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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

Photos: 2023 Winter Carnival Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade

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Vulcanus Rex’s triumph over King Boreas seemed a bit tenuous on Saturday night given arctic temperatures in downtown St. Paul, but tradition is tradit
STP–L–TORCHLIGHT-0205-009.jpg, Members of the Vulcan Krewe parade through the streets of downtown St. Paul on Feb. 4, 2023. The parade symbolizes Vulcanus Rex’s march on the ice cas, STP–L–TORCHLIGHT-0205-010.jpg, St. Paul community members march in the Torchlight parade during the winter carnival in downtown St. Paul on Feb. 4, 2023. The torchlight parade symbo, STP–L–TORCHLIGHT-0205-001.jpg, St. Paul community members make the “V” hand gesture as they proclaim allegiance to Vulcanus Rex during their march in the Torchlight parade during th, STP–L–TORCHLIGHT-0205-008.jpg, A clown rides around downtown St. Paul on a scooter in the torchlight parade on Feb. 4, 2023. The torchlight parade symbolizes Vulcanus Rex’s march on, STP–L–TORCHLIGHT-0205-006.jpg, The mascot of the Minnesota State Fair joins the Vulcan Krewe in the torchlight parade in downtown St. Paul and gives fist bumps to onlookers on Feb. , STP–L–TORCHLIGHT-0205-007.jpg, Community members dress as characters from the legend of Vulcanus Rex and parade through the streets of downtown St. Paul on Feb. 4, 2023. The torchli, STP–L–TORCHLIGHT-0205-004.jpg, Community members dress as characters from the legend of Vulcanus Rex and parade through the streets of downtown St. Paul on Feb. 4, 2023. The torchli, STP–L–TORCHLIGHT-0205-005.jpg, Community members dress as characters from the legend of Vulcanus Rex and parade through the streets of downtown St. Paul on Feb. 4, 2023. The torchli, STP-L-VULCANS-0205-003.webp, St. Paul community members make the “V” hand gesture as they proclaim allegiance to Vulcanus Rex during their march in the Torchlight parade during th, STP–L–TORCHLIGHT-0205-002.webp, St. Paul community members march in the Torchlight parade during the winter carnival in downtown St. Paul on Feb. 4, 2023. The torchlight parade symbo
By BRYSON ROSELL | brosell@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressThe Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade marched Saturday from West Seventh Street through down

2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcan Krewe unmasked

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Cst-63358-Vulcan-Krewe-2022.jpg, The 2022 Vulcan Krewe in costume, from left: Count of Ashes Michael Daleiden, Count Embrious Kaene Wallace, General Flameous Lawrence Genzler, Baron H, Cst-63408-Vulcan-Krewe-2022.webp, Count of Ashes Michael Daleiden draws the Vulcan "V" on his face before a photo shoot with the 2022 Vulcan Krewe in St. Paul, Wednesday, Feb.2, 2022. , Cst-63328-Vulcan-Krewe-2022.webp, Vulcanus Rex LXXXV Fred Edstrom, left, has his cape adjusted by Duke of Klinker Jim Bebeau, before a photo shoot with the 2022 Vulcan Krewe in St. Pau, Cst-63275-Vulcan-Krewe-2022.webp, The 2022 Vulcan Krewe, from left: Count of Ashes Michael Daleiden, Count Embrious Kaene Wallace, General Flameous Lawrence Genzler, Baron Hot Sparkus
By SCOTT TAKUSHI | Pioneer PressThe identities of the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcan Krewe have been revealed.They are Count of Ashes Michael Da

He is devoted to the St. Paul Winter Carnival — really devoted

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cst-Tom-Barrett-001.webp, Tom Barrett flashes the Vulcan "V" as he shows off a portion of his collection of Winter Carnival memorabilia in the basement of his home on Wednesday, cst-Tom-Barrett-002.webp, Tom Barrett, center, wearing black, was the 2004 Vulcanus Rex. He is photographed with the Vulcan Krewe at the 2004 Ice Palace in St. Paul. (Scott Tak, cst-Tom-Barrett-003.webp, Framed photos of the 1952 Vulcan Krewe -- which included Kitty Ryan Johnson, the only female ever to be a Vulcan -- are among the Winter Carnvial memo, cst-Tom-Barrett-004.webp, Vulcan memorabilia is among the Winter Carnvial memorabilia in the collection of Tom Barrett, displayed in his home on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. (Scot, cst-Tom-Barrett-005.webp, Tom Barrett shows off some of his Winter Carnival memorabilia displayed in the basement stairway of his home on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. (Scott Takus, cst-Tom-Barrett-006.webp, Winter Carnival buttons are among the Winter Carnvial memorabilia in the collection of Tom Barrett, displayed in the basement of his home on Wednesday, cst-Tom-Barrett-007.webp, NASA memorabilia, including a photo signed "To Tom Barrett With Best Wishes, Buzz Aldrin" is among the collection of Tom Barrett, seen in the basement, cst-Tom-Barrett-008.webp, A glass case containing Muhammed Ali memorabilia -- including boxing gloves signed by Ali and by his trainer Angelo Dundee --is among the memorabilia , cst-Tom-Barrett-009.webp, Tom Barret shows off a portion of his collection of memorabilia in the basement of his home on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. Barrett is depicted in the Wi
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressTom Barrett figures he was in eighth grade when one of his teachers, Miss Bell, approached h
cst-Tom-Barrett-002.webp, Tom Barrett, center, wearing black, was the 2004 Vulcanus Rex. He is photographed with the Vulcan Krewe at the 2004 Ice Palace in St. Paul. (Scott Tak
Barrett provides a bit of history: The Vulcans have been part of the 135-year-old Winter Carnival since 1886, when the Fire King was known as Fire Kin

Identities revealed! Meet the 2020 Winter Carnival Vulcan Krewe

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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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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

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

St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcans leader ousted after woman’s complaint

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140125vulcans.webp, The Vulcan crew departs after trying to ruin the celebrations at the 128th St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation on Friday, January 24, 2014. (Ben
By TAD VEZNER | tvezner@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressThe current Vulcanus Rex — the villain of the St. Paul Winter Carnival — has been removed from
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