The Happy Gnome is one of 11 bars in St. Paul that got a license to stay open until 4:00 a.m. during the Republican Convention. Managers say they've had pretty good crowds during those two extra hours, but customers are almost entirely locals who have no connection to the RNC. (MPR photo/Tom Weber)
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The city of St. Paul hosts the 2008 Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center Sept. 1-4. The effects of the gathering are far-reaching and widespread.Republican National Convention
Late-night investment paying off for some bars
September 3, 2008
Twenty bars in Minneapolis and St. Paul paid a fee for the right to stay open until 4:00 a.m. during the Republican National Convention. That choice was something of a gamble.
On top of the fee, owners have to pay workers to stay longer and there's no guarantee of increased business.
Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Weber went out to a few Twin Cities establishments this morning, and talked with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer when he returned.
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