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The return of Klondike Kate

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Tina Hacker of Plymouth is the first since the 2020 Kate was “sashed.” The performance competition is a traditional prelude to the St. Paul Winter Car
jea-0015-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, Tina Hacker from Plymouth is the 2022 Klondike Kate. She was chosen during the annual competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul on Wednesday, jea-0017-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, Tina Hacker from Plymouth is the 2022 Klondike Kate. She was chosen during the annual competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul on Wednesday, jea-0016-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, Tina Hacker from Plymouth is the 2022 Klondike Kate. She was chosen during the annual competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul on Wednesday, jea-0010-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, Tina Hacker from Plymouth sings in the second round of the 2022 Klondike Kate competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan. 1, jea-0006-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, Tina Hacker from Plymouth belts out her song in the first round of the 2022 Klondike Kate competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul on Wedne, jea-0005-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, Tina Hacker from Plymouth belts out her song in the first round of the 2022 Klondike Kate competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul on Wedne, jea-0014-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, The shadow of Tammy McCanna, from St. Louis Park, is cast upon the stage curtains as she performs in the third round of the 2022 Klondike Kate competi, jea-0013-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, Former Klondike Kates perform for the crowd round of the 2022 Klondike Kate competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan. 12,, jea-0012-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, dJanine Renslow from Big Lake performs in the second round the 2022 Klondike Kate competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul on Wednesday, Ja, jea-0011-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, Lynda Risch from Rush City sings in the second round of the 2022 Klondike Kate competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan. , jea-0009-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, Maret Bylander, from Stillwater, sings in the second round of the 2022 Klondike Kate competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul on Wednesday,, jea-0008-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, Tammy McCanna, from St. Louis Park, performs in the second round of the 2022 Klondike Kate competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul on Wedn, jea-0007-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, Jeannie Johnston, from Saint Paul, performs in the second round of the 2022 Klondike Kate competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul on Wedne, jea-0004-Klondike-Kate-2022.webp, Contest judge, 2021 Miss Minnesota Elle Mark, shows off her red boots as she is introduced by MC Tom Barrett at the 2022 Klondike Kate competition at
By PIONEER PRESS | news@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressTina Hacker is the new Klondike Kate.The Plymouth woman donned the 2022 sash Wednesday night a

St. Paul Winter Carnival seeking its next queen — after two years

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jea-2872-WC-Royal-Coronation-2020.webp, Kirstin Knutson reacts after being named the 2020 Aurora, Queen of the Snows during the 2020 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverCen
By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressThe last time a Queen of Snows was crowned in St. Paul, we were living on the edge of a pa

Winter Carnival’s first Klondike Kate, Carol Carney, dies at 85

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cst-72600-Klondike-Kate-1971-e1621872833448.webp, Carol Carney was the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s first Klondike Kate in 1971. Here she is 50 years later, photographed Jan. 20, 2021, at her home in Li
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressCarol Carney, the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s first Klondike Kate, died May 22 after a short

Canine King and Queen contest at Union Depot goes virtual for Winter Carnival

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180126wlbb_doggie.webp, Emily Schmall of Falcon Heights and Dory, left, and Donna Mankowski of Prior Lake and Revere, right, celebrate after the dogs were crowned Canine-Quee
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressGot a princely pug, a queenly corgi or a kingly King Charles Spaniel? They could win the Can

Miss Shamrock Candidates Prepare for St. Patrick's Day Festivities this Saturday

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2020BellePlaineShamrockCandidates1.jpg, (From left) Cassandra Leeper, Hayley O'Brien and Brooke McGlinchey are the three candidates vying for Belle Plaine's 2020 Miss Shamrock title., 2020BellePlaineShamrockCandidates2.jpg, (Back from left) St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshals T.C. and Carol Fogarty, Luke Fogarty, Lucas O'Brien, Collin Fahey, Will Fahey, 2019 First Princess A
The time-honored tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly descending on Belle Plaine. While  the businesses and bands are preparing for t

Identities revealed! Meet the 2020 Winter Carnival Vulcan Krewe

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By PIONEER PRESS | news@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press
Animated-GIF-source.gif, Vulcanus Rex and his Vulcan Krewe, from the 2020 St. Paul Winter Carnival, are photographed on Jan. 29, 2020. The Imperial Order of Fire and Brimstone
The identities of the 2020 Winter Carnival Vulcan Krewe have been revealed.This year’s Krewe is:Tim Koran, Count of AshesBrian M. Jones: General Flame
cst-09093-Vulcan-Krewe-2020.webp, Vulcanus Rex and his Vulcan Krewe, part of the 2020 St. Paul Winter Carnival, are photographed with their fire engine "Luverne" on Wednesday, Jan. 29,, jea-2233-2020-WC-Grand-Day-Parade.webp, Rheanna Tackaberry, 16, from Orono, gets a “V” complements of a Vulcan during the 2020 St. Paul Winter Carnival King Boreas Grand Day Parade in downto, cst-08982-Vulcan-Krewe-2020.webp, Vulcan Krewe member Gordon Carney, the Grand Duke Fertilious, puts on his makeup in a South St. Paul hotel at the start of the day during the 2020 St., cst-09032-Vulcan-Krewe-2020.webp, Vulcan Krewe member Michael Kickbush, the Duke of Klinker, puts on his makeup in a South St. Paul hotel at the start of the day during the 2020 St. Pa
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Winter Carnival’s Queen of Snows has another title — fiancée — as boyfriend proposes in Rice Park

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jmp-001-040-queen-of-snows-engaged-e1580519882757.webp, Kirstin Knutson, Queen of the Snows of the 2020 St. Paul Winter Carnival, and Daniel Maslowski, a Royal Guard, stand at the spot of his Thursday night
By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressKirstin Knutson — currently reigning as Aurora, Queen of the Snows of the 2020 St. Paul Wi
jmp-003-0085-queen-of-snows-engaged.webp, Kirstin Knutson, Queen of Snows of the 2020 St. Paul Winter Carnival and Daniel Maslowski, a Royal Guard, cross the street from the Landmark Center to
Love finds a way, though — especially when it has the blessing of King Boreas LXXXIV, Darrin Johnson, and the assistance of Joe Johnston, the Prime Mi
Winter Carnival Queen of Snows gets engaged in Rice Park
It was a warm moment out in the cold as the royal family cheered and the couple embraced. There was even a bit of time to celebrate before the queen h

Wisconsin woman crowned St. Paul Winter Carnival’s 2020 Queen of Snows

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jea-2872-WC-Royal-Coronation-2020.webp, Kirstin Knutson reacts after being named the 2020 Aurora, Queen of the Snows during the 2020 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverCen
By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressKirstin Knutson describes herself as a “small-town girl with big-city dreams,” and one of
jea-3050-WC-Royal-Coronation-2020.webp, Kirstin Knutson, the 2020 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, is crowned by the 2019 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, Alison Gunter, during the 2020 St. Paul Winte
This is how Knutson first came to be a candidate for Queen of Snows in 2018 (candidates often run more than once before being named a queen or one of

New King Boreas found family in Winter Carnival royalty when tragedy hit

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jea-2666-WC-Royal-Coronation-2020.webp, Darrin Johnson, King Boreas LXXXI, raises his scepter in triumph after being introduced during the 2020 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at t
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressThe 134th St. Paul Winter Carnival’s new King Boreas says his royal inclinations could be tr
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