Saint Paul Stories

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 Candylan...

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...

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 k...

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 Pau...

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 t...

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...

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 podcas...

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...

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: @s...

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

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 Min...

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 . ............................................................... 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.co...

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 Min...

Click here for Frank White's Significant Minnesota African Americans Resource List. ..................................................................... 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. Instagr...

Check out Cynthia's company CynCity Tours at their website: www.cyncitytours.com ......... 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.saintpaul...

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 Ave...

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...Sain...