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Meet Minneapolis Media Room
Logistical Resources
Use these great resources in planning your coverage of Minneapolis Saint Paul during the Republican National Convention Sept. 1-4, 2008.
Media Resource Room
Beginning August 29 through September 4, media resource room will be located at the Saint Paul RiverCentre -- adjacent to the Xcel Energy Center. The center will be staffed daily from 6 a.m. to midnight and a 24-hour media hotline will be available.
Production Permits
City of Minneapolis
Filming in any public area within the city of Minneapolis requires an obstruction permit from the City. Filming requests should be made to the City media line at 612.673.3763. Filming requests for city parks, lakes, the Walker Sculpture Garden and the Mississippi Riverfront should be directed to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board at 612.230.6400.
Satellite Parking
City of Minneapolis
Any satellite truck not parked in a legal parking space requires an obstruction permit from the City. Parking requests should be made to the City media line at 612.673.3763. Parking requests for city parks, lakes, the Walker Sculpture Garden and Mississippi Riverfront should be directed to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board at 612.230.6400.
Traffic Assistance
City of Minneapolis
Information on street closures and traffic alert updates can be found on the City of Minneapolis website.
Press Risers/Barricades/Portajohns
City of Minneapolis
Risers, barricades, and portable toilets placed in a public area require an obstruction permit from the City. Requests should be made to the City media line at 612.673.3763. Riser, barricades, and portable toilet requests for city parks, lakes, the Walker Sculpture Garden and Mississippi Riverfront should be directed to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board at 612.230.6400.
Minneapolis Convention Center
The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) provides pleasing and innovative solutions for a variety of conferences, trade shows and events. The MCC has nearly 480,000 square feet of trade show space, 87 column-free conference meeting rooms, a 28,000-square-foot ballroom, and an auditorium with superb production and flexible technology options, the facility can handle any event from a small meeting to a large convention or trade show.
Minnesota Film Board
Minnesota Film Board has the resources and experience to those looking for a location, planning a scout, crewing up for a commercial or shopping for incentives.
Minneapolis 311 Service
Minneapolis 311 is part of an ongoing effort to make the City more accessible to residents and visitors. Includes information on jobs, city meetings and events, property information, police/voting precinct finder, utilities and permits. Minneapolis 311 also allows users to file complaints such as crime, traffic sign issues, street lights, graffiti, cable, health and housing violations.
Resources
Also available to the public, but of primary interest to journalists, are a wealth of online resources available at www.mnhs.org/rnc. Topics include photos and information about Twin Cities-area historic sites, a media room, a list of all of the state's governors, historical photos and library resources, and detailed information about the 1892 RNC in Minneapolis. Check back often for Collections Up Close podcasts and blogs on items in the Society's collections that relate to Minnesota's political past.
Turn to the Minnesota Historical Society Press for additional resources, including Minnesota History Magazine and an extensive catalogue of books relating to Minnesota history and contemporary life in Minnesota.
Hours
The History Center and James J. Hill House will be closed during the convention, Sept. 1-4. The Alexander Ramsey House will be closed Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. During this time, the public is encouraged to visit other metro-area historic sites, including Mill City Museum, Historic Fort Snelling and the Minnesota State Capitol.
Contacts
Media relation's staff will be available during regular business hours and on call as needed to field requests and answer questions. For general information, call 651.259.3000 or visit www.mnhs.org.
Media Contacts
Jessica Kohen, 651.259.3148
Marjorie Nugent, 651.259.3145
Other Minneapolis / Saint Paul Area Press Rooms
City of Minneapolis
Information about government, business, residence, utilities, transportation. Also information for visitors about annual events, art & museums, landmarks & tours, music & theater, recreation, sports, how to get around and where to stay.
Media Contact: Matthew Laible, 612.673.2786
City of Saint Paul
Information on the city, officials and municipal services, as well as permits, satellite truck parking, press risers, barricades, portajohns and traffic assistance.
Media Contact: Erin Dady, 651.266.8878
Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Authority
Includes information on events, services, conventions, tour planners, transportation, suggested dining, suggested itineraries and maps.
Media Contact: Adam Johnson, 651.265.4904
City of Bloomington
Source of extensive demographic and economic information about Bloomington. Site includes a searchable database. It also includes information about city amenities, leadership and statutes, hearth and community, bulletins and events, parks and leisure, health and safety and traffic.
Media request contact: (coming soon)
