Fans flock to Oak Grill, Skyroom as 113-year Minneapolis tradition ends

As Macy's prepares to close its downtown Minneapolis location in March, its Oak Grill and Skyroom restaurants are shutting their doors today.

January 27, 2017 at 7:39PM
Diners enjoy the Skyroom on its last day.
Diners enjoy the Skyroom on its last day. (Colleen Kelly — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Micah Emmel-Duke is a University of Minnesota student on assignment for the Star Tribune.

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Micah Emmel-Duke is an occasional copy editor and freelance journalist for the Star Tribune. His work has also appeared in City Pages.

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