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The snowy scene is set — and clear skies ahead for the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

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jea-0016-medallion-hunt-wed.jpg, Meghan Spitzack of Minneapolis digs through the snow looking for the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion in Mounds Park in St. Paul on Wednesday, Ja
By LISA LEGGE | llegge@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressBaby, it’s cold outside — but when has that ever stopped Pioneer Press Treasure Hunters?After M

Score some Super Bowl-related fun across the river

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sblive.webp, Super Bowl Live artist rendering (mnsuperbowl.com)
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressSuper Bowl LII is inspiring extra events during the 2018 St. Paul Winter Carnival — from the
pondhockey.webp, Rex Frazier, 9, right, walks and talks with his dad, Mark Frazier, 43, Excelsior, as they leave after Mark competed with an Eden Prairie Old Timers ho
Some call this hockey the way nature intended: outdoors and on a frozen lake. Locals and players from around the world will bring their sticks and puc
artshanty.webp, A visitor climbs into “The Birdhouse of Arthur J.E. Wren,” one of the structures in the Art Shanty Project on White Bear Lake, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. T
Fish houses become mini-art galleries and art experiences at the annual Art Shanty Projects, which opened this week on Lake Harriet and continues thro

2018 Winter Carnival: schedule of events

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jea-1073-Grand-Day-Parade.webp, Mio Tubman, 6, of North St. Paul, waves to Shriners as they pass during the St. Paul Winter Carnival Grande Day Parade on Jan. 30. (Pioneer Press: Joh
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressAll events during the 132nd St. Paul Winter Carnival, Jan. 25-Feb. 10, take place in the cit
Winter-Carnival-twins-1.webp, Twin sisters Joan Kelly, left, and Jane Lonergan wave to people on the sidewalks as the pair march in the Winter Carnival Moon Glow Parade in St. Paul
Moon Glow Parade: Pedestrian parade open to anyone. Participants encouraged to carry lights or glow sticks. Starts at 6 p.m. at Securian, 401 N. Rober
20140124__140125-Ice-2.webp, Derek Pasley, St. Paul, carves a rabbit on a sculpture called “Icechanted Forest” at the St. Paul Winter Carnival multi-block ice carving competition
Ice Carving Competition: Multi-block team competition continues, all Day, Rice ParkJigsaw Puzzle Contest: Adult bracket (8:30-10:30 a.m. , new family
20140210__Catcapes.webp, Two Straight Hair Selkirk Rex cats, a brother and sister from the same litter, are crowned King Cat and Queen Cat by Winter Carnival royalty at the Sa
MONDAY, JAN. 29Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series:  DJ Lucas Melchior and Chris Leblanc, presented by Landmark to Lowertown (L2L) concert
cst-12211-snow-park.webp, At right is “Focused on a Cure For MS” by Kurtis Klett, Keith Klett and Mike Leider, at left is “Playtime” by Bill Wegwerth, Dan Ross and Weston Johns
Ledermann Boot Hockey Tourney: 7 a.m.-noon, Wells Fargo WinterSkateAmateur Snow Sculpting Contest: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Vulcan Snow ParkIce Carving Competit
djo_29791-e1486260917929.jpg, Crowds lines the streets of downtown St. Paul Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, to watch the flaring of torches as part of the annual Winter Carnival Vulcan Vic
Tow Up Throw Down Professional/Amateur Invitational: Noon-7:30 p.m., Vulcan Snow ParkFreeze Your Bags Off – Bean Bag Tournament: 3 p.m., Rice ParkNot

Winter Carnival holds 60th annual Senior Royalty Coronation

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senior-royalty-2018001.webp, King Boreas Jason Bradshaw, center, takes the stage with Aurora Queen of Snows Lindsay Jo Sandoval and other members of the 2017 royal court prior to , senior-royalty-2018002.webp, senior-royalty-2018003.webp, Klondike Kate 2017 Kristen Oster, left, joins Klondike Kate 2018, Natalia Hemingway, in song prior to the coronation. (Ginger Pinson / Pioneer Press), senior-royalty-2018004.webp, Members of the Vulcan Krewe exit the stage as they greet members of the audience and carry a torch prior to coronation. (Ginger Pinson / Pioneer Press, senior-royalty-2018005.webp, Pianist Gwendolyn Jefferson, far right, plays "Memories." (Ginger Pinson / Pioneer Press), senior-royalty-2018006.webp, 2017 Lady-in-Waiting Cindy Thasher hugs Judy Holmquist after being crowned Princess of Four Winds in the 2018 Senior Royalty Coronation. Rear center i, gsp-2018-winter-carnival-senior-royalty-coronation-final.webp, 2018 Senior Royalty Queen of the Northlands, Christina Cerecedes, is crowned by last year's Queen, Shirlee Callender, center. (Ginger Pinson / Pioneer, senior-royalty-2018007.webp, 2018 Senior Royalty Queen of the Northlands, Christina Cerecedes, greets the audience after being crowned by last year's Queen, Shirlee Callender, cen, 2018-senior-royalty-ceremonies-wand.webp, The new 2018 Senior Royalty King Winter the 60th Dan Monson and his royal court wave to the audience during the coronation ceremonies at St. Paul Coll, senior-royalty-2018008.webp, Lydia Schulze, 18 months, wanted in on the action after her grandfather, Dan Monson, was crowned Senior Royalty King Winter the 60th for the 2018 St.
By GINGER PINSON | Pioneer PressThe 60th Winter Carnival Senior Royalty coronation took place Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at St. Paul College Theatre.Dan M

Here’s what’s new at the St. Paul Winter Carnival

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jea-0025-snow.webp, Construction workers place ice blocks on the central tower of an ice palace being built for the St. Paul Winter Carnival in St. Paul’s Rice Park durin, 2018-st-paul-winter-carnival-ice-palace-rendering.webp, This is the design for the Ecolab Ice Palace. (Courtesy St. Paul Winter Carnival)
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressWhen plans for a massive ice palace to celebrate the 2018 St. Paul Winter Carnival and lure

Talk about sliding into the infield: CHS Field debuting St. Paul Super Slide for inner-tube thrills

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img_2337.webp, The St. Paul Saints, who have held concerts, tailgating and winter baseball games in January, have really gone downhill this winter. CHS Field has a S
By KATHY BERDAN | kberdan@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressTalk about sliding into the infield.The St. Paul Saints, who have held concerts, tailgating
St. Paul Super Slide at CHS Field
St. Paul Super Slide at CHS Field
Those who want more sedate Minnesota-style entertainment can try the Ice Fishing Trout Experience in the left field concourse, where a man-made pond c

So much to do this weekend in downtown St. Paul. Here’s how to snag parking, or ride in free

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140223_crashedice1a-e1516202373266.webp, An aerial view of Red Bull Crashed Iced competition at the St. Paul Cathedral, Saturday night, February 22, 2014. .(Pioneer Press: John Autey)
By DAVID KNUTSON | dknutson@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press Motorists may want to consider alternative routes to downtown St. Paul this weekend with
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