The Saloon Minneapolis is a

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located at 830

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(downtown Minneapolis). It is currently co-owned by John Moore and Jim Anderson. It is one of the oldest gay bars currently in operation in

Minneapolis Minneapolis () is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. Minneapolis has its origins ...

, founded in 1977. The Saloon is an important gay culture icon in the Twin Cities that is regularly featured in the popular press and oral histories. Local CBS affiliate WCCO rated it as one of the best gay bars in the Twin Cities. The Saloon is also a performance venue.

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performed at the venue in 2018.

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performed at the bar to kick-off the 2018

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festival.

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External links

Club info : Saloon Minneapolis

The Saloon
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Throwback Thursday: Check out these ads for The Saloon from the early 1980s
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Saloon Minneapolis LGBT culture in Minnesota Buildings and structures in Minneapolis LGBT drinking establishments in the United States