Showcasing style in North St. Paul!

One thing is certain about North St. Paul, and that is one can always count on a classic event. The month of July is no exception as Bakken Wood Hair Studio present "The Classic Fashion & Hair Show." Retail and antique stores of North St. Paul will showcase "classic looks" down the catwalk from their unique fashion collections. And the best part is it's all local!

The event will take place during the History Cruzers Car Show on July 27 and The Holy Rocka Rollaz performance down 7th Avenue at 6:30PM. You won't want to be fashionably late to this event!

Take me out to the ball game...

Step back in time with North St. Paul as the the City goes head to head against Minnesota's premier vintage baseball team the Quicksteps, in an 1860s-inspired "American game of ball."

Join us in celebrating the 125th anniversary of North St. Paul with a fun-filled, action-packed old time baseball game played by 1860's rules.  The game is FREE and open to the public.  Tell your friends and family - you don't want to miss this event! Come early for a community photo at 6PM!

Game starts at 7PM on Kuenkel Field.

Local vendors include Darn Good Foods and St. Mark's Cookies.

See you there!

I scream, You scream...

Ice Cream Social & Dedication of Rotary Park

The City and the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Rotary Club together have been actively involved in enhancing the Gateway Trail's use.  On July 14, the newly-built trailhead in North St. Paul will get a new name - Rotary Park.  Its dedication is to recognize the partnership and commitment of the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Rotary Club who helped make the construction of the trailhead possible and plan to build a park shelter and permanent restroom facility.  Rotary Park will serve community members and users of the trail as an area of recreation, connection and rest.  It is also an ideal location for activities, events and community gatherings.  Presently there are 32 parking spaces, a picnic area, drinking fountain, temporary restroom facilities, interpretive signage and plans to install bike racks.  The trailhead, soon to be known as Rotary Park, will serve a number of people and will add to North St. Paul's park system as well as better connect users to the downtown core.

Join the excitement at the Ice Cream Social and Dedication and enjoy a complimentary sweet and chilly treat!


When & Where: SAT July 14, Noon-2PM @ the Gateway Trailhead (off of North St. Paul Drive and 2nd Street near the wind turbine)


Please check out the calendar for other events taking place throughout the summer months!

Explore North St. Paul

This year is all about celebrating everything North St. Paul - from its history to its people. If you're native to North St. Paul or visiting our charming city, the North St. Paul Geocaching History Tour is a fun and engaging way to learn more about the City's founding and famous landmarks. A GPS-guided tour takes you through the community on a scavenger hunt that is fun for the entire family!


Materials may be picked up and returned at the Community Center and the cost is free. Get out and enjoy!


North St. Paul Community Center: 2290 N. 1st Street, North St. Paul MN 55109
Phone: 651-747-2411

Smile! You're in North St. Paul!

Besides being the only snowman of its kind, our frosty friend has lots to smile about. What is it that makes you smile about North St. Paul?

North St. Paul revisits the 1960s!

Classic cars, classic tunes, and a classic event!

Family Friendly Fridays are back! The History Cruzers are polishing their chrome and revving their engines in preparation for the annual History Cruzer’s Car Show! This year’s event is anticipated to be the biggest one yet, as North St. Paul joins in on the fun as we celebrate the City's 125th birthday. The History Cruzer’s Car Show has been a celebrated success with its first 25 cars showcased in 1996 (1993 –96 at Mac’s Dinette) and has grown to more than 1,500 cars per week! Beginning June 1 and lasting through the summer months, downtown North St. Paul will be all wheels!

Event dates: Fridays from June 1 – September 14 from 6-10PM.

To learn more or to find out how to get involved visit: http://www.historycruzer.com/

Welcome Back North St. Paul Farmers' Market!

The North St. Paul Farmers' Market will be returning this summer and will be open during the car show. Come enjoy locally grown produce and more! The market is open Fridays starting at 2PM from June 1 - September 14 located at the former City Hall Lot—2526 7th Avenue.

See you there!

A New Beginning...

North St. Paul is not your typical "small town." The rich history of North St. Paul dates back to 1887, when Visionary, Captain Henry Castle, embarked on an extraordinary endeavor and envisioned a thriving and prosperous community outside of the cities. In keeping with tradition, and the mission here at City Hall, we feel it is important to recognize those events and individuals that are the life and breath of this remarkable City.

Celebrate North St. Paul is more than a blog. It is a celebration and manifestation of the customs and creativity that have been born over the years of the collective efforts of community members and public servants alike; they are what make North St. Paul so special and unique. Our hope is that this blog will serve as an outlet to keep our readers and residents engaged and interested in the happenings of our Community as we celebrate 125 successful years, along with many more to come. We believe it will help make the people we serve feel a bit more connected to everything there is to love about North St. Paul.

We are excited about the history of North St. Paul, the extraordinary people who have helped shape it, and the future memories that have yet to be created. We can only hope that the future will be as bright and fruitful as has been the past. We think it will be.

Welcome!

Look for our new banners in North St. Paul's Downtown District!