A Downtown Dive Bar

There are more changes coming to the former Harvey's in downtown Minneapolis. The owners recently changed the bar's name to the Ugly Mug, and they're adding another club upstairs. The unused second level is being turned into the water-themed Dive Bar, which will be a sister club to the original in Maplewood. (That Dive Bar was originally T-Birds, for those taking notes.) Ugly Mug co-owner Bob Carlson said bar-goers can expect many of the same aesthetic touches from the Maplewood Dive Bar, including that cool water-encased bar top. He's hoping to have the second level open by the end of the month, pending city permits. Carlson, who also owns the Majors chain and part of Bootleggers, recently helped open a second Bootleggers in Milwaukee. (The Ugly Mug/Dive Bar, 106 N. 3rd St., Mpls. 612-343-5930.)