After just four days on the job, John M. Harrington sees this new role as a natural extension of his time in law enforcement and public service, being a community voice in schools and senior living centers.

King Boreas' Guard has been a St. Paul Winter Carnival tradition for over a century. The current volunteer format of the group has been around since 1959. Derek James got an inside look at the volunteer effort — and a word with the king.

In the heart of Minnesota's capital city, a unique window display is drawing crowds to Grand Avenue, showcasing artifacts from the St. Paul Winter Carnival's nearly 140-year history. Tommy Barrett, who describes himself as the Winter Carnival historian,