Saint Paul, Minnesota, is located in the east-central part of the state. The city is known for its many cultural attractions, including the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Walker Art Center, and the Guthrie Theater. Saint Paul is also home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, including 3M and Ecolab. The city has a population of approximately 300,000 people.
Saint Paul was founded in 1841 by a group of settlers led by John H. Stevens. The city was named after the French explorer Pierre-Charles Le Sueur, who explored the area in the 1600s. Saint Paul quickly became a center of trade and transportation due to its location on the Mississippi River.