Meet a local guide to hear the fascinating story of how prohibition in the 1920's and 30 propelled Minneapolis to form some of the most powerful mobs in the country. Learn how Mill City mob bosses like “Kid Cann” Blumenfeld and Irish godfather Tommy Banks controlled illegal booze, vice and gambling in Minneapolis for decades through murder, mayhem and manipulation. Find out why being a news editor, like Walter Liggett, was a deadly occupation. See where Public Enemy #1 John Dillinger lived, where the infamous Karpis/Barker gang committed their first of many bank robberies and where the city’s most successful madame ran her organization. Enjoy Lunch at the The Local featuring traditional Irish food!

Trip Mobility Level:

Level 1: Easy 

• Expectations: This tour requires light physical activity. Tour members should expect intermittent walking, with occasional slight inclines and stair climbs, including boarding the motor coach, boat/ferry, tram, etc. There will be some walking to general points of interest. Guests should be able to climb a set of stairs, walk up or down slight slopes and navigate some uneven terrain.
  Appropriate for: All participants including those with lower mobility and who are comfortable participating in at least three hours of activity per day.
  

Registration Deadline Sept 8, 2024 at 5pm