https://simplecast.com Saint Paul Stories A love letter to the city of Saint Paul! Telling the stories of the history, people, places, and events that make this place unique. www.saintpaulstories.com en Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:13 +0000 https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com Saint Paul Stories https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/df20c298-c91f-458e-9f59-f8d098db6698/78e0b140-95bc-49d7-8b9d-141100947be7/3000x3000/logo-original-5000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com episodic A love letter to the city of Saint Paul! Telling the stories of the history, people, places, and events that make this place unique. www.saintpaulstories.com Saint Paul Stories false https://feeds.simplecast.com/5LaUqKbb history, minnesota, saint paul, st. paul, twin cities Kristen Donaldson stpstories@gmail.com 45eee2e9-1c3e-4b7f-8662-df793d023fca Candyland & Chicago Mix Candyland, the sweet treats store, has been going strong and dishing up freshly popped popcorn in downtown St. Paul since 1932! Along the way they added candy and freshly made dipped chocolate treats, successfully fended up off trademark infringements, and invented the extremely popular Chicago Mix!

President and co-owner Brenda Lamb, and her daughter Trisha, join us to share the story of Candyland.

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/candyland-chicago-mix-XXPg31KE Candyland, the sweet treats store, has been going strong and dishing up freshly popped popcorn in downtown St. Paul since 1932! Along the way they added candy and freshly made dipped chocolate treats, successfully fended up off trademark infringements, and invented the extremely popular Chicago Mix!

President and co-owner Brenda Lamb, and her daughter Trisha, join us to share the story of Candyland.

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Song title: All Mine

]]> Candyland & Chicago Mix Kristen Donaldson 00:41:40 Candyland, the sweet treats store, has been going strong since 1932 in downtown St. Paul! Candyland, the sweet treats store, has been going strong since 1932 in downtown St. Paul! st. paul, twin cities, saint paul, candy store, minnesota, candyland false full 16 d4752bec-508c-4ec8-b3bf-9428320e24a6 Booth Brown House The Booth Brown House is a historic building on Como Avenue (between Hamline & Snelling) operated by Salvation Army since 1913, with a mission that has evolved with the times.

My guests today are Vida Peterson, former employee and current Advisory Council member, and Kim Heikkila author of Booth Girls: Pregnancy, Adoption and the Secrets We Kept.

 

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/booth-brown-house-I4pm6OMM The Booth Brown House is a historic building on Como Avenue (between Hamline & Snelling) operated by Salvation Army since 1913, with a mission that has evolved with the times.

My guests today are Vida Peterson, former employee and current Advisory Council member, and Kim Heikkila author of Booth Girls: Pregnancy, Adoption and the Secrets We Kept.

 

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Song title: All Mine

]]> Booth Brown House Kristen Donaldson 00:45:09 Learn the fascinating history behind the Booth Brown House on Como Avenue. Learn the fascinating history behind the Booth Brown House on Como Avenue. rescue home, st paul, adoption false full 15 8709da48-ff8f-4aa0-9791-b0329c0961ff Billy Williams The longest-serving full-time employee in Minnesota State Capitol history, Billy Williams worked in the Governor's office for 52 years, alongside 14 consecutive governors!

Born in downtown St. Paul in 1877, to an African American father and a white mother, Billy lived a fascinating life - a talented baseball player and gatekeeper to the Governor who was universally loved and respected by all who knew him.

Click HERE to read Frank White's article: "Billy Williams: From a Star on the Baseball Diamond to a Star at the Minnesota State Capitol."

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/billy-williams-l_gfYkbz The longest-serving full-time employee in Minnesota State Capitol history, Billy Williams worked in the Governor's office for 52 years, alongside 14 consecutive governors!

Born in downtown St. Paul in 1877, to an African American father and a white mother, Billy lived a fascinating life - a talented baseball player and gatekeeper to the Governor who was universally loved and respected by all who knew him.

Click HERE to read Frank White's article: "Billy Williams: From a Star on the Baseball Diamond to a Star at the Minnesota State Capitol."

