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Architecture, Capitol Heights, Dayton's Bluff, East Side, Hospitals, Saint Paul Port Authority, West End

Lost Landmarks Near the Capitol and East Side

May 4, 2023 25.25 miles Macalester-Groveland, West End, Downtown, Capitol Heights, Dayton’s Bluff, East Side Plentiful signs of spring this fine May day, starting on […]

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A couple of the gentle curves that enhance the enjoyment of riding the Piram Trail.
Bike Trails, Churches, Parks, Parks and Recreation Department, Saint Paul Port Authority, West Side

More On the Robert Piram Trail Story

West End, West Side24 MilesOctober 7, 2021 In the post Taking A New Path, I raved about the new Robert Piram Bike Trail. It’s a […]

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The second, southernmost boardwalk on the Robert Piram Trail. The first boardwalk is visible if you click the picture and look closely.
Bike Trails, Flooding, Industrial Park, Railroads, Saint Paul Port Authority, West Side

Taking a New Path

West End, Downtown, West Side 24.6 Miles September 1, 2021 When it comes to bike rides for the blog, (which I call “Official” rides) regular […]

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There’s an awesome view of Downtown Saint Paul, and behind it, Minneapolis, from Londin Lane.
Apartments, Community Gardens, Flooding, Gardens, Highwood, Saint Paul Port Authority, Works Progress Administration

Hightailing It to Highwood

August 13, 2019 25.4 Miles West Seventh (West End), Downtown, Dayton’s Bluff, Highwood I had a simple plan for this ride. Bike the 11 miles-plus […]

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This abandoned factory in the North End will become Saint Paul's newest school.
Brownfield, North End, Parks, Saint Paul Fire Department, Saint Paul Port Authority

Replacing Factories On the North End

June 12, 2016     Midway, Frogtown (Rondo), North End, Como Park    17.5 Miles There is a lot (an undeveloped property, not a large number of things) […]

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These boxes on 18 foot high shelves contain judicial records and manuscripts. The Records Center has been getting these boxes since the History Center storage reached capacity.
business, Como Park neighborhood, East Side, Garages, House of Worship, Houses, North End, Payne-Phalen, Railroads, Saint Paul Port Authority, Street Names

Combing through Minnesota’s Attic

25.6 miles (11.86 miles to MnHS; 13.74 miles home) Macalester-Groveland, Summit-University, Frogtown, North End, Payne-Phalen After months of conversation, coordination, and anticipation I was finally […]

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Animals, Breweries, Brownfield, Industrial Park, Parks, Parks and Recreation Department, Private Streets, Redevelopment, Saint Paul Police Department, Saint Paul Port Authority, Schools, Street Names, Works Progress Administration, Yard Art

Schools, Pools, Beer and Deer

Macalester-Groveland, Highland Park, West End Saturday, September 6, 2014    11.9 miles: Students in Saint Paul went back to school this week, making the visit one […]

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