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What’s a ‘Carnival’ moment? The newest King Boreas explains

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Steve Doody, previously the 2018 South Wind Prince, aims to create meaningful ‘carnival moments’ as this year’s ice king. 
STP-L-jea-17-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, King Boreas LXXXVII Steve Doody walks through the crowd after being named during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverCentre
By JARED KAUFMAN | jkaufman@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressEveryone in this year’s St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family is going to have a “carnival
STP-L-jea-04-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.jpg, Jennifer Westerhaus, the 2024 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, stands with King Boreas LXXXVII Steve Doody during the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Corona
Deep Roots in ServiceSo who is the new King Boreas?At South St. Paul High School, class of 1980, a young Steve Doody was a four-sport athlete — footba

2024 St. Paul Winter Carnival royal family named

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Steve Doody of South St. Paul is King Boreas, and Jennifer Westerhaus of Chaska is Aurora, Queen of the Snows.By JARED KAUFMAN | jkaufman@pioneerpress
STP-L-jea-04-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.jpg, Jennifer Westerhaus, the 2024 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, stands with King Boreas LXXXVII Steve Doody during the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Corona, STP-L-jea-02-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, Jennifer Westerhaus wipes aways tears as she is crowned the 2024 Aurora, Queen of the Snows by outgoing Queen of the Snows Jocelyn O’Neill during the , STP-L-jea-01-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION.webp, Jennifer Westerhaus reacts after being named the 2024 Aurora, Queen of the Snows during the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at RiverCentre i, STP-L-jea-09-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, Ron Mikolai, 2024 Euros, Prince of the East Wind, holds his flaming sword during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverCentre, STP-L-jea-13-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, Amy Lyn Johnson is crowned the 2024 West Wind Princess, by the outgoing West Wind Princess Dee Barrett during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal , STP-L-jea-10-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, Michelle Boris reacts after being names the 2024 East Wind Princess during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverCentre in St, STP-L-jea-12-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, John Omodt gives a holler after being named the 2024 Zephyrus, Prince of the West Wind, during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at t, STP-L-jea-07-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, Katy Jo Johnson is crowned the North Wind Princess by outgoing North Wind Princess Rahila Hungiapuko, during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal C, STP-L-jea-05-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126-e1760561273348.webp, Long time Winter Carnival booster and former Vulcanus Rex LXVII Tom Barrett takes a selfie with the 2024 Winter Carnival Queen candidates during the 2, STP-L-jea-16-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, Madalyn McGarry, 2024 South Wind Princess, strikes the traditional South Wind “Ooh La La” pose after her crowning during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Carn, STP-L-jea-17-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, King Boreas LXXXVII Steve Doody walks through the crowd after being named during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverCentre, STP-L-jea-06-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, Eddy Wieger, Titan, Prince of the North Wind is handed his sword by outgoing Prince of the North Win, Dave Schmidt during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Car, STP-L-jea-15-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, Jamie Rued, 2024 Notos, Prince of the South Wind, has his caped pin by outgoing Prince of the South Wind Dennis Boe during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Ca, STP-L-jea-11-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, Girls with the Rince na Chroi School of Irish Dance perform during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverCentre in St. Paul o, STP-L-jea-14-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, Dancers with the Mishiikenh Andonizhikaw perform during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverCentre in St. Paul on Friday, J, STP-L-jea-08-WC_ROYAL_CORONATION-0126.webp, Dancers with the Clementine Hmong Dance Team perform during the 2024 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverCentre in St. Paul on Frida
The St. Paul Winter Carnival announced its 2024 Royal Family on Friday night at a coronation at the RiverCentre. For the coming year, Stephen Doody, 6

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

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

Miss Litchfield coronation holds some surprises

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2022WatercadeCoronation1.jpg, Newly crowned Miss Litchfield Raina Kaping sheds tears of happiness as candidates Kaylee Sundve, Britney Prahl and Claire Loch applaud during coronati, 2022WatercadeCoronation2.jpg, It was surprise times three as Kaylee Sundve, Britney Prahl and Claire Loch received their Litchfield princess crowns., 2022WatercadeCoronation3.jpg, Emcee Megan Yates playfully holds a crown over Watercade grand marshal Gary Gruenke’s head as emcee Shauna Hannan laughs during the coronation July 10, 2022WatercadeCoronation4.jpg, Junior Royalty Helen Nistler and Amora Jimenez receive their crowns from 2021-22 Princesses Haylie Magoon and Abby Shoutz Sunday. Looking on are junio, 2022WatercadeCoronation5.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation6.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation7.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation8.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation9.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation10.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation11.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation12.jpg, 2022WatercadeCoronation13.jpg
By BRENT SCHACHERER schacherer@hutchinsonleader.comSure, it might sound a little cliché, but for Raina Kaping, it’s the truth.Wearing the crown of Mis