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Billy Williams Kristen Donaldson 00:39:00 Billy Williams worked in the Governor's office at the Minnesota State Capitol for 52 years, and 14 consecutive governors! Billy Williams worked in the Governor's office at the Minnesota State Capitol for 52 years, and 14 consecutive governors! false full 14 19176697-501f-4425-ad8b-b3335cc4b0a9 Mushroom Valley & The Caves of St. Paul The caves below the West side neighborhood of St. Paul are all man-made, and have quite the varied history – from mining for silica, to growing mushrooms to hosting fashionable nightclubs – these spaces have reflected the times in fascinating ways!

Author and geologist Greg Brick joins us to share his expertise and stories!

Minnesota Speleological Survey

MN Caving Club

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/mushroom-valley-the-caves-of-st-paul-oVGVpk6F The caves below the West side neighborhood of St. Paul are all man-made, and have quite the varied history – from mining for silica, to growing mushrooms to hosting fashionable nightclubs – these spaces have reflected the times in fascinating ways!

Author and geologist Greg Brick joins us to share his expertise and stories!

Minnesota Speleological Survey

MN Caving Club

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Mushroom Valley & The Caves of St. Paul Kristen Donaldson 00:46:17 The caves below the West side neighborhood of St. Paul have a fascinating history! The caves below the West side neighborhood of St. Paul have a fascinating history! st. paul, wabasha street caves, saint paul, saint paul caves, minnesota caves false full 13 2da16f35-7ac1-462d-b21d-94e429852a56 Part II: Alvin "Creepy" Karpis & The Barker Gang Cynthia Schreiner Smith, co-author of Alvin Karpis and the Barker Gang in Minnesota, returns for part 2! Alvin Karpis and the Barker gang pulled off both the Hamm and Bremer kidnappings, collected the ransom money, and almost got away with it!

Do you love the Minnesota State Fair? Check out Kristen's other podcast Info Booth Ladies!

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/part-ii-alvin-creepy-karpis-the-barker-gang-jEiE5WlC Cynthia Schreiner Smith, co-author of Alvin Karpis and the Barker Gang in Minnesota, returns for part 2! Alvin Karpis and the Barker gang pulled off both the Hamm and Bremer kidnappings, collected the ransom money, and almost got away with it!

Do you love the Minnesota State Fair? Check out Kristen's other podcast Info Booth Ladies!

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

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Song title: All Mine

]]> Part II: Alvin "Creepy" Karpis & The Barker Gang Kristen Donaldson 00:24:47 Part 2 of the Karpis Barker Gang story - find out how they finally brought down the O'Connor System! Part 2 of the Karpis Barker Gang story - find out how they finally brought down the O'Connor System! true crime, gangsters, minnesota, history podcast, st paul, true crime history, ma barker false full 12 c6169c7c-bf8f-479c-808b-b0c7bc7b5a99 Alvin "Creepy" Karpis & The Barker Gang Cynthia Schreiner Smith, co-author of Alvin Karpis and the Barker Gang in Minnesota, returns to tell us the stories of the William Hamm & Edward Bremer kidnappings - which terrorized and thrilled Saint Paul in the mid-1930's! Both the Hamm's and Schmidt's breweries were cranking out beer after prohibition ended, making their wealthy owners prime targets for kidnapping. Alvin Karpis and the Barker gang pulled off both kidnappings, collected the ransom money, and almost got away with it!

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/alvin-creepy-karpis-the-barker-gang-2g_iK0Xf Cynthia Schreiner Smith, co-author of Alvin Karpis and the Barker Gang in Minnesota, returns to tell us the stories of the William Hamm & Edward Bremer kidnappings - which terrorized and thrilled Saint Paul in the mid-1930's! Both the Hamm's and Schmidt's breweries were cranking out beer after prohibition ended, making their wealthy owners prime targets for kidnapping. Alvin Karpis and the Barker gang pulled off both kidnappings, collected the ransom money, and almost got away with it!

