The Schmidt brewery building still stands because in Saint Paul we care about historic preservation. The Brewery’s roots trace back almost as far as the state’s. The 15-acre complex evolved over nearly a century of construction from 1855 to 1951. It was once the centerpiece for a thriving culture of German brewingfamilies who lived within […]
schmidt You can find faded signs on buildings most anywhere in the twin cities. This little building in over on State street . . I think . . on the West side of St. Paul. We used to make Schmidt beer in the brewery on West 7th street.
by G. Sax A meal out of the house. Two-for-one dinner at a favorite St. Paul haunt courtesy of the St. Paul Saints (economy tip: always check the back of your ticket stubs). I'm a tourist in my own town, so I thought I'd take the camera out and pretend to be T. Boardman. I […]
by Erik Hare Average home prices continue to fall, but it's hard to tell exactly what this means. Before the market settles out, a lot of very cheap houses will sell in order to be renovated. Is that what is going on? What we do know is that the City of Saint Paul is attempting […]