St. Paul OKs 2 a.m. service, unveils World Juniors fest
St. Paul approved temporary ordinance changes allowing bars and restaurants with liquor licenses to apply for 2 a.m. service and noise variances during the Dec. 26-Jan. 5 World Junior Hockey Championship, while launching the free Bold North Breakaway fan festival around Rice Park and Grand Casino Arena. The 10-day downtown festival adds ice bumper cars, 'glice' skating, street hockey, kids' zones, 40 indoor vendors and New Year's Eve fireworks as the 29-game tournament is split between St. Paul and the University of Minnesota's 3M Arena at Mariucci.
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- St. Paul City Council passed temporary ordinance amendments for 2 a.m. service permits and noise variances during Dec. 26–Jan. 5
- Bold North Breakaway fan festival will activate Rice Park and nearby streets with mostly free activities; $5 bumper cars on ice
- World Juniors will feature 29 games between 10 national teams at Grand Casino Arena (St. Paul) and 3M Arena at Mariucci (Minneapolis)
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November 21, 2025