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Alvin "Creepy" Karpis & The Barker Gang Kristen Donaldson 00:39:23 The Karpis-Barker Gang robbed, murdered, & kidnapped their way to gangster infamy! The Karpis-Barker Gang robbed, murdered, & kidnapped their way to gangster infamy! st. paul, gangster, twin cities, true crime, barker karpis gang, alvin karpis, st paul, kidnapping, ma barker false full 11 2f7fcde1-0dd6-4f1d-8a1a-cebea73a1aa4 The Tourney: 80 Years of Hockey Tradition A legendary tradition that takes place in downtown St. Paul every March, the Minnesota State High School League Boys State Hockey Tournament has been going strong since 1945! 

"Tourney Time: Stories From The Minnesota Boys' State Hockey Tournament" is available at book retailers, or CLICK HERE to purchase a copy from the Minnesota Historical Society.

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tourney-80-years-of-hockey-tradition-gAekxeDe A legendary tradition that takes place in downtown St. Paul every March, the Minnesota State High School League Boys State Hockey Tournament has been going strong since 1945! 

"Tourney Time: Stories From The Minnesota Boys' State Hockey Tournament" is available at book retailers, or CLICK HERE to purchase a copy from the Minnesota Historical Society.

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> The Tourney: 80 Years of Hockey Tradition Kristen Donaldson 00:41:16 David La Vaque, co-author of Tourney Time, joins us to talk about the venerated Boys State Hockey Tournament. David La Vaque, co-author of Tourney Time, joins us to talk about the venerated Boys State Hockey Tournament. high school, mnhsl, minnesota, st paul, hockey tourney, tournament, hockey, xcel energy center false full 10 64ffcb24-37a6-4f14-a41a-6723bd849eca Ice Palaces & the Saint Paul Winter Carnival! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is a storied tradition treasured across generations of Saint Paulites, tracing is roots back to 1886. The very first winter carnival featured a beautiful ice castle, and that magic has been repeated many times over the years. 

My guests on the show are Randy Dewitz - Operations Director for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, and Bob Olsen - Ice Palace Historian for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. These guys sure know a lot about ice!

The Winter Carnival runs January 25 - February 4, 2024. Click HERE to check out the schedule of events!

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/ice-palaces-the-saint-paul-winter-carnival-puk88QbV The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is a storied tradition treasured across generations of Saint Paulites, tracing is roots back to 1886. The very first winter carnival featured a beautiful ice castle, and that magic has been repeated many times over the years. 

My guests on the show are Randy Dewitz - Operations Director for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, and Bob Olsen - Ice Palace Historian for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. These guys sure know a lot about ice!

The Winter Carnival runs January 25 - February 4, 2024. Click HERE to check out the schedule of events!

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Ice Palaces & the Saint Paul Winter Carnival! Kristen Donaldson 00:49:22 History and logistics of Ice Palaces at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival! History and logistics of Ice Palaces at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival! ice castle, ice palace, winter carnival, minnesota, st paul, st paul winter carnival false full 9 d214f0a4-602b-4e0e-a1fd-e5da2b1b4648 Mancini's Char House & Lounge Mancini's Char House & Lounge is a fixture of West 7th Street in Saint Paul, and one my very favorite restaurants of all time!

 

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:30:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/mancinis-char-house-lounge-Lyvf2WwM Mancini's Char House & Lounge is a fixture of West 7th Street in Saint Paul, and one my very favorite restaurants of all time!

 

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Mancini's Char House & Lounge Kristen Donaldson 00:33:31 An iconic & historic supper club on W. 7th Street! An iconic & historic supper club on W. 7th Street! steakhouse, st. paul, saint paul, minnesota, supper club, mancini, west 7th, st paul false full 8 be093fd2-c6f8-42c5-a562-88344a27d57f Holiday Memories & Downtown Department Stores Kathy Johnson Keran joins us to reminisce about holiday memories of downtown department stores, and author Kristal Leebrick shares favorite stories from her book: Thank You For Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores. Click HERE for a link to buy the book!

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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www.saintpaulstories.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 5 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/holiday-memories-downtown-department-stores-OEmdTams Kathy Johnson Keran joins us to reminisce about holiday memories of downtown department stores, and author Kristal Leebrick shares favorite stories from her book: Thank You For Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores. Click HERE for a link to buy the book!

