“Did you know the city of Saint Paul used to be called ‘Pig’s Eye’?”

It’s a favorite “fun fact” repeated by local know-it-alls, (note: as “know-it-alls” ourselves, we use that term with respect), confirmed by every book written to date on the history of Saint Paul. It’s a great story. There’s just one problem with it: most of it is not true.

Join us as we learn the TRUE story of “Pig’s Eye” Parrant and the naming of Saint Paul.

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