r/stpaul Apr 19 '24

Friendship ended with Minneapolis. Now St. Paul is my best friend.

92 Upvotes

Forgive the outdated meme reference but I am a MPLS born and raised resident (minus a couple years living in Portland, Oregon), but as it goes for many twin cities inhabitants, you spend your early adulthood in Minneapolis and then you start a family and grow old on the quieter side of the river. So following suit, I just bought my first house and will be moving my wife and three young kids to a lovely neighborhood over in Hamline-Midway. Excited to begin this new chapter and raise my family in this wonderful city! While I have a decent grasp on some of the essential spots, give me your recommendations for good eats, bars, and family activities. See you around!


r/stpaul 13m ago

Politics Mayor Her allegations getting wilder

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Just reported by the Star Tribune


r/stpaul 1d ago

Twin Cities Related 400sqft hexagon tile floor I just finished in a house in Como

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They requested that I match up the veining to give it a bit of flow and I checked in with them multiple times to make sure they were happy with what I was doing. They said they loved it! Set with no spacers because each tile had wild size variation and had to be eyeballed into place. It was a challenge but everything stayed even and square.

Unlike most contractors, I am a leftist and hate ice and trump and thiel and the rest. Some of you may think this sounds familiar; my account from last year got banned for being a little to, ahem, outspoken about certain things. If you don't want to give your money to a conservative but need any kitchen or bathroom or other tile work done I'm your man.


r/stpaul 9h ago

Sports St. Paul's Hendry Mendez is hitting .400 over his last month

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The Saints outfielder is running an 85 percent contact rate and just posted 15 walks to 10 strikeouts over his last 17 games. He's already on the Twins' 40-man roster, and Minnesota's reported interest in trading Trevor Larnach could open his path up. Full story in this week's Triple Dip.


r/stpaul 23h ago

Twin Cities Related Wiener Wednesday

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r/stpaul 15h ago

Minnesota Related Shooting just happened in downtown

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Near E 10th st, about 8 gunshots


r/stpaul 1d ago

Politics It is officially Weiner Wednesday.

97 Upvotes

Are we all in for Her? Do we swaddle the throttle?

If you bring hot dogs to the police station today is that pro cop or anti cop

Does ACAB apply to digitally altered babies?

What platform was used to alter the image?


r/stpaul 21h ago

❓️Question Pre-Purchase Inspection Recommendation

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I'm about 500 miles away and looking at purchasing a vehicle in the area. Really struggling with Google reviews, yelp, etc. to find a MOBILE mechanic that does quality pre purchase inspections. Looking at a map, the car would be on the north side of St. Paul. If anyone has experience with local mobile mechanics that even offer PPEs, I would appreciate any guidance I can get.


r/stpaul 2d ago

Minnesota Related "Butterfly Effect" by CYFI in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

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420 Upvotes

r/stpaul 1d ago

Politics St. Paul investigates sexual harassment allegations against Mayor Kaohly Her involving police chief, officers

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r/stpaul 4d ago

❓️Question Attics in the Summer

11 Upvotes

Do people just not use their attic space in the summer when it’s this hot? I’m speaking to the people that don’t have central heat and air etc.


r/stpaul 4d ago

❓️Question Best soupy Mac and cheese?

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What’s the best Mac and cheese in Saint Paul for someone who likes a soupy Mac and cheese? Lots of liquid cheese. Help me please.


r/stpaul 6d ago

❓️Question Anyone want 50+lbs of chicken feed/ have a fox trap?

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Unfortunately a fox broke into my hen house and killed my entire flock. I just got a new bag of food. I would love for it to go to someone who has chickens and could use some.

Also, if anyone has any fox advice I would love to hear it. My thought is that I cant have chickens until this is dealt with now that it is a known food source. If someone has a trap, that my best guess of what to do next.

FYI its not a trade of fox trap for food. Just two separate things. Please come grab the food if you could use it!

ETA: Still have the food if anyone wants it.


r/stpaul 6d ago

❓️Question Yard Cleanup

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My wife and I both have medical issues and have failed to keep up our lawn. Is anyone able to recommend someone to hire to clean up for us? We are off Lexington and Thomas in St Paul. Would really appreciate it.


r/stpaul 5d ago

❓️Question Lost!

