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Winter Carnival fun brings out the kid in everyone: 9 things to do

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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 memorabilia swap planned for Sunday

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20141129__141129_WinterCarnivalButtons1-2.jpg, 2015 Winter Carnival buttons created by Chad Peterson, a local freelance artist and longtime Winter Carnival Ice Carving Contest competitor. (Courtesy, 20141129__141129_WinterCarnivalButtons3-4.jpg, 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

Winter Carnival's Klondike Kate chosen Wednesday

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wpid-20140108__140109-kate.webp, 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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wpid-20141231__150104Artist1.webp, 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, wpid-20141231__150104Artist2.webp, 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

F. Scott Fitzgerald series delves into ice palace history

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wpid-20131107__FScottFitzgerald_winterinStPaul.webp, A touch of snow from last night’s snowfall looks more like dandruff on the shoulder of the F. Scott Fitzgerald statue in St. Paul’s Rice Park. The Twi
By MARY ANN GROSSMANN | mgrossmann@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressSt. Paul Winter Carnival historian Bob Olsen will present a short program on the ca

17th Annual Cooler Crew Pre-Dig Gig

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17th Annual Cooler Crew Pre-Dig Gig
Saturday January 17, 2015
Cherokee Tavern
886 Smith Avenue South
West Saint Paul, MN 55118
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Due to a little scheduling mixup with Joseph's, this year we will be re-enacting a bit of treasure hunt history and making a one time venture into West St. Paul as we head across Annapolis St. to Casper's Cherokee Tavern (also known as the Cherokee Sirloin Room).  We have a private room reserved there starting at 7pm.  Food will be available in the private room from a limited menu and we'll also have a bar.

The Pre Dig Gig is a great way to start off the hunt and get to meet or reconnect with your fellow hunters.  In addition to eating, drinking, and socializing, we often have park pools, games, music, a group picture, and lots of wild speculation on the meaning of the first clue.  Generally we have over 100 people so it's quite a gathering.  If you're new and worried about getting lost in the crowd, just find a place to sit and ask someone where they think the medallion will be this year and you'll be on your way.

2014 Pre-Dig Gig Group Photo

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2015 Predig Gig

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With Thanksgiving now past, you may have noticed that we're now less than two months away from the hunt with no announcement (save for the countdown on the page) of the details of the Predig gig. Due to a mix-up with Joseph's we're unable to hold it there again this year. Rest assured that it is being planned, and there will be a predig gig, and it will hopefully be announced very very soon. Keep an eye here and in the Cooler Crew Facebook group for details. 

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