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 with a parade, ice sculptures and the coronation of a new king.  

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Leo Lewis III, who is stepping down after a year reigning as the carnival’s King Boreas. In his role, Lewis represented St. Paul in hundreds of events across the state and the country.

The royal platform gave him a chance to talk about something close to his heart — supporting children and young people. Lewis is a former professional football player who played as a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns. He had a second career training and mentoring professional and college athletes and he now supports summer camps and other extracurricular programs to help children and teenagers learn sports and life skills.  

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Leo Lewis III is stepping down as the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s reigning King Boreas. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the former Vikings wide receiver about his football career, supporting children through his foundation and what it was like to represent Minnesota in parades around the country.

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