West Sider crowned St. Paul Winter Carnival’s 2022 Queen of the Snows

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Effie Barnes, 28, of St. Paul, was crowned on Friday along with the rest of the royal family
jea-0004-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, The 2022 Queen of the Snows candidates pose for a photo during the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Fri, jea-0005-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Darrin Johnson, King Boreas LXXXI takes a selfie with the Queen of the Snows candidates during the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at t, jea-0003-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Queen candidates wait backstage during the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Friday, January 28, 2022. (, 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, jea-0001-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Darrin Johnson, King Boreas LXXXI stands on the stage one last time at the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the Saint Paul RiverCentr, jea-0013-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, King Boreas LXXXIV, Billy Given is introduced during the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Friday, Janua, jea-0008-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Hillary Lor performs on the Hulusi during the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Friday, January 28, 2022, jea-0012-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Members of the Minnesota Dance Theater dance to the Waltz of the Snowflakes from the Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantacy during the 2022 St. Paul Winte, jea-0006-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Titan, Prince of the North Wind, Jeff Thron is introduced along with his wife Jessica and daughter Lyndsey during the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Ro, jea-0011-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Notos, Prince of the South Wind, Joey Clark, spotlights South Wind Princess, Cathryn Heimerdinger, during the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coro, jea-0007-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Kylie Johnson reacts after being named the North Wind Princess during the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, jea-0014-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, King Boreas LXXXIV, Billy Given is introduced during the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Friday, Janua, jea-0015-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Effie Barnes reacts after be named the 2022 Aurora, Queen of the Snows during the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the Saint Paul RiverCen, jea-0016-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Effie Barne is crowned the 2022 Aurora, Queen of the Snows by outgoing Queen Kirstin Knutson during the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at t, jea-0017-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Queen of Snows, Effie Barnes and Boreas LXXXIV, Billy Given during the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on, jea-0020-WC-Royal-Coronation-22.webp, Queen of the Snows, Effie Barnes and Boreas LXXXIV, Billy Given during the 2022 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the Saint Paul RiverCentr
By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressJust hours after she was crowned Aurora, Queen of the Snows of the 2022 St. Paul Winter Ca

History-making Queen of the Snows: 'I love St. Paul, this is my home'

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By MOLLY GUTHREY | mguthrey@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressAs a child of Nigerian immigrants growing up in and around the old Rondo Avenue neighborho
20150123__150123_carnivalcoronation_krystleigboogbonna.webp, Krystle Igbo-Ogbonna takes a moment after being crowned Aurora, Queen of the Snows during the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverCe
This year, 10 candidates vied for the position of Queen of the Snows and the princesses of the North, South, East and West Winds. Together, these four
wpid-20150123__150124queen.webp, King Boreas Daniel E. Stoltz, left, and Aurora, Queen of Snows Krystle Igbo-Ogbonna during the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the RiverC
Igbo-Ogbonna, whose candidacy is sponsored by Dar’s Double Scoop, was born at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis in 1988, just eight years af

A royal evening

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2014WatercadeRoyalEvening1.webp, Miss Litchfield candidate Ali Richardson paints the nails of 8-year-old Kendra Ball during Watercade's Prince and Princess for a Day event Monday at L, 2014WatercadeRoyalEvening2.jpg, 4-year-old Sloan Quinn poses with princess Kate Carlson, Miss Litchfield Kristen Klaben and princess Paige Dilley at the Prince and Princess for a Day, 2014WatercadeRoyalEvening3.jpg, Lydia Schultz, 6, watches with delight as 7-year-old Brielle Bitzan hula hoops at Watercade's Prince and Princess for a Day.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG, 2014WatercadeRoyalEvening4.jpg, 4-year-old Kray Penk proves even a king needs a snack break as he munches on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG, 2014WatercadeRoyalEvening5.jpg, Elly Woelfel, 5, decorates a princess sash while Gavin Terning, 6, poses in the background with princess Kate Carlson, Miss Litchfield Kristen Klaben , 2014WatercadeRoyalEvening6.jpg, 6-year-old Jada Rosenquist, dressed as Elsa from Disney's “Frozen,” places stickers on a princess-themed frame.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG
By Jenny Berg reporter@independentreview.netLocal children transformed into royalty Monday night at Watercade’s Prince and Princess for a Day event at
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