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Hot dog! New Canine king, queen crowned at Doggie Depot

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dory-i.webp, Dory, a 1-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix, was crowned Canine-Queen of Doggie Depot on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Doggie Depot. The event, held a, king-and-queen.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-Queen, revere-i.webp, Revere, a five-year-old Husky, was crowned Canine-King of Doggie Depot on Saturday, Feb. 4. The event, held at Union Depot, is part of the St. Paul Wi, dory-ii.webp, Dory, a 1-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix, rests after being crowned Canine-Queen of Doggie Depot on Saturday, Feb. 4. (Pioneer Press: Wil

By WILL ASHENMACHER | Pioneer PressLook out, hounds. There’s a new top dog in town.Two of them, in fact — Revere, a 5-year-old Husky, and Dory, a 1-ye

Lindsey Sandoval: From ‘military mutt’ to Miss Farmington to 2017 Queen of Snows

Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 3:58 PM

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qos2017ls.jpg, Lindsey Sandoval, 2017 Aurora, Queen of Snows of the St. Paul Winter Carnival, on Saturday. (Pioneer Press: Molly Guthrey)

By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press“Hail the Queen!” someone shouted.Lindsey Sandoval smiled.The crown on her head was as spa

For new King Boreas, Winter Carnival is St. Paul’s special holiday

Submitted by Administrator on Fri, 01/27/2017 - 10:01 PM

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By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressJason Bradshaw was crowned King Boreas LXXXI on Friday night at the St. Paul RiverCentre,

Daily Juggle: Who doesn’t like a happily-ever-after story?

Submitted by Administrator on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 9:08 AM

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By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressYou know how very small children often go through a princess phase?I do not recall going t

qos_mh_wave.webp, Martha Hill, the 1999 Winter Carnival Queen of the Snows, waves to the crowd at the Grande Day Parade on Saturday, with King Boreas — Pat McCullough —

“Hill and the royal family leave the stage of the Winter Carnival talent show at Roseville Area High School after a quick appearance Tuesday evening.

qos_mh.webp, Martha Hill touches up her makeup on the royal family bus between appearances during the Winter Carnival. (Pioneer Press file photo)

I’ll never be a queen or princess of anything, but over time, my editors have begun to associate me with writing about the Queen of Snows, which is wa

Meet the candidates for 2017 Aurora, Queen of Snows

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2016Boreas1.webp, The 2016 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, Alyssa Sigafus and King Boreas LXXX, Jim Flaherty are introduced during the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Corona

By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressLet’s all take a moment to consider the commitment the 21 candidates for Aurora, Queen of

St. Paul Winter Carnival’s 2017 Klondike Kate wins by a song

Submitted by Administrator on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 11:12 PM

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jea-0001-klondike-kate-2017.webp, Kristen Oster, center, of West St. Paul is named the 2017 Klondike Kate during at the Envision Event Center in Oakdale on Wednesday, Jan 11, 2017. Lef, jea-0002-klondike-kate-2017.webp, The 2017 Klondike Kate, Kristen Oster sings at the Envision Event Center in Oakdale on Wednesday, Jan 11, 2017. (Pioneer Press: John Autey), jea-0003-klondike-kate-2017.webp, Mio Tubman, 7, from North St. Paul, center, joins her older Kates on stage to sing Roll Out The Barrel after the naming of the 2017 Klondike Kate, Kri, jea-0004-klondike-kate-2017.webp, Candidate Rachel Orzoff of Bloomington performs during the 2017 Klondike Kate Contest at the Envision Event Center in Oakdale on Wednesday, Jan 11, 20, jea-0005-klondike-kate-2017.webp, Candidate Crystal Therese from St. Louis Park performs during the 2017 Klondike Kate Contest at the Envision Event Center in Oakdale on Wednesday, Jan, jea-0006-klondike-kate-2017.webp, Candidate Sheryl Williams, from Welch, sport what old fashion shoes as she performs during the 2017 Klondike Kate Contest at the Envision Event Center, jea-0007-klondike-kate-2017.webp, Candidate Kristen Oster, from West St. Paul, performs during the 2017 Klondike Kate Contest at the Envision Event Center in Oakdale on Wednesday, Jan , jea-0008-klondike-kate-2017.webp, 90 year-old Phylles Chickett, the 1996 Klondike Kate sings during the 2017 Klondike Kate Contest at the Envision Event Center in Oakdale on Wednesday,, jea-0009-klondike-kate-2017.webp, Feather boas litter the stage during the 2017 Klondike Kate Contest at the Envision Event Center in Oakdale on Wednesday, Jan 11, 2017. (Pioneer Press, jea-0010-klondike-kate-2017.webp, Contestant Deborah Hess of St. Paul performs during the 2017 Klondike Kate Contest at the Envision Event Center in Oakdale on Wednesday, Jan 11, 2017., jea-0011-klondike-kate-2017.webp, Candidate Kristen Oster, from West St. Paul, performs during the 2017 Klondike Kate Contest at the Envision Event Center in Oakdale on Wednesday, Jan , jea-0012-klondike-kate-2017.webp, Candidate Sheryl Williams, from Welsh, during the 2017 Klondike Kate Contest at the Envision Event Center in Oakdale on Wednesday, Jan 11, 2017. (Pion, jea-0013-klondike-kate-2017.webp, Kristen Oster, center, of West St. Paul is named the 2017 Klondike Kate during at the Envision Event Center in Oakdale on Wednesday, Jan 11, 2017. (Pi, jea-0014-klondike-kate-2017.webp, Kristen Oster, center, of West St. Paul, shows off her sash after sh is named the 2017 Klondike Kate during at the Envision Event Center in Oakdale on

