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About Saint Paul

Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota, and is known for its late-Victorian architecture homes and lakes. Major attractions include the Como Zoo and Conservatory, and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Each year in the winter season the Saint Paul Winter Carnival is held anualy. Among the biggest companies in Saint Paul are Ford, and Ecolab. The biggest schools here are the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, St. Paul Campus, and Metropolitan State University. One of the best places to visit when you are in Saint Paul is the Science Museum of Minnesota. Famous persons from Saint Paul include playwright August Wilson and photographer John Vachon. Saint Paul is the Arts and Culture Capital of the Midwest, with over 52,000 theater seats, three world class museums, and a vibrant grass roots arts community. Each year 7 million visitors come to see world renowned groups like the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, national treasures like Penumbra Theatre Company, and a music scene ranging from Mint Condition to Tapes and Tapes. A cluster of warehouse renovations created the country's largest concentration of live/work space for studio artists. Saint Paul has a literary history as rich as any, with giants from Fitzgerald to Keillor. Finally with fan-friendly sporting attractions ranging from Saint Paul Saints to the Minnesota Wild, there is something for everyone in Saint Paul.

-- Latest Update 2011/02/06 by Unknown