First & First · Minneapolis and St. Paul
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First & First preserves cultural heritage while embracing the future so we can see where we are going as well as where we have been.
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Event venue
The former James J. Hill Reference Library on Rice Park, open again as an event venue.
80 West 4th Street, St. Paul
- Opened as a library in 1921
- Reopened in May 2026 after a full renovation
- A great hall lined with the original book stacks
- Ceremonies up to 150 guests, receptions up to 225
WeddingsGalasCompany events
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Wedding footage: dir. Andrew Hunt, DP Sara Deane. Morgan Library photo: Mike Peel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Lucky Shots
Pickleball club and event space
Indoor pickleball in Northeast Minneapolis, with rooms built for company events and private parties.
3300 5th Street NE, Minneapolis
- The Luxe: a private wing with courts 13 to 18
- The Lounge, under a ceiling of chandeliers
- Company outings, team events and private parties
- Food and drinks on site
Company eventsTeam outingsPrivate parties
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Prior Works
Creative office, flex and warehouse space
A restored brick and timber factory between Minneapolis and St. Paul, home to makers, studios and offices.
755 Prior Avenue North, St. Paul
- Suites from about 800 to 50,000 square feet
- About 421 parking spaces
- Dock doors and a freight elevator
- Home to Can Can Wonderland and BlackStack Brewing
OfficeStudioWarehouseRetail
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College Possible, a Prior Works tenant.
The Woman's Club
Historic clubhouse and event space
A 1928 clubhouse on Loring Park with a theater, a ballroom and a rooftop that looks at the downtown skyline.
410 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis
- A full theater on the first floor
- Ballroom, lounge, dining room and loggia
- A rooftop over Loring Park
- First & First's newest building, bought in 2026
WeddingsPerformancesPrivate partiesCompany events
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Archival photos: Hennepin County Library; Library of Congress.
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About First & First
First & First is committed to reimagining historically significant sites within the Minneapolis and St. Paul urban landscape. We transform these neglected spaces into inspired places that facilitate creative and cultural experiences.
Each First & First site ultimately becomes a place where creativity and productivity embrace each other whilst enabling dreams to become reality.
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