Saint Paul

Saint Paul

Saint Paul (abbreviated St. Paul) is the capital of the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Ramsey County.^[4] Historically a major railroad and commercial center for the Upper Midwest, the decline of those industries in the last half of the 20th century has changed the local economy and cultural identity of the city.^[5] One of the oldest cities in Minnesota, Saint Paul is a grouping of urban villages and historic neighborhoods along the Mississippi River.^[6][7]

As of 2020, its population was 311,527, making it the 63rd-largest city in the United States, the 11th-most populous in the Midwest, and the 20th most densely populated large city (among cities with a population of more than 250,000) in the nation.^[8][9] Most of the city lies east of the Mississippi River at the confluence with the Minnesota River. Minneapolis, the state's largest city, is mostly across the Mississippi River to the west. Together, they are known as the "Twin Cities". They are the core of Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, home to nearly 3.7 million and the third-largest in the Midwest.^[10]

The Legislative Assembly of the Minnesota Territory established the Town of St. Paul as its capital near existing Dakota Sioux settlements in November 1849. It remained a town until 1854. The Dakota name for where Saint Paul is situated is "Imnizaska" for the "white rock" bluffs along the river.^[11] The city is known for the Xcel Energy Center, home to the Minnesota Wild, and Allianz Field, which is the home of the Minnesota United.^[12] Regionally, it is known for the Science Museum of Minnesota.^[13] As a business area of the Upper Midwest, it is the headquarters of companies such as Ecolab.^[14] Saint Paul and Minneapolis are also known for their high literacy rate.

For more information on the St Paul Police Department:

https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/police

For more information on St Paul schools:

http://https://www.spps.org/schools