The Way was a community center on the North Side of Minneapolis created in response to the first riots in August of 1966. (The second wave of riots occurred in July 1967 – click here for info). A book called … Continue reading →

The West St. Paul Armory (there was also a St. Paul Armory) was at 1346 South Robert Street at Emerson. The earliest mention of the West St. Paul Armory found in the Minneapolis papers was in 1959, where the uses … Continue reading →

The West Twins Lounge was located on South Robert Street in St. Paul. Sonny Zarich played at the piano bar.

St. Paul 1965:  Keith Zeller and the Starliners  

These are some of the entertainment spots located at 435 St. Peter Street in Downtown St. Paul.  Thanks to Steve Brunsberg for helping me figure this out! Located at this address at various times were: Chez Rene George Willkom’s Whiskey … Continue reading →