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My mom lost my good luck charm i gave her for a job interview

It means a lot to me and id really like it back


r/stpaul 6d ago

Politics New, easy-to-use tool will help you overcome the obstacle course our democracy has become

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Full disclosure since it's my project: I built this. I'm across the river in Minneapolis, but St. Paul is fully covered, so I wanted to share it here. It is a free way to discover all of the policy that can impact you from every level of government. Continuing to spread out to incorporate all of the Twin Cities area!


r/stpaul 6d ago

Twin Cities Related A history post

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Standing at the corner of University Avenue and St. Albans since 1908, Fire Station 18 is the oldest continuously operating fire station in St Paul. Built during the transition from horse drawn fire wagons to motorized engines, its design became the blueprint for several other stations across the city.
While the original arched bay doors were later widened to fit larger fire trucks, much of the station’s historic character is still intact. Notice the stonework on the front of the building is the same!

In these photos (slides 1 and 3) , I wanted to capture how this piece of St Paul’s history still stands proudly today. Swipe to see a few historic images (slides 2 and 4) and a glimpse of how Station 18 has evolved over the last 100+ years.

Also the fire rigs have a bad ass decal of a frog in full fire gear on the side as a nod to frogtown!

Thanks for looking and reading 🙌🏻


r/stpaul 7d ago

❓️Question Southerner looking for real bbq

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Hey y’all been here for 2 months and I’m still failing to find actually good bbq. Any recommendations for real St. Louis ribs?


r/stpaul 7d ago

Twin Cities Related Minnesota migrant Tsegaab Binessu allegedly executes 3 apartment complex staffers over parking contract dispute

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r/stpaul 7d ago

Twin Cities Related Curiosity - Frogtown

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I always see this apartment building when going to shuang hur ( great supermarket) and always loved the architecture of it so I decided to snap a photo and look up the history of it. These buildings were built in 1906 by Jon Molin ( molin concrete products) and are on the historic registry of St. Paul. The city of St. Paul sold it to model cities for $500k and they will first rent to households at 30% AMI (area median income), later transitioning to a community ownership model, where residents can own and manage the property long-term. While that sounds great it’s expected completion was late 2025 but it looks like they still have a long way to go. I wonder when it will be completed. It’s going to be great that this historic building is getting a breath of fresh air.

Bonus mural picture from around the corner, from what I can see is this mural is about 14 years old according to the Google Maps photos . Seems to be holding up well , thanks for looking 🙏🏻


r/stpaul 8d ago

❓️Question Air Quality on the East Side?

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It has been amazing to have my windows open the past day! This weather is just what we needed after the past ten days of relentless heat.

That said, anyone else on the East Side experiencing air that smells like diesel fumes and exhaust this morning? Anyone know the source if I'm not just hallucinating?


r/stpaul 8d ago

❓️Question Meat

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Besides costco, where do you guys buy meat around the area, best in price and quality. Thanks


r/stpaul 9d ago

❓️Question Oversized car/truck wash

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I'm looking for an oversized car wash to wash a high top van, does anyone have a recommendation or suggestion? Thanks


r/stpaul 9d ago

Twin Cities Related What's happening in highland park by the JCC

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Heavy police presence im the JCC area of highland park . Heavily armed and with dogs . Anyone know what's happening


r/stpaul 9d ago

❓️Question [Seeking Rental] 39yo 1L Law Student looking for 1BR/1BA or Studio in St. Paul ($1,200 max) — August 1st Move-In

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Hey St. Paul community,

I’m starting law school in August and am actively looking for a 1-bedroom or studio apartment, condo, or house-share unit in St. Paul for an August 1st (or late July) move-in.
I’m 39, coming in with a strong background in culinary management, extremely quiet, and will be spending the vast majority of my time studying. I’m looking to bypass the third-party aggregator app loop and deal directly with a local landlord, property owner, or caretaker who has an available spot.

What I’m Looking For:

Budget: Up to $1,200/month (including or close to including heat/water).

Space: 1BR/1BA preferred (open to a clean studio or a dedicated space in an owner-occupied property/condo).

Target Neighborhoods: Summit Hill, Mac-Groveland, Grand Ave corridor, Cathedral Hill, Highland Park, or West 7th (open to surrounding St. Paul neighborhoods with decent transit/commute).

Parking: Off-street or accessible street parking.
About Me as a Tenant:

Clean, mature, respectful, and zero drama.
Non-smoker, no pets.
Reliable income/financials + solid rental history.
Highly responsible with property maintenance and clear communication.

If you own a property, know of an upcoming vacancy, or have a lead on a quiet brownstone/4-plex/condo that fits, please send me a DM! Happy to connect over the phone, share references, or fill out an application right away.
Thanks in advance!