Conventions

Bar owners ask St. Paul to repeal $2,500 license fee

The city is charging $2,500 for bars that want to stay open until 4 a.m. during the Republican Convention. Bar owners say that's too expensive. (08/13/2008)

Companies spend millions to fund conventions

Corporations and trade organizations will spend tens of millions of dollars to get their messages heard during the Republican National Convention here and at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (08/13/2008)

St. Paul warns of traffic delays during RNC

Several blocks surrounding the Xcel Energy Center will be closed to cars and bikes during the week of the Republican National Convention. (08/11/2008)

Protesters sue to get closer to GOP convention

The newly filed lawsuit claims that St. Paul city and police officials are restricting free speech rights by confining demonstrators to a designated assembly area. (08/11/2008)

Hennepin County courts ready for a busy Labor Day

Hennepin County courts will work overtime during the week of the Republican National Convention, which begins Labor Day, Sept. 1. (08/11/2008)

Hamm's Plaza demonstration permits revoked for RNC

Protesters who secured permits several months ago to gather at a downtown plaza during the Republican National Convention will have to find a new location. (08/08/2008)

RNC organizers boast locally supported event

Three and a half weeks before the opening of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, the convention hall is starting to take political shape inside the Xcel Energy Center. (08/07/2008)

St. Paul police say 3,500 officers will be ready for RNC

St. Paul police say they will have enough officers to provide security during the Republican National Convention in early September. (08/05/2008)

Convention visitors can visit political memory lane

Next month's Republican National Convention will be focused on the future. But convention-goers might also find time to explore the Twin Cities' political past. (08/02/2008)

Bloggers will be in full force at Republican National Convention

In 2004, only a dozen bloggers were at the Republican National Convention. At this year's convention in September, organizers are expecting about 200. (07/30/2008)

St. Paul music school plans street presence

Busking is frowned upon in some cities, but the city of St. Paul is encouraging musicians to play for tips on downtown sidewalks during the Republican National Convention. (07/30/2008)

Anti-war activists plan protest on last day of RNC

Organizers are planning a second anti-war protest during the Republican Convention, and they say this one could include civil disobedience. (07/23/2008)

RNC draws support from law enforcement across state

Republican National Convention security organizers say nearly eighty agencies and jurisdictions will contribute 3,000 or more officers to police the event. (07/23/2008)

RNC construction begins inside Xcel Energy Center

Construction began Monday inside the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul to get it ready for the Republican National Convention. (07/21/2008)

Twin Cities hospitals ready for RNC throngs

St. Paul's five downtown hospitals are getting ready to deal with the Republican National Convention this September and the thousands of visitors it's expected to bring to the city. (07/21/2008)

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