UV rays beneath her umbrella.St
By Ellarry Prentice prentice@independentreview.netJust 13 hours after their crowns were placed, Miss Litchfield Brianna Larson and Princess Laura Shou

Throwback Thursday: 1983 — Nine candidates vie for Miss Litchfield

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1983MissLitchfieldCandidates.jpg, Watercade was “just a wish away” in 1983. Candidates for Miss Litchfield, from left, were Amy Schroeder, Michelle Konietzko, Nancy Lokken, Bonnie Albr
Ellarry Prentice, Molly O'ConnorWatercade was "just a wish away" in 1983. Candidates for Miss Litchfield, from left, were Amy Schroeder, Michelle Koni

Vulcan firetrucks deliver 2 tons of food to St. Paul nonprofit

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0223-schmidt-vulcan-1.webp, The St. Paul Vulcans pack 2 tons of donated food into five firetrucks at the State Fairgrounds on Feb. 23. (Callie Schmidt / Pioneer Press), 0223-schmidt-vulcan-5.webp, Volunteers helped the Vulcans to pack 2 tons of donated food into five firetrucks on Feb. 23. (Callie Schmidt / Pioneer Press), 0223-schmidt-vulcan-2.webp, The Vulcans are donating all 2 tons of food to Second Harvest Heartland in St. Paul. (Callie Schmidt / Pioneer Press), 0223-schmidt-vulcan-3.webp, The St. Paul Vulcans suited up to pack 2 tons of food into five firetrucks to deliver on Feb. 23. (Callie Schmidt / Pioneer Press), 0223-schmidt-vulcan-4.webp, The firetrucks were the same used to storm the castle during the St. Paul Winter Carnival. (Callie Schmidt / Pioneer Press), 0223-schmidt-vulcan-172.webp, A group of 15-20 people helped to pack donated food into five firetrucks Feb. 23. (Callie Schmidt / Pioneer Press), 0223-schmidt-vulcan-185.webp, St. Paul Vulcan Tony Mahood poses with Chris Berne, who donated a scale to weigh the donated food. (Callie Schmidt / Pioneer Press), 0223-schmidt-vulcan-174.webp, This was the St. Paul Vulcans' first food drive. (Callie Schmidt / Pioneer Press)
By CALLIE SCHMIDT | Pioneer PressThe St. Paul Vulcans delivered over 2 tons of food to a local nonprofit in the same five firetrucks they used to stor

Meet the 2018 St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcan Krewe

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winter-carnival-vulcans001.webp, The St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcans, front row from left: Joe Meives, Count Embrious; Tommy Cherep, Vulcanus Rex 81; Dan Dunleavy, Duke of Klinker; a, winter-carnival-vulcans002.webp, Jim Libke, Prince of Soot, gets help getting dressed before a photo shoot by Shawn Meyer, the 2017 Grand Duke Fertilious in St. Paul Wednesday, Jan. 3, winter-carnival-vulcans003.webp, The St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcans unmasked: Front row from left, Joe Meives, Count Embrious; Tommy Cherep, Vulcanus Rex 81; Dan Dunleavy, Duke of K, winter-carnival-vulcans004.webp, Dan Dunleavy, the Duke of Klinker, paints a "V" on his cheek before heading out in St. Paul Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (Jean Pieri / Pioneer Press), winter-carnival-vulcans005.webp, Joe Meives, Count Embrious, left, applies vaseline to his face as vulcan Tony Barrett, Grand Duke Fertilious, paints his face before heading out with , winter-carnival-vulcans006.webp, The St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcans get ready to head out to a school from their new digs in the InterContinental Hotel on Kellogg Avenue in St. Paul, winter-carnival-vulcans007.webp, Dan Dunleavy, the Duke of Klinker, helps Joe Meives, Count Embrious, get ready. (Jean Pieri / Pioneer Press), winter-carnival-vulcans008.webp, Tommy Cherep, the St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcanus Rex 81, puts his cape on before heading out with his crew in St. Paul Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (J, winter-carnival-vulcans009.webp, The Vulcans leave the InterContinental Hotel to go to their truck. (Jean Pieri / Pioneer Press), winter-carnival-vulcans010.webp, The St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcans are photographed with their truck. Front row from left, Joe Meives, Count Embrious; Tommy Cherep, Vulcanus Rex 81
By JEAN PIERI | Pioneer PressThe identities of the 2018 Winter Carnival Vulcan Krewe have been revealed.This year’s Krewe is:Joe Meives, Count Embriou

Winter Carnival royals braving Ice Palace chill overnight to collect warm clothes for the needy

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moon-glow-ice-palace-lighting0071.webp, The ice palace is lit after the St. Paul Winter Carnival Moon Glow Pedestrian Parade in St. Paul on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. (Jean Pieri / Pioneer Pre
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressThe St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family takes cold comfort in the fact that, while they ce

