Origins of the Carnival legend
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By PIONEER PRESS | news@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressIn the depths of the Great Depression, St. Paul needed a pick-me-up.Civic boosters turned to t
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Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt is on: What would YOU do with $10,000?
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Nighttime didn't deter these Winter Carnival Treasure Hunt medallion searchers. (Pioneer Press File), Nighttime didn't deter these Winter Carnival Treasure Hunt medallion searchers. (Pioneer Press File)
By KATIE KATHER | Pioneer PressThe St. Paul Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt officially kicks off Sunday, with thousands of folks scouring Ramsey County pa
Winter Carnival fun brings out the kid in everyone: 9 things to do
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Rice Park and Landmark Center lit of the night sky as Moon Glow Parade goers were sent skyward by the St. Paul Bouncing Team during the 128th Saint Pa, Mary and Jim Cleary are celebrating 50 years together by attending the 2013 Torchlight Parade, Saturday, February 2, 2013, downtown Saint Paul, Minnes, Wells Fargo Winterskate, across from Landmark Center, continues through Feb. 1. (Pioneer Press File)
By PIONEER PRESS | ppress@pioneerpress.comNearly everything at the Winter Carnival is designed to be family friendly. Bundle up the kids and check out
Winter Carnival-goers can't live on ice alone! Where to eat while downtown
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Happy Hour fills the bar area of Louis Ristorante & Bar, located on the third floor of the newly renovated Cossetta Alimentari, St. Paul, Minnesota, F
By JESS FLEMING | jfleming@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressIf it has been awhile since you were out and about in downtown St. Paul, here’s a look at s
In St. Paul for the Winter Carnival? Here are 9 reasons to linger
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By AMY CARLSON GUSTAFSON | Pioneer PressVisiting St. Paul for Winter Carnival festivities? There’s plenty of additional fun to be had if you stick aro
St. Paul Winter Carnival: what's new for 2015
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Drawing of the Winter Carnival Ice Courtyard in Rice Park. (Courtesy of St. Paul Winter Carnival)
By KATIE KATHER | Pioneer PressThe 129th Winter Carnival starts next week. The four dozen events over 10 days are a mixture of traditional favorites a
Winter Carnival memorabilia swap planned for Sunday
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2015 Winter Carnival buttons created by Chad Peterson, a local freelance artist and longtime Winter Carnival Ice Carving Contest competitor. (Courtesy, 2015 Winter Carnival buttons created by Chad Peterson, a local freelance artist and longtime Winter Carnival Ice Carving Contest competitor. (Courtesy
By KATIE KATHER | Pioneer PressThe countdown to the St. Paul Winter Carnival has begun, and it’s time to dig out your old buttons and programs for the
2015 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt official rules
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By PIONEER PRESS | news@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressTreasure Hunt clues will be published in the Pioneer Press and on TwinCities.com beginning wit
Winter Carnival's Klondike Kate chosen Wednesday
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Shelley Brown of Inver Grove Heights belts out her rendition of “Who’s Going to Help Me Find My Place?” in the first round of the Klondike Kate compet
By KATIE KATHER | Pioneer PressFlouncing feather boas and belting out the tunes, five contestants will be judged on musical performance, song choice,
Woodbury artist reimagines Winter Carnival legend
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Woodbury artist Richard Hubal works on his piece "The Tyranny of Tradition" on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, in his home studio. Hubal will be showing his, Woodbury artist Richard Hubal sits in front of his painting "The Tyranny of Tradition" on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, in his home studio. (Special to th
By BOB SHAW | Pioneer PressFor those who missed out on Minnesota’s history, there’s Richard Hubal.“Unfortunately, no one listens in history class,” sa