The single arch will be a scaled-down, 20-foot section of the original arches using the original material. "It's not what we started out trying to do, but it was a compromise," McDonald says.

In a city that’s seen so many newcomers, it's worth revisiting the sometimes-ridiculous history of our iconic arches.

Classic rock cover band Arch Allies will headline a fundraiser this month for the Yellow Ribbon Alliance of the Lower St. Croix Valley. “Field of Bands” will be held 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept ...