Corner Bar (St. Michael, Minnesota)
Corner Bar, also known as The Corner, is a bar in St. Michael, Minnesota, in the United States. It was established in 1897, and is currently owned by the Braun family, who has owned the property since 1993.
| Corner Bar | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1897 |
| Closed | January 19, 2020 |
| Street address | 10 Main Street South |
| City | St. Michael |
| County | Wright |
| State | Minnesota |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 55376 |
| Country | United States |
| Reservations | No |
Description and history
Corner Bar, established in 1897, is located at the corner of 10 Main Street South and the end of Minnesota State Highway 241 in St. Michael, Minnesota.[1] The Braun Family purchased the property in 1993, and has maintained it since.[2] On July 23, 2011, local resident Alexander Tuomisto was involved in a "one punch homicide" at the location, where he claimed self-defense by punching a disgruntled customer in the jaw. The aforementioned customer became unconscious and died at the scene.[3] On January 19th, 2020 it closed its doors after the property was sold to improve the intersection it is located on.
In April 2014, the family put the bar up for sale, where the owners claimed that it generated approximately $30 thousand in sales and $800 in pull tabs purchases every month.[2]
References
- "Corner Bar in St. Michael". twincitiesfun.com. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- Schoemer, Mike (April 2, 2014). "Craiglist: St. Michael Corner Bar on Selling Block". North Wright County Today. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- Pratt, Gregory (July 27, 2011). "One-punch homicide". City Pages. Retrieved September 16, 2016.