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

Facebook: @saintpaulstories

www.saintpaulstories.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Holiday Memories & Downtown Department Stores Kristen Donaldson 00:31:04 Memories of Christmas time and shopping at downtown department stores! Memories of Christmas time and shopping at downtown department stores! false full 7 6f6a8c0e-e73e-4f9b-908f-23a5c8bc0362 BOOYA! Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/booya-cwLqjLwi Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

Facebook: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

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Song title: All Mine

]]> BOOYA! Kristen Donaldson 00:32:55 A beloved Saint Paul tradition, we're talking booya - as in the communal stew, not the exclamation! A beloved Saint Paul tradition, we're talking booya - as in the communal stew, not the exclamation! st. paul, community, mn, minnesota, fundraiser false full 6 5cfd3d0f-e9e8-4d46-9d44-6867a136b133 Jim Thompson - with Bill Green To learn more about Jim Thompson and the history of civil rights in Minnesota, click HERE for Bill Green's book A Peculiar Imbalance, or HERE for Degrees of Freedom.

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/jim-thompson-with-bill-green-MF_yeHfv To learn more about Jim Thompson and the history of civil rights in Minnesota, click HERE for Bill Green's book A Peculiar Imbalance, or HERE for Degrees of Freedom.

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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www.saintpaulstories.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Jim Thompson - with Bill Green Kristen Donaldson 00:28:02 Did you know one of Saint Paul's first residents was a successful black man who spoke 3 languages, donated funds to build a church, and was respected and loved by his neighbors? Did you know one of Saint Paul's first residents was a successful black man who spoke 3 languages, donated funds to build a church, and was respected and loved by his neighbors? st. paul, slavery, civil rights, minnesota, st paul, james thompson false full 5 f054dcba-b4c8-42b8-bac7-be35a85c983a Conny's Creamy Cone Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 7 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/connys-creamy-cone-DEiJOoeD Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Song title: All Mine

]]> Conny's Creamy Cone Kristen Donaldson 00:38:41 Conny McCullough is the namesake of Conny's Creamy Cone at Dale Street and Maryland Avenue! Conny McCullough is the namesake of Conny's Creamy Cone at Dale Street and Maryland Avenue! st. paul, saint paul, minnesota, connies, connys false full 4 ef0f055d-652d-43d4-b4bd-b6054e6c3cdb Frank White & The History of Black Baseball in Saint Paul Click here for Frank White's Significant Minnesota African Americans Resource List.

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

Facebook: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/frank-white-the-history-of-black-baseball-in-saint-paul-frrsvLtX Click here for Frank White's Significant Minnesota African Americans Resource List.

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Frank White & The History of Black Baseball in Saint Paul Kristen Donaldson 00:36:39 Frank White, author of They Played for the Love of the Game - Untold Stories of Black Baseball in Minnesota. Frank White, author of They Played for the Love of the Game - Untold Stories of Black Baseball in Minnesota. st. paul, toni stone, history, minnesota, black baseball false full 3 40e32a13-0d79-46d6-99b5-ef644123b6a6 The O'Connor System - with Paul Maccabee Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Hosted by Kristen Donaldson, Saint Paul Stories is a love letter to the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota – celebrating the history and stories that make our beloved hometown unique.

Filled with neighborhoods like Rice Street, Frogtown, Lowertown, Highland Park, Swede Hollow, the West side, Payne Avenue, Rondo, Grand Avenue – every part of Saint Paul has its own distinct character, history, and...Saint Paul Stories.

We'll cover the remembered and the forgotten, the tragic and the hilarious – our city has it all, so join us as we zoom in and peel back the layers of…Saint Paul Stories.

www.saintpaulstories.com

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Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories!

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

Facebook: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/the-oconnor-system-with-paul-maccabee-rY7zjIQN Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Hosted by Kristen Donaldson, Saint Paul Stories is a love letter to the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota – celebrating the history and stories that make our beloved hometown unique.

