Minnesota State Capitol
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The Minnesota Historical Society is entrusted with sharing the stories of the Capitol. Designed by Cass Gilbert, who was known for his classical style and pioneering skyscrapers, the Capitol features the second-largest self-supporting marble dome in the world, works by important 19th- and 20th-century artists, and battle flags from the Civil and Spanish-American Wars. Home to Minnesota’s Governor,
07/11/2026
Weekend Walk: Peace Officers Memorial
Doubling back a little as we make our virtual circuit around the lower mall, we find the Peace Officers Memorial. Its purpose is to pay tribute to all peace officers, but especially those who have died in the line of duty.
Designed by Fred Richter and Mark Wentzell, the granite monolith in the center was first placed in the main concourse of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in 1977. In 1995 it was relocated and dedicated on the capitol mall and the surrounding features of the memorial were added. This includes a thin blue line with LED lights running the length of the memorial.
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75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MO
55155
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| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 3pm |
