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Who is Frosty?

The first Frosty was revealed in 1949.  Frosty is a prominent business person or public figure, who dons the white snowman’s suit and takes part in the Festival events as a mystery snowman with his identity being revealed during the coronation.  Such notables as US Representative Ben Feifel, and Governors Joe Foss and Nils Boe have been Frosty.  Frosty is escorted to all events by uniformed Snow Guards.  The Snow Guards are the only ones who know the identity of Frosty.  The guards are appointed for a three year term and each has been a past president of the Aberdeen Jaycee organization, The Snow Queen Festival, past Festival General Chairperson or Ambassador.  The Guards select Frosty each year with specific criteria including: contributions to the Festival, community and state of South Dakota.  In the mid-1960s, GASM, Guards and Snow Men, was organized for former Snow Guards, Frostys and event organizers.  After each Festival, the Festival Ambassador and Frosty become new members of GASM.  The group meets yearly to renew old friendships, relive memories, and participate in Festival events.

Photo Courtesy of Dacotah Prairie Museum Photo Archives

1958 Snow Queen Janice Leisen, Aberdeen
with Gov. Joe Foss as Frosty

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2026 Guards

Jessica Hansen (Captain of the Guards), Dawn Bremer, Don Bremer and

Liz Flannery

In order to determine who is the mystery Frosty each year, clues are given to the public to see if they can guess who he (or she) is before the unveiling at Snow Queen Coronation.

Can you guess
this year's Frosty?

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This year's mystery Frosty is...

Scott

Solberg

Dakota Broadcasting

  • I was born in South Dakota.

  • I like many kinds of music

  • I own a snowblower.

  • I have more than one stocking hat

  • I've lived in 2 states.

  • I've been in 22 states & the District of Columbia

  • I have never been on a cruise ship.

  • I am married. 

  • My automobile does not have an auto start.

  • I do not own a boat.

  • I do like to travel.

  • I have more nieces than nephews.

  • My first job was delivering newspapers.

  • I was not born in Aberdeen. 

  • I grew up in 5 different house locations before I was 15

  • I play golf occasionally, but not very well.

  • I like sports!

  • I've lived both East River & West River South Dakota.

  • I used to wear a tie to work every day. 

  • My first elementary school does not exist anymore.

  • I've never lived on a farm. 

  • My spouse works in education.

  • I was SD Boys State, as a resident of the city of Milwaukee.

  • I was a member on a State Championship Sports team in my youth. 

  • In my life, I've had one dog, 3 cats and a rabbit.

  • As a young child, I walked out of a grocery store with an item. I had to apologize to the workers.

  • I've been to Washington DC.

  • I am a long time member of the YMCA. 

  • I LOVE chocolate.

  • O is my favorite Bingo letter. 

  • I have shot a goose in my lifetime.

  • My favorite color is blue. 

  • I've been to Branson. 

  • I have 2 children.

  • I have never owned a camper. 

  • My Parents were Pirates.

  • I play golf, but not very well.

  • I saw Ronald Reagan give a speech in person. 

  • I know many useless Sports Facts. 

  • I used to change channels on our TV with a pliers. 

  • My wife & I Love the Olympics. 

  • I am a horrible skater

  • I have personally attended a Super Bowl.

  • I once owned a Beta VCR player.

  • My first car was a 1973 Pontiac Bonneville.

  • I attended NSU but didn't graduate from there. 

  • In my lifetime, I've lived in 12 different places. 

  • I had a role in a Redfield Community Theater production.

  • I am a Taurus.

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2026 SD Snow Queen Brooklyn Kast with her Frosty Scott Solberg. 

  • I have visited the state of Hawaii more than once.

  • My favorite music group is Van Halen. 

  • I met my spouse at the zoo. 

  • I typically go to work at 8am. 

  • My children do not live in Aberdeen. 

  • I’m the oldest of 3 children. 

  • I'm a Grandparent. 

  • I once worked as a School Janitor.

  • I have been married for 37 years. 

  • I love to grill. 

  • I developed an appreciation for Pink Floyd music in my adult years. 

  • I was not much of an athlete, but I've always been an Athletic Supporter!

  • I go Deer Hunting every November. 

  • I clear my own snow.

  • I drive a pickup. 

  • I used to work at a Mexican Resturant.

  • My favorite TV show is Seinfeld. 

  • I do not have, nor have ever had Netflix. 

  • I LOVE NFL Red Zone.

  • My house does not have Christmas Lights.

  • I am a Shamrock & an Eagle. 

  • I coached Youth Sports, kids BB & Soccer. 

  • In my youth, I was a Bow-hunter.

  • My mom worked at a Bank.

  • I have 6 Grandchildren. 

  • I've attended many youth & varsity State Tournaments. 

  • I've worked in Aberdeen professionally since 1988.

  • My favorite Food is Chimichangas. 

  • I was born in Wessington Springs, SD. 

  • I've spent most of my life in Aberdeen. 

  • I have owned a Motorcycle. 

  • I wear glasses. .

  • My work is dependent on the air. 

  • I love a good documentary. 

  • My dad was a long-time teacher at Central High School. 

  • I went to school at "Old Central"

  • I was a 2-time All-State Band member in High School. 

  • I played a solo at a Winnipeg Blue Bombers Canadian Thanksgiving Football game. 

  • I received a degree from Brown Institute. 

  • Dean Kranhold was my favorite teacher. 

  • I used to have red hair. Now, more "silver".

  • My mom and sisters live in Aberdeen. 

  • My favorite sports team are the Twins, Seahawks & Cavaliers. 

  • My kids were Cavaliers, and now so are some of my Grandkids. 

  • Gene Reich & Rick Hansen were huge inspirations in my lifetime! 

  • You might know me from listening to sports on the radio. 

  • I was privileged to call games on the radio for 4 Aberdeen State Championship teams.

  • You probably know my voice, but not my face. 

  • I was Band President in High School 

  • I am a recent member of the Roncalli Hall of Fame. â€‹

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