Saint Paul Stories

Saint Paul Stories
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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

  1. 12/16/2025

    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.   ...........   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

    45 min

  2. 04/15/2025

    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." ...........   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

    39 min

  3. 01/28/2025

    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 ...........   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

    46 min

  4. 06/11/2024

    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! ...........   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

    25 min

  5. 06/04/2024

    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! ...........   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

    39 min

  6. 03/05/2024

    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. ...........   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

    41 min

  7. 01/23/2024

    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! ...........   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

    49 min

  8. 12/12/2023

    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!   ...........   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

    34 min
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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

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  • Creator
    Saint Paul Stories
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Saint Paul Stories