Winter Carnival's Klondike Kate to be crowned Wednesday The St. Paul Winter Carnival is not far away, which means one lucky woman will soon be crowned this year's Klondike Kate  the event's unofficial mistress of fun, frivolity and good fellowship. The annual Klondike Kate Contest is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Prom Center, 484 Inwood Ave. Former Minnesota Viking Bob Lurtsema will be master of ceremonies, and there will be a panel of celebrity judges. St. Paul Park artist Richard Hubal has completed a piece, titled "The Competition," which will be sold in a live auction. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be bought by calling 651-688-0638, or they are $15 at the door ($13 with a 2007 Winter Carnival button). WASHINGTON COUNTY