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St Paul was founded on the site of an early fur-trading post and it became territorial capital in 1849 and state capital in 1858. The city was a booming river port and transportation center, especially after the arrival of the railroad in 1862.

The capitol, completed in 1904 and designed by Cass, was modeled after St. Peter's in Rome. Near the capitol are the Cathedral of St. Paul; the state historical society building, containing a museum and library; and the St. Paul Arts and Science Center. Other points of interest in the area are Fort Snelling State Park and the Sibley House Museum (1835), home of the first territorial governor.

The Science Museum of Minnesota allows a visit with polar bears, exploration, and a boat trip down the Mississippi River at this innovative museum. Nearby Bloomington is home to The Mall of America, which contains 520 stores and an indoor amusement park.

St. Paul has a notable chamber orchestra, opera company, conservatory, and several musical theaters. The city's many educational institutions include Bethel University, the College of St. Catherine, Concordia University, Hamline University, Macalester College, the University of St. Thomas, the William Mitchell College of Law, as well as several theological seminaries. A branch of the University of Minnesota is also in St Paul.

Noted “A Prairie Home Companion” radio host, Garrison Keillor, shows off his home town of St Paul through his stories of heritage and family settings on the famous radio program where listeners share in the uniqueness of the city. Other famous people who have Saint Paul as their birthplace are F. Scott Fitzgerald, LeRoy Neiman, and Charles M. Schultz.

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Newspapers are St. Paul Pioneer Press, Twin Cities
Saint Paul Sports teams are Golden Bears, Saints, Tigers
Local Schools are Bethel University, Concordia University