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Smallest cowboy knighted
The Taco John's huckster will be honored by the Winter Carnival royalty in a ceremony tonight in St. Paul.
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A man walks into a bar with a monkey.
And this time, it's no joke.
Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey, that Taco John's huckster who for years has amazed young and old alike with his rodeo skills, was bestowed with one of the Twin Cities' most revered honors.
Whiplash was knighted Thursday night in St. Paul by the Winter Carnival royalty at Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub near the Xcel Energy Center.
Whiplash's visit comes as the World's Toughest Rodeo puts on two shows at the Xcel today and Saturday. Whiplash will be showing off his dog-riding skills. Tickets are available at the Xcel box office or through Ticketmaster.
PAUL WALSH
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