Minnesota county whose seat is St. Paul

RAMSEY

This county shares its name with a pioneering Minnesota politician born in 1812.

This clue asks for the name of a Minnesota county where the city of St. Paul serves as the county seat. The answer is "RAMSEY," which is straightforward since Ramsey County is well-known as the home of St. Paul, the state capital. There’s no wordplay here—just a direct reference to geography and local government. If you’re familiar with Minnesota, this one is easy to spot.