Saint Paul, Minnesota

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Saint Paul, Minnesota?Eastern Minnesota, situated on the Mississippi River
2. How many people live in Saint Paul, Minnesota?311,527 (2020 Census)
3. When was Saint Paul, Minnesota built?November 1849 as the Town of Saint Paul
4. What kind of government does Saint Paul, Minnesota have?Mayor-Council system
5. What is the key historical figure?James J. Hill, industrialist and railroad magnate
6. Why was Saint Paul chosen as the capital of Minnesota?In November 1849, the Minnesota Territory's Legislative Assembly picked Saint Paul because it was already settled and had a good spot on the Mississippi River, which was important for travel and trade.

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