[1] It is co-owned by John Moore and Jim "Andy" Anderson.
[2][3] It is one of the oldest gay bars currently in operation in Minneapolis, founded in 1977.
[4][5] The Saloon is an important gay culture icon in the Twin Cities that is regularly featured in the popular press and oral histories.
[6][7] Local CBS affiliate WCCO rated it as one of the best gay bars in the Twin Cities.
[9] Todrick Hall performed at the bar to kick-off the 2018 Twin Cities Pride festival.