Late-night investment paying off for some bars
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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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