BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) ― There will be plenty of time for partying in Bloomington during the Republican National Convention. Â Â The City Council there has voted to allow bars to stay open until 4 a.m. Â Â It's possible more bars in the southern Twin Cities suburb will take advantage of the expanded hours than in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Â Â The reason? Most bars in Bloomington will be able to stay open late without paying a fee. Â In Minneapolis and St. Paul, bars are being required to pay a $2,500 fee to stay open until 4 a.m. Some bar owners have said it's not worth it. Â Â The convention takes place September 1-4 in downtown...
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