Lees Liquor Lounge Socks
Description: Lee Triemert opened Lee's Liquor Lounge in Minneapolis in the late '50s, and ran it with his wife until he passed away in '76. Lou Sirian bought the bar in '77, but continued to call it Lee's, because Lou is the kind of guy who likes to keep things the way they are. That model seemed to work for Lou, as Lee's remained a mainstay of the city’s historically working-class North Loop neighborhood for decades. Housed in a 125-year-old former warehouse, Lee's was the go-to watering hole for blue collar employees for generations, but as the factories left, so did many of the customers. Lou brought in live music in the mid '80s, and this is when Lee's got its second wind as a music venue, with sort of a honky tonk dive bar vibe.
Description: After 62 years of business, Lee’s Liquor Lounge is shutting down. Once a small corner bar, Lee’s has evolved over the years and become a popular hangout spot for music fans of all kinds — as well as, in recent years, Twins fans attending games at nearby Target Field. On any given day Lee’s Liquor Lounge is filled with people listening to music, dancing, and supporting the venue.
Description: Fuji Ya has closed after 61 years of serving Japanese cuisine and sushi in the Twin Cities. The Lake Street location was damaged during the Minneapolis unrest and did not reopen. Now, a bank-owned sign is parked in the parking lot.During the Minneapolis riots, the building sustained damage with smashed windows and graffiti. On May 7, the restaurant’s Facebook page announced a temporary closure. By May 30, the website message changed to a farewell message announcing the closure.
