People love living in North St Paul. And I am not talking about living on the north side of Minnesota's capital city; I am referring to the City of North St Paul, located just EAST of St. Paul Minnesota along Highway 36. It is a quaint little town with a rich history that was founded in 1870 by Henry Castle on the banks of Silver Lake. He named the town's main streets after his children, Henry, Helen, Margaret and Charles. When it incorporated in 1887, 221 people called the Village of North St. Paul home. From those humble beginnings, the town has grown considerably. As of 2008, nearly 12,000 people call the City of North St. Paul, Minnesota home.
Here is a top ten list of reasons why this community is such a great place to live.
#10-Water and Electric. Most cities provide the basic utilities of water and electricity to its residents. But few communities can boast water from five wells drilled deep into the earth for a pure, natural source of drinking water and their own power grid like North St. Paul can!
#9-Local Police and Fire. The City of North St. Paul is proud to have its own police department and volunteer fire department.
#8-Cowern Elementary, Richardson Elementary and North St Paul High School. Go Polars! North St. Paul has two K-5 grade schools and a high school within its borders. Cowern Elementary is located on the south side of 36 at Margaret St and South Ave. While both Richardson Elementary and North High School are located on the north side of 36. Richardson bisects 16th Avenue and North is located along 11th Avenue. All three schools are an integral part of the North St. Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale School District #622.
#7-Silver Lake Park, Beach and Fishing Pier. Many North St. Paul children have learned to swim on brisk summer mornings in the water of Silver Lake , a tradition that continues into today! And few resident can say they have never dropped by the annual Historical Society summer Ice Cream Social for a vanilla cone scooped by a neighbor. Although there are several other parks and playgrounds scattered throughout North St. Paul, Silver Lake is one of the most often visited.
#6-Unique taste treats! Homemade French fries at Village Pizza, Broasted Chicken from Pizza Factory and award winning homemade ice cream from the HomeTown Creamery ice cream shop are just a few of the delectable treats served daily in North St. Paul.
#5-Booya! The fall tradition of the North St. Paul fireman's booya is an experience that no resident of North St Paul can resist! After a night of cooking up a ‘secret recipe'stew in giant pots, the volunteer fire department serves up their brew for all. Whether purchased by the bowl or pot, it is a fall tradition enjoyed by community residents for nearly a century!
#4- Friday Night History Cruz. Love classic cars? Spend a Friday evening in North St. Paul for the History Cruz. Hundreds of car enthusiasts invade the main street of downtown North St. Paul, 7th Avenue, to show off their prized vehicles and see the shiny chrome fenders of yesteryear.
#3-The Snowman. The snowman has been greeting the residents of North St. Paul since it was constructed in the 1970's. It was originally downtown behind what is now K&J Catering, but later moved to a park at the corner of Hwy 36 and Margaret Street. For those keeping statistics, the snowman is 44 feet tall and weighs about 20 tons!
#2-Eclectic Options for Living. Whether you want the convenience of a low-maintenance townhome, a historical turn of the century treasure, a 1950's rambler or bungalow, or a recently constructed, modified two story, you can find an affordable option to rent or purchase in North St Paul.
#1-Friendly People. The number one reason for living in North St Paul is the welcoming community atmosphere. Isn't that what most people search for in a place to call home?
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Teri, You certainly make a great case for living in North St. Paul, MN - and this is a list I would share with prospective home sellers, as well. It proves that you "get" North St. Paul and you are the best advocate any homeseller could have for promoting their community as well as their home. Great job!
Margaret--Thank you! Though I live in Anoka County now, I grew up in North St. Paul and bought my first home in the community...so I really do "know" North St. Paul! It is always a pleasure to help sell a North St. Paul home!
Hi Teri,
This is a great idea for a marketing piece. i love it!
Teri
Wonderful area and post. Do they still have that "Clair Street Broiler" in St. Paul?
Teri, North St. Paul sounds like the perfect home for family living. Thanks for the highlights!!
Hi Teri -- What a fun town -- sounds very warm and inviting. I clicked on your "Free Relocation Packet" but it just took me to the general website where I couldn't find this -- as a general FYI. Perhaps it's there and I just didn't find it?
I grew up in Ohio and it got cold there every winter. I do miss the change of seasons. However I could never change my year round summer, I have grown to love.
Teri, Number #: ARTFUL DISTRACTIONS! You might want to list them all in a post, it was a series I will never forget and I'm sure many people haven't seen them. Those of us that have want to see them again :)
Okay I believe you. But just tell me this: How cold does it get there, wind-chill wise? My bones are shivering just thinking about it.
Teri,
I lived in the Twin Cities (Roseville, Arden Hills and North Oaks) until 5 years ago when I moved to Kauai, Hawaii. The photo of the snowman made me smile. I remember it!
Teri - Wonderful local piece. North Saint Paul sounds like a great place and you sure highlighted this.
Teri - I just love that Snowman! This is a great way to present the community of North St. Paul and why it's such a wonderful place to live.
Teri - A very nice overview of your area... I've always loved MN and have visited a few times in my youth. Would love to come back and see it again let alone move there. You've made me think about it some more.... Nice Post! :-)
Hi Teri - A nice post about a suburb in our Twin Cities that doesn't get as much exposure as a lot of other places. Of course the exposure they just got a couple weeks ago wasn't that great either.
It was a good write-up that really highlighted the positive aspects - I may have to do something similar for the Dakota County cities I focus on.
I spent six winters up there... and never saw the snowman. I guess I have to make a trip.
Great idea for a blog post, it sounds like you have a wonderful community and a great place for people to call home! Thanks for the info.
I think the community should get together and get that poor snowman some new arms! LOL
What a great post about your community and the wonderful reasons to call it home. I do wonder how they moved the snowman.
Cindy--So glad you enjoyed the review of my hometown!
Tom--Yes. The St. Clair Broiler is still located on the corner of Snelling and St Clair by Macalester College.
Gary--Thanks for stopping and reading about North St. Paul! :)
Chris--Thanks for the heads up on the relo packet. Somehow the links were mixed up but they are correct now. :)
David--Fall is my favorite season...would have to come and visit if I lived somewhere with year-round summer!
Carole--I am working on a few more that I have seen...just haven't had time to post! :)
AZ--Not as bad as the media would lead you to believe....we do get a few bone chilling temps in Jan/Feb in the several degrees below zero range maybe 5-10 times a season but last week we were in the 80s. Now in Northern MN there are many more very cold days...those are the ones making national news all the time.
Carol--I would be smiling just living in Hawaii...but the snowman does make everyone smile doesn't he?
Jennifer--Thanks!! It is great place to write about too!
Donna--The snowman is pretty iconic around here! Thanks!
Bob--It is a pretty wonderful place to live...many great communities in MN.
Bill--Great idea! It really promotes your area if you decide to have a public blog that can be viewed by everyone rather than just AR members! Thanks for the comments!
Lane--He is there year-round so you don't have to visit when it is cold...Just head east of the cities toward Stillwater! :)
Kevin&Monica--Thanks...North St Paul is an awesome community to write about!
Russel--I guess it is hard to "sculpt" using rebar and stucco....they are pretty funny looking appendages! :)
Christine--He was moved in two pieces. His head sat smiling near the base for several months on the side of the road till the crane and crew arrived to re-attach. The "headless" snowman was the talk of the town during this project.
I was born in Minneapolis, and still go back to visit every so often. I also have family in North St. Paul and it is beautiful. great post!