Conventions

RNC protest group files lawsuit against St. Paul

Another group, Members of the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign, has filed a lawsuit against the city of St. Paul over plans to protest the Republican National Convention. (06/18/2008)

Proposal to extend bar hours for RNC may come with a catch

The St. Paul City Council will hold a public hearing today on a proposal allowing bars to stay open until 4 a.m. during the Republican National Convention. (06/18/2008)

Local planners for Republican convention say money goal met

The local host committee for the Republican National Convention says it has hit its fundraising mark so far and now has more than $31 million in the door. (06/14/2008)

RNC protesters go back to court over march route

A coalition planning a massive march on the Republican National Convention in St. Paul is challenging the city's chosen route in federal court. (06/10/2008)

Protest groups urge police to grant protest permit

An organization representing the poor is calling on the St. Paul Police Department to approve it's permit to march during the Republican National Convention in September. (05/25/2008)

Host committee for RNC disappointed with lack of state help

The local host committee for the Republican National Convention says it's disappointed the state didn't follow through on promised financial help. (05/23/2008)

RNC protesters consider court action

Anti-war protesters say they may go to court to try to get the parade route they want during the Republican National Convention in September. (05/22/2008)

RNC protesters to appeal city parade permit

Protesters planning to march on the first day of the Republican National Convention plan to push the city of St. Paul for a permit more to their liking. They say the city's route is logistically impossible. (05/16/2008)

St. Paul and RNC protesters avoid hearing

Attorneys for Republican National Convention protesters and the City of St. Paul have averted a federal court hearing scheduled for today. The two sides were able to resolve other issues for the court late Thursday. (05/16/2008)

Free bike use to be offered during GOP convention

People worried about getting around the Twin Cities during the Republican National Convention may have an answer - free bike use. (05/08/2008)

RNC -- good for some businesses, but not all

As the Republican National Convention draws near, many Twin Cities business are sizing up how much of a sales kick they may get out of the convention this September. But being close to the convention is no guarantee of a boost in sales. (05/07/2008)

Bill to extend last call for RNC to hit House floor

A Minnesota House committee yesterday approved a proposal to allow Twin Cities bars to stay open until 4 a.m. Cities would be able to decide where to allow the later bar hours, if at all. (04/09/2008)

RNC reserves 16,000 metro hotel rooms

Officials with the Republican National Convention have blocked off more than 16,000 rooms in 101 hotels across the Twin Cities. (04/08/2008)

St. Paul city council votes to oppose 4 a.m. bar closing time

The St. Paul City Council today opposed a bill that would allow bars to stay open until 4 a.m. during the Republican National Convention. (04/02/2008)

Local organizers plot civics show around GOP convention

A producer with the Olympics, Super Bowl and Major League Baseball exhibits to his credit is turning his attention to a large-scale civics lesson during this summer's Republican National Convention. (04/01/2008)

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