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What Saint Paul is All About (released on 07/02/2001) (archived on 02/15/2002)
Back in 1883, Mark Twain said, ?Saint Paul is a wonderful city. It is put together in solid blocks of honest bricks and stone and has the air of intending to stay.? With its down-to-earth ways and cultural sophistication, ethnic diversity, historic traditions ...
SAINT PAUL CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BEGINS OUTREACH TO CITY'S GAY COMMUNITY (released on 11/04/2002) (archived on 04/11/2003)
     SAINT PAUL - Staff members of the Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau have begun to work with key organizations to develop better ways to market to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
     ...
SAINT PAUL FUN PASS CONTINUES TO WELCOME GUESTS WITH BARGAIN DEALS (released on 07/23/2003) (archived on 03/18/2005)
SAINT PAUL - The latest edition of the Saint Paul Fun Pass, which offers savings to visitors at major Twin Cities' hotels, attractions and restaurants, is now available through the Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The 2003-2004 ...
BIRDING BOAT OFFERS EDUCATION, FUN AND A CHANCE TO ENJOY THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI (released on 07/28/2003) (archived on 03/18/2005)

  SAINT PAUL - Saint Paul has the perfect opportunity to get in touch with nature this summer and fall to learn about the variety of birdlife that lives along the Mississippi River.
  The Mississippi National River ...

MISSISSIPPI RIVER VISITOR CENTER CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING THROUGH FUN, EDUCATION FOR ALL (released on 08/01/2003) (archived on 03/18/2005)

  SAINT PAUL - Excitement will be flowing August 9-10, as the Mississippi River Visitor Center holds its Grand Opening celebration. Painting, singing, reading and laughing will be a part of the experience for this family ...

Saint Paul 2004-05 Group Tour Planner Now Available (released on 11/11/2003) (archived on 03/18/2005)

(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau has recently published its 2004-2005 Travel Professionals Guide. This 60-page booklet provides professional travel planners with all the information they need to plan tours for the Saint ...

SAINT PAUL WINTER CARNIVAL ICE PALACE OPENS JANUARY 22nd (released on 11/26/2003) (archived on 03/18/2005)
Ice Sculptures Celebrate NHL All-Star Game and Grand Excursion 2004

SAINT PAUL ?
The ice palace under construction for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival is on schedule and will open with great fanfare on Thursday, January 22, 2004. This traditional ...
Saint Paul Introduces New Meeting Venues (released on 12/15/2003) (archived on 03/18/2005)

Meeting on the River More Popular than ever During Grand Excursion Year

(Saint Paul, MN) Saint Paul has always been proud of its Mississippi River heritage, but during a year in which the ...

2004 NHL ALL-STAR WEEKEND BY THE NUMBERS (released on 01/14/2004) (archived on 05/02/2006)
NEW YORK (Jan. 13, 2004) - Numbers do not often tell the whole story, but when it comes to the 2004 NHL All-Star Weekend in the Twin Cities, some worthy facts and figures reveal a grand-scale event. Check out the numbers below to learn what it takes ...
Saint Paul Grand 2004 Excursion Plans Under Way (released on 12/12/2003) (archived on 03/18/2005)

Grand Flotilla Spectacle Set for July 3-5, 2004

(Saint Paul, MN) A major event taking place throughout the upper Midwest this summer is Grand Excursion 2004, a celebration of the upper Mississippi ...

Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau and RiverCentre Authority Approve Merger (released on 01/30/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)

(Saint Paul, MN) The governing boards of the RiverCentre Authority and the Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) this week passed identical resolutions beginning the process to merge the two organizations. Both votes were unanimous.
"We ...

Saint Paul Caps off Final Tribute to Charles Schultz with "Doghouse Days of Summer" Statues (released on 02/18/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)
(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau announced that the city will pay tribute to native son, Charles M. Schultz with a fifth and final year of Peanuts statues that will be displayed throughout the city this summer.
The design ...
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2004 TOUR (released on 03/12/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)

BOSTON, MA, March 8, 2004-ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, PBS's top-rated primetime series, has announced its summer 2004 Tour Destinations: St. Paul, Minnesota; Omaha, Nebraska; Memphis, Tennessee; Reno, Nevada, and Portland, Oregon.
Underwritten by Ameriquest ...

Saint Paul Celebrates Spring, Summer and Fall With Festivals for One and All (released on 03/11/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)

(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau is gearing up for its busy festival season and this year has an array of offerings to suit every taste and demographic. The city shrugs off winter and ...

Saint Paul Celebrates National Tourism Week With Industry Familiarization Tours and Hostings (released on 05/08/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)
(May 8, 2004, Saint Paul, Minnesota) National Tourism Week is May 8-16, and the Saint Paul Convention ...
Saint Paul Announces Grand Excursion 2004 Plans (released on 06/16/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)
(Saint Paul, MN) - The final countdown is on to Grand Excursion 2004 and the city of Saint Paul is ready to welcome the throngs of visitors expected to descend on the area to greet the Grand Flotilla and steam locomotive train when it reaches its final ...
Saint Paul Expected to Draw 75,000 to Capitol Mall For Luis Palau Evangelical Festival August 7-8 (released on 07/26/2004) (archived on 03/18/2005)

(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) expects big crowds to come to town for the Luis Palau Evangelical Festival, a Christian ...

