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This Day in Minnesota History

February 1, 1886

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ISBN: 0873514165
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St. Paul's first Winter Carnival opens, hosting competitions in curling, skating, and ice polo and boasting the first ice palace in the United States. Built in Central Park, the palace is 140 feet long, 120 feet wide, and 100 feet high.

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First published: July 1, 2015
Last modified: February 2, 2024