Filled with neighborhoods like Rice Street, Frogtown, Lowertown, Highland Park, Swede Hollow, the West side, Payne Avenue, Rondo, Grand Avenue – every part of Saint Paul has its own distinct character, history, and...Saint Paul Stories.

We'll cover the remembered and the forgotten, the tragic and the hilarious – our city has it all, so join us as we zoom in and peel back the layers of…Saint Paul Stories.

www.saintpaulstories.com

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Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories!

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

Facebook: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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www.saintpaulstories.com

 

Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> The O'Connor System - with Paul Maccabee Kristen Donaldson 00:27:30 Author Paul Maccabee joins us to explain The O'Connor System - a shocking agreement between criminals and the Saint Paul Police Department! Author Paul Maccabee joins us to explain The O'Connor System - a shocking agreement between criminals and the Saint Paul Police Department! st. paul, gangster, minnesota, st paul, corruption false full 1 36b8ced1-ed7f-4237-be61-7461bda09173 Ghost Stories - with Cynthia Schreiner Smith Check out Cynthia's company CynCity Tours at their website: www.cyncitytours.com

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

Facebook: @saintpaulstories

www.saintpaulstories.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

Facebook: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/ghost-stories-with-cynthia-schreiner-smith-Xf6xeuTv Check out Cynthia's company CynCity Tours at their website: www.cyncitytours.com

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

Facebook: @saintpaulstories

www.saintpaulstories.com

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

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Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Ghost Stories - with Cynthia Schreiner Smith Kristen Donaldson 00:26:48 Cynthia, of the eponymous CynCity Tours, shares some spooky Saint Paul ghost stories! Cynthia, of the eponymous CynCity Tours, shares some spooky Saint Paul ghost stories! st. paul, twin cities, minnesota, ghost stories, haunted false full 2 8c0e8565-71db-48c3-b0a9-072ce3ebff01 Welcome to Saint Paul Stories Hosted by Kristen Donaldson, Saint Paul Stories is a love letter to the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota – celebrating the history and stories that make our beloved hometown unique.

Filled with neighborhoods like Rice Street, Frogtown, Lowertown, Highland Park, Swede Hollow, the West side, Payne Avenue, Rondo, Grand Avenue – every part of Saint Paul has its own distinct character, history, and...Saint Paul Stories.

We'll cover the remembered and the forgotten, the tragic and the hilarious – our city has it all, so join us as we zoom in and peel back the layers of… Saint Paul Stories.

www.saintpaulstories.com

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Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories!

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

Facebook: @saintpaulstories

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

Facebook: @saintpaulstories

www.saintpaulstories.com

 

Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:59:08 +0000 stpstories@gmail.com (Kristen Donaldson) https://saint-paul-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-saint-paul-stories-kpy17B9p Hosted by Kristen Donaldson, Saint Paul Stories is a love letter to the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota – celebrating the history and stories that make our beloved hometown unique.

Filled with neighborhoods like Rice Street, Frogtown, Lowertown, Highland Park, Swede Hollow, the West side, Payne Avenue, Rondo, Grand Avenue – every part of Saint Paul has its own distinct character, history, and...Saint Paul Stories.

We'll cover the remembered and the forgotten, the tragic and the hilarious – our city has it all, so join us as we zoom in and peel back the layers of… Saint Paul Stories.

www.saintpaulstories.com

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Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories!

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

Facebook: @saintpaulstories

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Saint Paul Stories: A podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history, one Saint Paul story at a time!

Do you have a Saint Paul Story? Contact us at: stpstories@gmail.com

Follow us on social media to see photos that accompany our stories.

Instagram: @saintpaulstories

Facebook: @saintpaulstories

www.saintpaulstories.com

 

Music by Sarah Morris: www.sarahmorrismusic.com

Song title: All Mine

]]> Welcome to Saint Paul Stories Kristen Donaldson 00:02:46 Welcome to Saint Paul Stories - a podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history one Saint Paul story at a time! Welcome to Saint Paul Stories - a podcast falling down the rabbit hole of history one Saint Paul story at a time! st. paul, twin cities, saint paul, history, minnesota false trailer