Did you know May 8th, 2008 is Minnesota’s 150th Birthday (sesquicentennial for you Guffman fans)?  Well. the Minnesota History Center has put together an exhibit with 150 people/places/events that made Minnesota what it is today.

The Wilde Roast Cafe would like to congratulate Allan Spears for being picked for the 150 list.  Allan and his partner are frequently at the cafe in the mornings during the week.  In 1974 Allan became the first openly gay legislature in the nation, and is the chief author of MN 1993 GLBT Bill of Rights.