Saint Paul Stories

Ice Palaces & the Saint Paul Winter Carnival!

Episode Summary

History and logistics of Ice Palaces at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival!

Episode Notes

The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is a storied tradition treasured across generations of Saint Paulites, tracing is roots back to 1886. The very first winter carnival featured a beautiful ice castle, and that magic has been repeated many times over the years. 

My guests on the show are Randy Dewitz - Operations Director for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, and Bob Olsen - Ice Palace Historian for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. These guys sure know a lot about ice!

The Winter Carnival runs January 25 - February 4, 2024. Click HERE to check out the schedule of events!