Saint Paul CVB Hosts "Party in the Park" For Meeting Planners During ASAE Convention (released on 07/19/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)

(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will host a "Party in the Park" for meeting planners and association executives ...

Saint Paul Hosts Inaugural Saint Paul Inline Skating Marathon Along Mississippi Riverfront on Saturday, August 21 (released on ) (archived on 05/01/2006)

(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will welcome visitors to the inaugural Saint Paul Inline Marathon on ...

Saint Paul's "Party in the Park" Draws Rave Reviews During Twin Cities' ASAE Convention (released on 08/16/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)
(Saint Paul, MN) Saint Paul proved it's not the shy, sleepy twin Sunday night as it shook up the ASAE crowd ...
Saint Paul, Minnesota Hosts World Cup Hockey Events September 2-10, 2004 (released on 08/25/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)
(Saint Paul, MN) World Cup of Hockey is coming to Saint Paul September 2-10. Xcel ...
Saint Paul Delights Holiday Visitors With a Winter Wonderland of Activities (released on 09/28/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)
(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau is planning to dazzle visitors this winter with an array of festivals and events that fit ...
Karolyn Kirchgesler named as new Chief Executive of Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau (released on 10/13/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)

Saint Paul, MN - The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Mayor Randy Kelly today announced the appointment of Karolyn Kirchgesler ...

Skate into Great Rates at Saint Paul Hotels for Holidays Outdoor Skating Rink Opens December 4 - February 22 (released on 11/24/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)
(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau plans to dazzle visitors this winter with an outdoor ice skating arena, similar to the Rockefeller Plaza rink which has thrilled winter visitors for decades. To entice guests to stay longer ...
Saint Paul Summer/Fall Itineraries Rich with Festivals and Events (released on 12/07/2004) (archived on 09/15/2006)

2005 Features State Capitol Centennial Celebrations
(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to ...

Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau Earns Top Destination Award for 2004 (released on 01/03/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)
(Saint Paul, MN) - The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has been recognized as a top destination by Facilities & Destinations Magazine, a ...
Saint Paul Features State Capitol Centennial Celebrations and Two New Riverfront Festivals in 2005 (released on 01/18/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)
(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce a terrific lineup of itinerary ideas to tie in with special events ...
Saint Paul 2005 Festival Lineup Bigger and Better than Ever Rib Fest and American Indian Summer Festivals Added at Harriet Island (released on 02/28/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)

(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau is gearing up for its busy festival season and this year has an array of offerings ...

State High School Tournaments Bring Dollars to Saint Paul (released on 02/28/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)
(SAINT PAUL, MN) If last year is any indication, the Minnesota State High School League tournaments underway in Saint Paul bring important ...
Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau Holds 76th Annual Meeting (released on 02/23/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)

(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau held its 2005 Annual Meeting yesterday at the University Club Downtown Clubhouse ...

Saint Paul Hosts National Junior Weightlifting Championships at Radisson City Center April 1-3, 2005 (released on 03/16/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)
(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Minnesota Local Weightlifting Committee will host the 2005 National Junior Weightlifting ...
Saint Paul Itineraries Guide Now Available (released on 04/15/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)
(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau has recently published its first Saint Paul Itineraries Guide, a 12-page booklet providing ...
Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau Creates New Sales Position: Johnny Surprise Appointed as New Director of Sports Marketing (released on 04/18/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)
(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the creation of a new sales and marketing position and has appointed Johnny ...
Saint Paul Celebrates State Capitol Centennial Centennial Rose Garden Unveiled June 23, 2005 Concert and Ice Cream Social Mark July 4th (released on 05/31/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)
(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce a terrific lineup of events this summer to coincide with the ...
Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau Welcomes International Puppet Festival July 24-30: Public Puppet Fest Set for Saturday, July 23 from 1-5 pm (released on 06/20/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)
(Saint Paul, MN) Saint Paul will bring sticks, strings and socks to life this summer as the Saint Paul Convention ...
Saint Paul Introduces Passport to Fun this Summer City Lures Tourists to Town with Valuable Prizes for Visiting Attractions (released on 07/07/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)

(Saint Paul, MN) Tourists have an added incentive to visit Saint Paul this summer, as the ...

Saint Paul Hosts 2nd Annual Saint Paul Inline Skating Marathon Along Mississippi Riverfront on Sunday, August 21st (released on 08/05/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)
(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will welcome visitors to the second Saint Paul Inline Marathon on Sunday, August 21 ...
Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau Offers Assistance to Groups Affected by Hurricane Katrina (released on 09/20/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)
(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is offering to help relocate groups who had planned meetings and conventions in the ...
A Winter Wonderland of Activities Awaits Visitors to Saint Paul Popular Outdoor Skating Rink Returns to Landmark Plaza (released on 09/19/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)
(Saint Paul, MN) The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau is planning to dazzle visitors this winter with an array of festivals and events that fit ...
Amazing BODY WORLDS Exhibit Comes to Saint Paul (released on 12/20/2005) (archived on 03/01/2007)

(Saint Paul, MNĀ­) This summer, visitors to the Science Museum of Minnesota will experience the human ...