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Saint Paul (abbreviated St. Paul) is the capital of the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Ramsey County.[5] Situated on high bluffs overlooking a bend in the Mississippi River, Saint Paul is a regional business hub and the center of Minnesota's government.[6][7] The Minnesota State Capitol and the state government offices all sit on a hill close to the city's downtown district. One of the oldest cities in Minnesota, Saint Paul has several historic neighborhoods and landmarks, such as the Summit Avenue Neighborhood, the James J. Hill House, and the Cathedral of Saint Paul.[8][9] Like the nearby and larger city of Minneapolis, Saint Paul is known for its cold, snowy winters and humid summers.
According to the 2021 census estimates the population of the city was 307,193. This makes it the 67th largest city in the United States, 12th most populous in the Midwest and second in Minnesota. [10][11] The majority of the city is located east of the Mississippi River at its confluence to the Minnesota River. Minneapolis lies mostly to the west across the Mississippi River. They are collectively known as \"The Twin Cities\" and form the heart of Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan, which is the third most populous Midwest metro. [12]
The Legislative Assembly of the Minnesota Territory established the Town of St. Paul as its capital near existing Dakota Sioux settlements in November 1849. It remained a town until 1854. The Dakota name for where Saint Paul is situated is "Imnizaska" for the "white rock" bluffs along the river.[13] The city has two sports venues: Xcel Energy Center, home to the Minnesota Wild, and Allianz Field, home to Minnesota United.[14]