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Higher temps prompt Winter Carnival ice carving change

The Winter Carnival is changing the dates for the event to days that are expected to be colder.

By James Walsh

January 27, 2016 at 6:58PM

In 2013, ice carver Trevor Pearson of Minneapolis worked on an ice carving of the Cathedral of St. Paul in Rice Park in St. Paul. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

It never fails. More often than not, it seems, warmer weather prompts some St. Paul Winter Carnival adjustments.

The first to experience change is the carnival's ice carving competition. Organizers have decided to move the competition days to when it is expected to be cooler.

Multi-block ice carving was supposed to begin Thursday. Now, the competiton will start Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7pm in Rice Park and end at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 1.

Four teams are currently signed up.

For the most up-to-date Winter Carnival schedule, go to the carnival's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/stpaulwinter/?fref=ts) or its website (www.WinterCarnival.com).

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James Walsh

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James Walsh is a reporter covering social services, focusing on issues involving disability, accessibility and aging. He has had myriad assignments over nearly 35 years at the Star Tribune, including federal courts, St. Paul neighborhoods and St. Paul schools.