By JOHN AUTEY | Pioneeer PressKristen Oster of West St. Paul received the Klondike Kate sash Wednesday after she was named the winner of the 2017 comp

With history righted, first Winter Carnival Queen of the Snows finally gets a ceremony

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By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressNovember 10, 2016 at 10:04 p.m.A local historian is hosting a brief ceremony Saturday to p

Want to be the 2017 Winter Carnival’s Queen of the Snows?

Submitted by Administrator on Fri, 10/07/2016 - 6:44 PM

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By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressWhite fur and a sparkling crown fit your style? Applications are being accepted for the 20

St. Paul king wears Minneapolis mantle? Don’t call him traitor; call him Boreadore

Submitted by Administrator on Tue, 08/02/2016 - 4:17 PM

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dancommodoreandboreas1-21.webp, Dan Stoltz as Aquatennial Commodore, left, and Winter Carnival King Boreas, right. (Courtesy Spire Credit Union)

By JAIME DELAGE | jdelage@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressWhat do you call someone who transforms from King Boreas of the St. Paul Winter Carnival to

A behind-the-scenes look at the 2016 Vulcan Krewe

Submitted by Joe Medallion (not verified) on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 12:14 PM

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2016-Vulcan-Krewe-001.webp, The 2016 St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcan Krewe sit for a photograph in St. Paul, on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. In the front row, from left, are: Emilio , 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-002.webp, The unmasked Vulcan Krewes includes, in the front row, from left, are: Emilio Munoz, Prince of Soot; Jeff MacDonald, Count of Ashes; John Utermoehl, V, 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-003.webp, The Vulcan Krewe leave their St. Paul hotel on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. On the agenda; 13 appearances as part of the Winter Carnival. (Pioneer Press: , 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-004.webp, Jeff MacDonald, Count of Ashes, paints his face before the Vulcans leave their "den" Wednesday. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri), 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-005.webp, John Hoeft, General Flameous, looks in the bathroom mirror early Wednesday morning before getting ready to go out for the day's activities. (Pioneer P, 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-006.webp, Hoeft gets ready in the "den" at their hotel. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri), 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-007.webp, Doug Johnson, Grand Duke Fertilious, first puts Vaseline on his face, then makeup. He said that the Vaseline protects his face from the cold weather a, 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-008.webp, "That's my best heart all week," said Emilio Munoz, Prince of Soot, as he admires his handiwork. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri), 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-009.webp, "I try to keep the pounds down," said John Utermoehl, Vulcanus Rex, as he peels an orange. He talked about how it is hard to gain weight while eating , 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-010.webp, The Vulcans eat breakfast in the "den," which has a wall covered with photos of past Vulcans. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri), 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-011.webp, On the "den" wall of historic photos of the Vulcans is the very first Fire King Coal from 1886. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri), 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-012.webp, Randy Graff, Duke of Klinker, left, talks with John Hoeft, General Flameous, right, before the Vulcans leave their "den." (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri), 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-013.webp, John Utermoehl, Vulcanus Rex, signs a knighting certificate before heading out with the Vulcans on a day with 13 scheduled appearances. (Pioneer Press, 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-014.webp, Mitch Hoglin, Count Embrious, adjusts his goggles as the Vulcans get ready for their day. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri), 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-015.webp, Emilio Munoz, Prince of Soot, center, and theother Vulcans get ready to leave their "den." (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri), 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-016.webp, The Vulcans, including from left, John Hoeft, General Flameous; John Utermoehl, Vulcanus Rex; Jeff MacDonald, Count of Ashes; and Randy Graff, Duke of, 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-017.webp, John Utermoehl, Vulcanus Rex, gets his cape on. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri), 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-018.webp, Being the youngest of the Vulcan Krewe, Mitch Haglin, Count Embrious, travels with a baby bottle and pacifier. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri), 2016-Vulcan-Krewe-019.webp, Jeff MacDonald, Count of Ashes is helped up by John Utermoehl, Vulcanus Rex, right, as he swings from the Vulcan truck. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri)

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