Did Minnesota legislator 'Jolly Joe' Rolette's antics save St. Paul's status as state capital?

Joseph Rolette is often recognized as the man who kept St. Paul from losing its status as the state capital in 1857, but his actions likely had little effect on the matter. He was memorable, though.

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