A new Winter Carnival tradition? The Vulcan Krewe storms the Ice Palace

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vulcan-parade001.jpg, Vulcanus Rex LXXXI leads his caravan during the "Hot Time In Rice Park" parade down Seventh Street in St. Paul on Friday. (John Autey / Pioneer Press), vulcan-parade002.jpg, Vuicans wave from their fire truck during the parade. (John Autey / Pioneer Press), vulcan-parade003.jpg, Vulcan fans wave at the Vulcan Krewe in front of Mancini's on West Seventh Street. (John Autey / Pioneer Press), vulcan-parade004.jpg, Vulcans wave to drivers and pedestrians. (John Autey / Pioneer Press), vulcan-parade005.webp, A Vulcan gives a fan a high five as they round a corner from Washington Street onto Fourth Street. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)), vulcan-parade007.jpg, Vulcanus Rex LXXXI waves to the crowd as the Vulcan Krewe arrives in Rice Park for their assault on the St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace. (John Aut, vulcan-parade006.jpg, Vulcanus Rex LXXXI looks up at the red colored Ice Palace during the Vulcan "Hot Time In Rice Park" takeover. (John Autey / Pioneer Press), vulcan-parade008.jpg, King Boreus LXXXII arrives to regain control of the St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)), vulcan-parade009.jpg, Aurora, Queen of the Snows, sings away the Vulcans after they attempt to take over the St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace in Rice Park. (John Autey /, vulcan-parade010.jpg, The 2018 Vulcan Krewe pose for a photo from atop their fire truck after being ejected from the St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace in Rice Park in St.
By FREDERICK MELO | fmelo@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressThe 78-year-old legend of the Fire King and his Vulcan Krewe added a new chapter on Friday n
The Vulcan Krewe storms the Ice Palace
The seven-member Vulcan Krewe, a St. Paul Winter Carnival tradition since 1940, accompanies Vulcanus Rex on “Luverne,” a 1932 Luverne Fire Truck built

Meet Jilla Nadimi, the 2018 Winter Carnival Queen of Snows

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royal-coronation002.webp, Jilla Nadimi reacts after being crowned Aurora, Queen of Snows by 2017 Queen LIndsey Sandoval at the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the , royal-coronation004.jpg, Royal Court Princess candidates relax backstage at the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverCentre in St. Paul on Friday, Jan. 26, 20, royal-coronation012.webp, Jilla Nadimi, Aurora, Queen of Snows, blows kisses to the crowd after she and Tom Leonard, Boreas LXXXII, were crowned at the St. Paul Winter Carnival, royal-coronation008.webp, 2018 Winter Carnival Princess candidate Jacquelyn Chatelaine introduces herself at Coronation. Chatelaine would eventually be crowned as the South Win, royal-coronation013.jpg, Tom Leonard, Boreas LXXXII, and Jilla Nadimi, Aurora, Queen of Snows. (Pioneer Press / John Autey), royal-coronation009.webp, Dani Ross reacts after being announced as the 2018 West Wind Princess. (Pioneer Press / John Autey), royal-coronation011.webp, Jacquelyn Chatelaine, 2018 South Wind Princess, strikes a pose. (Pioneer Press / John Autey), royal-coronation010.webp, Elizabeth Mark gives a bow after being announced as the 2018 North Wind Princess. (Pioneer Press / John Autey), royal-coronation015.webp, Heather Westlin, 2018 East Wind Princess, is crowned by 2017 East Wind Princess Ellie Carter. (Pioneer Press / John Autey), royal-coronation001.webp, Tom Leonard, Boreas LXXXII, facing, shakes hands with outgoing Boreas LXXX Jason Bradshaw. (Pioneer Press / John Autey), royal-coronation014.webp, Tom Leonard, Boreas LXXXII, stands with his wife Phoebe and their two children after he was crowned. (Pioneer Press / John Autey), royal-coronation005.webp, The Sleigh Belle Dancers perform at the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverCentre in St. Paul on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. (Pioneer Pr, royal-coronation003.webp, Steve Doody, Notos, Prince of the South Wind, and his wife Maggie. (Pioneer Press / John Autey), royal-coronation006.webp, Daryl Wahl celebrates being crowned as Zephyrus, Prince of the West Wind by firing his pistols, as is tradition. (Pioneer Press / John Autey), royal-coronation007.webp, Bill Wearn, 2018 Euros, Prince of the East Wind, holds the flaming sword presented to him by 2017 Euros, Prince of the East Wind Brian Laughin. (Pione, royal-coronation016.webp, Bob Flood Titan gets a kiss from his wife Cheryl after being announced as the 2018 Prince of the North Wind at the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coro
By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressJilla Nadimi, the newly crowned Queen of Snows of the St. Paul Winter Carnival, smiled whe
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